Mike Dreams's DJ BOOTH PROFILE

“I was wondering the other day why I could find no Frank Ocean on DJBOOTH.NET. I'm glad he's finally made up here! Anyways, it's not an understatement when I say that I've spun "Nostalgia, Ultra" at least 100+ times since it's been out. On some days, it was the only thing I would listen to on a continuous loop. The music and aesthetics that are created from it our just incredible. His sound, and The Weeknd, are going to further define modern R&B, even more than artists likes Drake attempted to do with "So Far Gone" in 2009. It's okay to refer to him as an R&B artist. Frank Ocean is R&B. But it's also important to realize that in 2011, and in his case, that genre and packaging is completely redefined. Genre lines are blurring more and more each day. But mark my words, this is what "R&B" will start to sound more like. The cult-following Frank has acquired has been unbelievable. He's "beefing" with Def Jam, because he's always been talented, but they kept him on the back burner while on their label, and he went out and did things on his own, and connected with Odd Future, coming up grassroots. Now that he's garnered a buzz, they want to capitalize on that for a re-release. It's a bittersweet idea, because you'd think they would have gave him a chance from jump street, but then again, labels are BUSINESSES and they need to know you can make them money, and be marketable. Either way, I hope Frank embraces the newfound support now, even in a weird Lupe Fiasco/Atlantic Records type way, and uses the label funding, marketing and promotion to his advantage. It's not selling out when you've came and made all this beautiful audio art on your own, and your label comes to YOU, not wanting to change it, but simply get behind it and let it continue naturally. "Novacane" isn't your traditional radio single nowadays, but note that it's receiving top 40 radio play everywhere. This could be a great shift for the music industry and how artists looks at labels, in correlation with creating grassroots movements, etc. As for the song, it's a 5-star classic that will hopefully be around for a long time. This is Frank Ocean's "Best I Ever Had", in the sense of it being from a mixtape, and gaining radio play and massive buzz. I hope it allows him to take off this year.”

“I've loved Andreena ever since her days with Drake back in the day. This joint is ot. I hope she gets her due recognition soon...”

“Shoutout to fantasy wifey, Jordin Sparks. She got all sexy, and now she's back with a smash! It sounds like she's taking a more urban lane with this project. I say, IT'S ABOUT TIME. In my opinion, this is a way better "Women's Anthem" than Beyonce's "Run The World". The intro and production had a slight Janet Jackson "Control"/"Rhythm Nation feel, with a new-school mainstream pop twist... She needs more recognition, with the Beyonces and Rihannas, 'cuz she's just as talented, if not more. It won't hurt that she's a super hot bombshell now as well. HEADS WILL TURN! I respect all of you guys' opinion, but this is the best non-ballad single Jordin has ever put out, and I can see it being big. @DJ E-Na, I don't know where you gathered that she was talking about being a whole. You just sound like a woman-hating type of character. Judgment? Yes. Prove me otherwise though. It's a women's empowerment song; aimed at the things so many women do to be as sexy as they are. I hope this brings her due recognition. She's always been dope, but the shallowness of America's music industry caused people to overlook her, maybe because they didn't see her as a sex symbol like the others. Well, now she has both packages, the talent and the visual appearance. It should be a great year...”

“I've done nothing but play this on repeat non-stop since I got the album. The homey Ghostwridah needs to be on the top right now! This is definitely the best song on "American Alien" in my opinion. I can't dent that I thought "The Strangerz" on the hook was Frank Ocean, and I actually just pretend it's him on there anyways. It definitely sounds like a Frank Ocean-esque hook, and that's perfectly fine at a time where his style is what is the hot, new thing at the moment. There needs to be a video for this and it should have airplay. Keep doing your thing Ghost!”

“Man, the productions on this joint are crazy! I rocked with his 305s tape, but this is a completely original album, so I'm definitely feeling this way better. This is the definition of ambition music and celebratory hip-hop, nightlife music. Much props to the homey GhostWridah! This tape was SOLID and should make him a commodity this year!”

“Simply to rhyme with the name of the tape, "The Practice" was "the crackness"!”