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4.2 ( 156 total votes )
Nelly - Just a Dream
Artist: Nelly
Producer: Jim Jonsin
Album: Nelly 5.0
Label: Derrty/Universal Motown
Wouldn’t it be crazy if we all woke up tomorrow to find that we’re still living in Nelly‘s early-2000s glory days, and everything we thought had happened since then was, in reality, Just a Dream? Hey, anything’s possible! Well, OK, maybe not. Assuming we aren’t all trapped in the Matrix, the St. Louis native’s gonna need a hit or two to catapult him back to superstardom in the here and now. To that end, Nelly’s returned to our frontpage with another official single. In contrast to Tippin’ in the Club‘s hard-partying vibe, Dream has a poppier, but still dancefloor-ready sound; Jim Jonsin mans the boards, layering sugary synths and lite-rock guitar as Nelly shows off his softer side, lamenting his failure to patch things up with the girl he loved before it was too late. The pop appeal is most definitely there, but will this be track that returns the artist to his rightful place in the spotlight? That, my friends, is for you to decide. Either way, though, fans are gonna have to wait a little longer than previously expected for more new tunes – Nelly 5.0 has been delayed to a yet unspecified fall release.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on August 2, 2010
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I like it
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Now THIS is the Nelly that radio will gobble up, girls will gobble up, and men will front like they don't like (when they do). Since I know that Nelly can actually rap his ass off, I don't prefer the pop version of him, but I understand this move.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Damnnnnn, i am feeling this song. The hook is exceptional. The verses aren't really that good...but DAMNNN i can't get over that hook
I could see this getting a lot of spins |
| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Wow. I've gave up on Nelly's career and didn't think this song would be any good but man was I wrong. First of all nice production from Jim and though the verses were kind of forgettable, I can't deny that crazy hook. Damn it's still in my head. Nelly's career might of been resurrected.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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This might reach the top 10
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Good for a radio-ready single. The production and hook are good and catchy enough to succeed on the charts. Nelly's lyrics could be better, but overall it's a step. I would love to see Nelly's career come back to life, as a St. Louis native I'm ready to support St. Louis hip-hop, especially those with genuine talent like Nelly.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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I see you Nelly! I guess if you want a hit record Jim Jonsin is the man with the master plan, haha. I'm lovin this!
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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My new sh**
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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oh sh!t...i cant even explain how excited i am right now. this may not be 5 stars (maybe it is im jus goin off one listen), but im gunna give it to him anyway. Nelly is one of my all time favs and this is part of the reason why... he reps St.Louis better than anyone else, he can be a sick rapper when he wants to be, and he can drop hits like this. i hope the upcoming album kills.
WELCOME BACK NELLY! |
| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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This is really catchy, Nelly is definitely on his way up again...Only thing about the review is you gotta mention "Inception" not "The Matrix" haha
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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you know..i root so hard for Nelly to make it back in hip hop. Z is right...radio will gobble this up. It's no different than the formula that B.o.B. has been doing and getting craaaazy radio spins.
best of luck Nelly |
| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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I've never been a big Nelly fan, but this side of his duel lead single should do pretty well on the Pop charts.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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This sounds like it was meant for B.o.B so in my books we have a hit, Nelly could of come harder but I see the reason for the slow tempo (radio/club friendly) Nice one Nelly.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Freakin sweet ass song nelly boo yeh
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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It was all a dream, I used to...
Nelly's trying every possible angle to get back on the radio, the club hit, the banger and now the hip-pop hit. I have to say, his singing voice is actually pretty good. If he could convince Rihanna to jump on this it could be a huge, huge hit. Maybe this will gain some traction and 5.0 will get a release date.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Wow, I LOVE this song. The spark of reignition in Nelly's career has revived itself. Catchy hook for sure.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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I can't even act like I don't like this, this is dope. It's definitely got that pop sound in it but that's necessary to get his sound out there. 5/5 for Nelly on this one, he's coming back.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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This is the Nelly I love. It reminds me of the time he collaborated with a country music star. I really like this. I can't decide if it will get big on the radio with the whole B.o.B flow but if it does I will be very happy.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Although it ain't a rap song, still it ain't bad from Nelly. I just expect more rapping from him on next records.
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this tune shall bring nelly back where he deserves to be. def radio material...def my new tune!! props for this popish nelly.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Was there any part where Nelly rapped?! I missed it...
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Remember last song I said Nelly needs a Ride Wit Me? This is it.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Its a pretty good track. While it is not the Nelly I prefer, i'll have to give this 3 stars. Simply because i know this will be hittin the radio, its pop.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Finally something from Nelly worth listening to and something that has replay value. This is refreshing. The production is smooth. The vocals are nearly perfect. This has a definite Nelly-sound to it and that is a good thing. There is no way this track will have the success that Hot In Here, Grillz, or Air Force Ones had but this is a smooth comeback track. I'm really feeling it.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Yes Nelly YES!
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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So much better than his last booth entry. I love the production on this.
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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This is a good track, great for the radio. It's the type of track that I will love until radio overplays it for months...
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| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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Hellaa Sickk Sonqqq
Realllyy Realtes |
| Posted on Jul 30, 2010 |
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damn the song wasnt even half over and i was already singin the hook. addicting, hopefully he can get back to some of that country grammer shit that i grew up to
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| Posted on Jul 31, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 31, 2010 |
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Am I the only one listening or this is the same garbage that everyone is going for when it comes to sound. I am sorry but for me this doesn't cut it. It's that same old pop formula that everyone is using now and i don't appreciate it. Sure its a banger but for me its not original. That's what Nelly NEEDS to do in order to get his career back.
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| Posted on Jul 31, 2010 |
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new song from nelly good
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this song is hott wb nelly
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| Posted on Jul 31, 2010 |
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I swear, you can always count on the people who come to DJBOOTH.NET to listen to music to know GOOD music.
I was a Nelly fan way back in the day ("Country Grammar" was the first rap album I ever owned). I've continued to be a mild fan throughout his career; and was sad to see him fall off in the past couple years (if you remember back to like 2001, Nelly was what Drake is now...). But when I heard this, I'm thinking he just may make a more mature and triumphant comeback (something we've just recently witnessed from Eminem). Speaking of Eminem, was I was the only who peeped how this Nelly joint could be a double meaning; using "her" as being symbolic for a woman, but also the "hip-hop" or "music" game? (Similar to one of Eminem's newest records "25 to Life" on his RECOVERY album); especially with lines like "I was at the top, and now it's like I'm in the basement, #1 Spot, now she found a replacement." Either way, I dig it and I'm eager to see what Nelly comes with next... Sidebar: Jim Jonsin's production was pretty dope, but it sounded like a hybrid of Wyclef Jean's "Sweetest Girl" and Eminem's "Love The Way You Lie". LOL. Just sayin'... |
| Posted on Jul 31, 2010 |
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damn i like this
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| Posted on Aug 01, 2010 |
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When I heard "Tippin in the club" I have to admit I was seriously let down. I'm an old Nelly fan and upon hearing this I have been listening to it non stop.
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| Posted on Aug 01, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 01, 2010 |
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good job nelly. welcome back. i m loving this. this is definitely another dilemma without kelly rowland
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| Posted on Aug 01, 2010 |
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As soon as it came on i knew i was gonna like it...
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| Posted on Aug 01, 2010 |
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freegin love nelly's musicc, it's def. gonna get some radio play here in aus.
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| Posted on Aug 01, 2010 |
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It’s to sing a long for me but it’s good to see Nelly doing his thing again.
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