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Mike Dreams - My Bus Ride Home

Mike Dreams
Artist:Mike Dreams
Title:My Bus Ride Home
Producer: 2faced
Album:Counting Sheep Series (Week 2)
Label:MUSIC2DREAM2
Twitter:@MikeDreamsMusic
Website:Mike Dreams's Website

Average Rating:   43211   4.0
Total Ratings:       35

In the second installment of his Booth-exclusive Counting Sheep Series, Young Son addresses a subject that’s near and dear to my heart: the Minneapolis public transit system.  My Bus Ride Home finds the site member and up-and-coming emcee spitting rhymes he jotted down on a summer ‘08 bus ride through the North Side of his hometown, describing everything from the homie hocking knockoff perfume and bootleg CDs to fellow passengers, to the vanity plates he reads out the side window, to the simple experience of waiting for a late transfer over a spacey, sampled beat by 2faced.  While my bus ride rap would be a little different in tone (less mellow reflection, more frustrated cursing at missed stops), I have to give Young Son massive props for finding the hidden poetry in such an everyday event.  Watch for more exclusive cuts from Young Son every Tuesday leading up to the June 9th release of his sophomore album, Dreamer’s Poetry.


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GStan10
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GStan10
Total Ratings: 1315
Rating:  43211
This was a TIGHT track. MH flowed over this beat very well and the lyrics were great. Nothin but love for MH. Keep it up, man, you are doin' some serious work.


Posted on Apr 13, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8062
Rating:  43211
For someone who is always on the go, I know what its like to have thoughts run through your mind while in transit. For Young Son to capture his ride so poetically - over a hella soulful instrumental by 2faced - speaks volumes of his skill.
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Posted on Apr 13, 2009    

that1kid13
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that1kid13
Total Ratings: 1644
Rating:  32121
one year im commenting right after "michaelhannah"
the next year im commenting his SONG lol.

ah this is coo. beat is awesome. yeah alone time is always when u get to think bout ish. im feeln it.


Posted on Apr 13, 2009    

JayCL
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JayCL
Total Ratings: 735
Rating:  43211
this is mad fresh, everyday things into a smooth flowing song, major props.


Posted on Apr 13, 2009    

XT
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XT
Total Ratings: 365
Rating:  43211
this is hot as hell
not 2 mention the mpls transit is such a pain


Posted on Apr 13, 2009    

Sigurd
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Sigurd
Total Ratings: 267
Rating:  43211
One of the favorites, MH
Tight lyrics with smooth production
Keep that nasty ish up, son


Posted on Apr 13, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
Total Ratings: 1078
Rating:  43211
Fresh idea, nice poetry, perfect production to fit the pensive rhymes... yea overall the best track I've heard from you so far, fam. I love tracks wit real lyrics, this is just some everyday $h!t. Yea its amazing how MH made this so poetic within one busride, I def relate to this track.


Posted on Apr 13, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 688
Rating:  43211
Nice track not a subject matter most rappers would spit about but he makes it work. The production is smooth this is fresh and original!


Posted on Apr 13, 2009    

joshL
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Total Ratings: 1471
Rating:  54321
Wow! this def has a classic feel to it. the feel kinda reminds me of Nas-"One Mic". i agree lyrics are very poetic and ill too.


Posted on Apr 13, 2009    

tdotraza
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tdotraza
Total Ratings: 909
Rating:  43211
I haven't been commenting much, I know, but I had to post here.

This is my favourite song by MH so far. The song, hey, I'm not even going to say it in my own words.

"For someone who is always on the go, I know what its like to have thoughts run through your mind while in transit. For Young Son to capture his ride so poetically - over a hella soulful instrumental by 2faced - speaks volumes of his skill."


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  54321
A soft instrumental complements Son's great storytelling ... Makin music from his experiences, i digg it ... I will place this right next to "This Far" ...


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

JayPeeEf
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JayPeeEf
Total Ratings: 99
Rating:  32121
He has skill for transforming a lame bus ride into something poetic and quite interesting, although this is not something I would listen to over and over.


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

croatia
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Total Ratings: 193
Rating:  43211
yea, this is fresh, very inspiring!


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

boombangin
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Total Ratings: 242
Rating:  43211
MH, good work again my man. Real solid production to go with the story-telling lyrics. Nice to hear some 'real' rap with MH tellin us a story that you can believe he actually experienced. Keep up the good work.


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

d.C.
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Total Ratings: 115
Rating:  43211
this track is crazy laid back. i'm diggin' the lyrics and his flow.


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

bowwserr
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bowwserr
Total Ratings: 573
Rating:  54321
MH, I was a big fan of your first song...And this is ten times better! Very nice chill track, but one that I actually like! (Not a fan of chill tracks) Production is smooth, and your flow is excellent! Keep this sh*t up, MH!


