![]() ![]() Ross’s search for an ascendant protégé gives the relatively green Meek the chance to benefit from the accoutrements of a major release, from top-shelf beats to A-list guests, an occasion he rises to by revealing a fully formed persona with just the right mix of magnetism and menace. He works the same magic on his debut, Dreams and Nightmares, a big-budget effort that’s partially an occasion for MMG’s Papa Bear, Rick Ross, to show how massive of a coming-out party he can throw. ……….The breakout star of the generally dreary Maybach Music Group bench, Meek Mill has shown a distinct talent for drawing blood from boilerplate material, a gift brightly displayed on “Tupac Back” and “Ima Boss,” two booming singles from last year’s Self Made, Vol. For now, all we can do is to continue to pray for times like this.ĪTTENTION: TO ALL FUTURE JOURNALISTS & MUSIC CRITICS!!!! THIS IS NOT TRUE UNBIASED UNCOMPROMISED JOURNALISM!!!! THIS IS WUT U CALL BIASED JOURNALISM AND A BIASED CRITIQUE ALSO KNOWN AS STEADY DICK RIDIN’ IN THE URBAN/HIP-HOP WORLD!!!! DO NOT STOOP TO THIS LEVEL JUST TO KEEP A JOB AND COLLECT A PAYCHECK!!!! Not since Jay-Z’s “Interlude 2 (PSA)” has a record, without a hook, impacted urban hang suites like, “Dreams & Nightmares”. “People go crazy in the clubs when they hear it.” “It got that energy the way it build up and drop it be just like, an extra energy,” says Meek. He taps into the common man’s sensibilities in way that leads you to believe that you’re actually featured on the track. His rhymes are reflective, palpable, and motivational. It’s an intro, I never expected an intro to be doing this out here.” It ain’t shaped like a regular song,” Meek said. “‘Dreams & Nightmares’ is my favorite cause it’s different. Then at it’s apex, crashes to earth with ominous keys and Meek’s insatiate flow. It begins with nimble pianos and a creeping crescendo. ![]() There’s isn’t a chorus nor multiple verses. Produced by Tone Beats, the track colors outside the lines of traditional song formats. I didn’t they was gon catch it they way they caught it.” “But you know, that’s why i made that song in that manner. “No, I didn’t think they would respond to that song like that,” Meek said on Hot 97′s Juan Epstein podcast. And although it’s singles “Amen”, “Burn”, and “Young & Getting’ It” were well received, it’s the intro that has extended the album’s shelf life. It’s almost been a full calendar year since the release of Dreams & Nightmares. But beyond the music industry’s general ledger, the album’s title track/intro is platinum in the streets. According to Nielsen Soundscan, Meek Mill’s debut, Dreams & Nightmares has sold over 369,000 copies to date. For now, all we can do is to continue to pray for times like this.-B.Dot Not since J ay-Z’s “Interlude 2 (PSA)” Lil Wayne’s “A Milli” has a record, barring a hook and multiple verses, impacted urban hang suites like, “Dreams & Nightmares”. He taps into the common man’s sensibilities in way that’s more testimonial than karaoke. Look at this guy, he’s a shoe in for the remix. His rhymes are reflective, palpable, and aspirational. Then at it’s apex, crumbles with ominous keys and Meek’s insatiate delivery. It’s an intro, I never expected an intro to be doing this out here.” The song begins with nimble pianos and a creeping crescendo. Hyde? Produced by Tone Beats, the track colors outside the lines of traditional song formats. I didn’t think they was gon’ catch it they way they caught it.”īut what is it that turns listeners from Dr. “But you know, that’s why I made that song in that manner. “No, I didn’t think they would respond to that song like that,” Meek said on Hot 97’s Juan Epstein podcast. While it’s singles “Amen”, “Burn”, and “Young & Getting It” were well-received, it’s the intro that has unexpectedly extended the album’s shelf life. ![]() It’s been almost a year since the release of Dreams & Nightmares. But beyond the music industry’s general ledger, the album’s title track/intro is platinum plus in the streets. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Meek Mill’s debut, Dreams & Nightmares, sold over 369,000 copies to date. Real nigga what up?! It’s been a year and Meek’s “Dreams & Nightmares” is still the shaking the block. ![]()
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