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3.9 ( 20 total votes )
Mike Dreams - The Lights, The Life
Artist: Mike Dreams
Producer: Jimmy Easy
Album: Millennial
Label: MUSIC2DREAM2
Mike Dreams is no stranger to the allure of the spotlight - in fact, his desire to make it to the big leagues has been the central theme of his output to date - but that doesn’t mean he’s unaware of the pitfalls of chasing fame and fortune. On The Lights, the Life, world premiere numero dos off his forthcoming junior set, the Minneapolis-repping Booth fave (and freestyle series alumnus) uses the story of a wannabe actress as a springboard for reflections on the dark side of the fast life. Dreams’ collaborator on In the Sky, Any Day Now and So Long, Jimmy Easy reprises his role behind the boards, fortifying a catchy vocal sample (I know I’ve heard those ‘Bop-bop‘s somewhere before.. anyone ID the source for me?) with simmering synths as the emcee illustrates what can happen when you pursue a pipe dream without a plan B (or even a GED). The moral of the story? “You can chase those lights, you can chase that life, but just don’t let that take you out.” While Millennial has yet to receive a drop date, those digging this cautionary banger can still stream and download the emcee’s first two albums, Dreamer’s Poetry and Just Waking Up, for free in the Booth.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on March 12, 2012
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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Mike's ode to fame chasing the and life that accompanies that decision is straight to the point and moving. The element that could have turned this record into a real banger, though, is a much stronger and more powerful hook. That is where the listener would really feel the gripping nature of the topic hammered home.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2012 |
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This was a nice and unique track. I like the sound of it all and good board-work by Jimmy Easy on the beat. I dig it.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2012 |
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Well done bestie...I think this is the best Ive ever heard you do...keep it up from your #1 fan ;)
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2012 |
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Mikes come a long way, sick tune.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1633 |
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Never heard of Mike Dreams, but this was a solid cut. I liked the production a lot.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 393 |
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^ check out highway on dreamers poetry, or that album in general
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This is a solid banger all the way around. I think it could catch on nicely with the right crowd. And I could definitely see Mike performing this for years to come!
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2012 |
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I've heard all mike's leading singles but this blows them all away including what i thought was the highest there could be of mike "so long", but this ..... The drums, the vibes, the vocals , once again great job so far.
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| Posted on Mar 06, 2012 |
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It could have been improved. jimmy easy tho..
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 477 |
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Best single yet from his junior set.
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2012 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2904 |
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Everyone wanna be like Mike
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 177 |
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im digging this. i cant wait for the new album
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2012 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1305 |
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Have higher expectations for Dreams. But this is not bad.
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| Posted on Mar 08, 2012 |
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Absolutely love this beat
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 8863 |
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This is REAL SOLID!
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| Posted on Aug 30, 2012 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 8863 |
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This is REAL SOLID!
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| Posted on Aug 30, 2012 |
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