![]() ![]() If Meek wants to maximize his potential, hell have to step out from his boss (er, bawses) shadow and further develop his own identity. This would normally be a serious asset God Forgives has as much sonic breadth as any other rap album of this year, believe it or not but since Meek is already so close to Ross, this just makes it seem like the former is linked inextricably to the latter. Dreams closest peer from a production standpoint is probably Rosss God Forgives, I Dont, making as much room for blissed-out piano loops and orchestral flourishes as expected street-rap rattle. He is a barker, a bellower an heir to the. Meek himself doesnt show many weaknesses here, and neither do many of the guest MCs (Drake, Nas, Ross, among others). Rapper is a term that doesn’t quite fit Robert Williams, the talented Philadelphia MC who performs as Meek Mill. And while he isnt as versatile as that other guy who dropped his major-label premiere recently, Meek rarely stays in one place long enough to bore or fall victim to redundancy. Through both his honest-to-goodness riveting narratives (Traumatized hypothesizes a conversation with Meeks fathers killer) and even his many half-baked metaphors (I go deep up in that pussy / Jerry Rice), Meek is exhilarating more often than not, using his high-energy flow to plow him through both the jackhammering tracks (In God We Trust, the second half of “Dreams and Nightmares”) and the pop- and R&B-leaning moments (∺men, Maybach Curtains). Much of that has to do with his presentation. Ascensions like these are presented on seemingly every major-label rap debut, but while Meek isnt strong enough lyrically to totally override such familiarity, hes also got the talent to prevent himself from becoming too mired in any tropes. Rich & Famous featuring Louie V (produced by Jahlil Beats)ġ4.Just as the title would have you believe, Meek Mills Dreams and Nightmares follows the 25-year-old from the nightmarish hard-knocks of his native Philadelphia to the many luxuries of his current post as the most dependable member of Rick Rosss Maybach Music clique. The album features guest appearances from Nas, Rick Ross, Wale, Trey Songz, Drake, Big Sean, John Legend, Louie V, 2 Chainz, Kirko Bangz, Sam Sneak and Mary J. It was released on October 30, 2012, by Maybach Music Group and Warner Bros. Polo & Shell Tops (produced by Cardiak)ġ3. Dreams and Nightmares is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist Meek Mill. Blige (produced by Tommy “TBHITS” Brown and Travis)ġ2. Lay Up featuring Wale, Rick Ross & Trey Songz (produced by Kane Beatz and Co-Produced by Ashanti “The Mad Violinist”)ġ0. Amen featuring Drake (produced by Key Wane and Jahlil Beats)ĩ. Maybach Curtains featuring Nas, John Legend & Rick Ross (produced by Infamous & The Agency)ħ. Believe It featuring Rick Ross (produced by Young Shun)Ħ. Young & Gettin’ It featuring Kirko Bangz (produced by Jahlil Beats)ĥ. In God We Trust (produced by Black Metaphor)ģ. Dreams And Nightmares (produced by Tone the Best Bully )Ģ. The album follows this year’s highly successful Dreamchasers 2 mixtape.ġ. The cheery, Drake-assisted lead single ‘Amen’ also features.ĭreams And Nightmares will drop on October 30. Boi-1da and Jahilil Beats are among the producers on board. Blige and Nas (who might be able to offer guidance re: that Illmatic vow). Fellow MMG affiliates Ross and Wale both appear, and guest spots come courtesy of John Legend, Mary J. The Philly MC promises a “classic album, an Illmatic“. ![]() Meek Mill, one of Maybach Music Group’s key batsman, has dropped details of his forthcoming solo album, Dreams And Nightmares.
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