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

thagrizz
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thagrizz
Total Ratings: 63
Rating:  32121
If I could add the extra .5 to the three that you see, that would be the rating for this smooth cut. I like how you changed your game compared to "Speaks Down Low" and went for a more laid back sound...your rhymes are much tighter on this than on "Speaks" and really paint some pictures here....but I preferred the production on "speaks" compared to this and that might put me in the minority on this page.

For someone who rode the bus 2-3 times/day for 7 straight years, I have to say you pay complete homage to the experience...great flow YS/MH - looking forward to the next sheep to be counted...


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

thagrizz
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Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
Total Ratings: 869
Rating:  32121
not bad im diggin this ,ill throw into rotation


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

E. Jaffe
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E. Jaffe
Total Ratings: 469
Rating:  43211
Once again, MH impresses me; definitely a banger here. The production is very chilled and compliments Young Son's voice perfectly. Props.


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2133
Thanks for all the love again this week y'all. That's much appreciated!

Dreamer's Poetry COMING 6.9.09!

http://www.youngsonmusic.com
News Updates: news.youngsonmusic.com
Personal Interests Blog: blog.youngsonmusic.com

Peace Easy and God Bless!


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

deadlois69
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Total Ratings: 109
Rating:  43211
Production is so chill and nice lyrics mad props MH!


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

Blaze31
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Blaze31
Total Ratings: 614
Rating:  32121
Wow! Great feel to this one!


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

djyoshi
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Total Ratings: 252
Rating:  43211
smooth, chillin music with an intelligent, interesting rap on top... def banger


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
Total Ratings: 1308
Rating:  43211
Wow... beat...damn!
Good rappers like Young Son really shine when they get decent production.
The concept is really fresh and well developed, the flow just demands respect!


Posted on Apr 14, 2009    

YesIamQuESt
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Total Ratings: 2
Rating:  43211
Pretty darn diddleyarn dope mayne


Posted on Apr 15, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8062
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@MuzzieBoi - Good to have you back, but I am going to start charging people for quoting me! haha
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Posted on Apr 15, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  54321
I'd like to understand what he says while rapping...I understand almost everything when they sing but when they rap it's too difficult for me :( anyway this track is a classic, the production gave me shivers...it's smooth, chillin and soulful...his flow is great!


Posted on Apr 15, 2009    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  43211
This is a hot one MH. Have you ever heard of The Jacka? From the bay area. This has his kinda vibe to it. You killed this mydude. This is my second favorite track from you. My fav still has to be "Say these Werds"!


Posted on Apr 15, 2009    

UnLucky
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UnLucky
Total Ratings: 238
Rating:  43211
MH sounds like AZ. Pretty sick premier.


Posted on Apr 15, 2009    

AJ SOUL
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AJ SOUL
Total Ratings: 42
Rating:  43211
This track definately has the lyrics of a true MC (Real). I always appreciate artists who are real in their music. I personally believe that an artists personality and life should show in their music or craft.
Keep them coming family.


Posted on Apr 15, 2009    

Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
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Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
Total Ratings: 425
Rating:  43211
Well It's not an everyday situation where a Djbooth member turns into a Djbooth rapper if you know what i'm sayin'. That does show that MH has some sparkling good talent. This is by far the best song from him. He managed to turn a normal bus ride home into a pleasurable experience and a time to reflect. The soulful vibe kept me hooked, and i'm putting it on repeat.


Posted on Apr 19, 2009    

Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
Resident DJ

Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
Total Ratings: 425
Rating:  43211
Well It's not an everyday situation where a Djbooth member turns into a Djbooth rapper if you know what i'm sayin'. That does show that MH has some sparkling good talent. This is by far the best song from him. He managed to turn a normal bus ride home into a pleasurable experience and a time to reflect. The soulful vibe kept me hooked, and i'm putting it on repeat.


Posted on Apr 19, 2009    

L.B. the pound.
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Total Ratings: 19
damn.. mad props to young son.. this is the first time i've heard em.. the boy can rap better than ANYBODY on the radio. He's what the game has been missing.. hip-hops coming back to life!


Posted on May 02, 2009    

{KISS}
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Total Ratings: 9
Rating:  54321
This Dude Could Change The Game If HE KEEP GOIN HARD LIKE DIS I LOVE IT


Posted on Jun 17, 2009    

The 149th
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The 149th
Total Ratings: 2065
Rating:  43211
Damn Mike D did it again, im never gonna think bout a bus ride the same way again now lol. Auto 4 Stars


Posted on Jan 01, 2010    

7_Lorenzo_7
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Quicksilvr44
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Mr Litigator
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Total Ratings: 19
Rating:  43211
I like this one the production is excellent.


Posted on Jan 14, 2010    

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