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Mike Dreams - Success Is...
Artist: Mike Dreams
Producer: Groundwork
Album: Dreamer's Poetry
Label: MUSIC2DREAM2
On the newly-released buzz single off his forthcoming sophomore LP, Dreamer’s Poetry, up-and-coming emcee and DJBooth member Young Son makes one thing very clear: the dreams he’s talking about aren’t the kind you have when you fall asleep. In fact, these dreams are the kind that keep you up at night—how can one rest when “Success is… but a breath away”? Inspired by “late-night 8-hour [recording] sessions after 8 hours of working,” as well as by Drake‘s recently-released So Far Gone mixtape, the record gives listeners a rare glimpse into the superhuman grind of indie artists everywhere. Groundwork‘s piano-driven instrumental serves as a fittingly pensive backdrop to the Minneapolis native’s low-key confidence as he meditates on the rewards that will make all the sleepless nights worthwhile. Listeners itching to hear more of this Dreamer’s Poetry won’t have to wait till the album’s June 9th drop date—in early April, Young Son will be partnering with this very site to kick off Counting Sheep… A Countdown to Dreamer’s Poetry, an eight-week series of previously-unreleased cuts that will be available for streaming and free download exclusively at DJBooth.net.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
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MH came through on here, solid delivery and really vibing with the track. I didn't care TOO much for the production, but the song is mad hot nonetheless.
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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OMG!!! I THOUGHT THAT WAS MICHEAL HANNAH WHEN I SEEN THE PIC!!!! much respect to him for that!!! damn. but yeah im liking it for the most part. the beat gets a lil repetitious but, besides that. this is pretty aight.
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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Not bad at all, though the production got old pretty quick because nothing went on except for the repetitive piano keys. Young Son sounded good, though.
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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The beat is simple but it sounds good and his lyrics are pretty good. Pretty simple production overall but the hook is pretty hot! I can throw this in rotation
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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[Z would like to thank Young Son for hitting up DJBooth.net for the opportunity to run his new series - starting in April]
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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This is sick...awesome kick back track! I know its not much Mike but you got my support! Keep putting out that fiyah!
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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Naw Blaze yo, your support means a lot. Everyone's support means a lot. Thanks for that. Also, thanks to Z and the Booth for giving me this opportunity. It's greatly appreciated.
Check out YoungSonMusic.Com for everything else. |
| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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Yo! I was waitin the whole yesterday for this to be dropped on booth , so I can drop the first comment on dis ...
Good delivery by Young Son, both flow and lyrics! ... It's a clear strength of his.... If this is your first time hearin this guy then ya'll better check out his other joints... I been a fan for a minute and he never dissapoints .... |
| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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Pretty solid & better then I expected are two thoughts that come to mind after I listened to the track. MH definitely came through on this with some great rhymes & a good hook, though i wasn't a big fan of the production, sorry mate.
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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oh shi- this is so nice. This whole time I thought MH was just great at reviewing music, but he can spit dang. You got a fan out of me.
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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beat is too loud and annoying, dude flows good, but i cant pay attention to what he is saying! its sounds pretty chill, but that beat and doin it , deffinetly messed this track all up
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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MH always brings the lyricism to his songs. I urge everyone to listen to this song AT LEAST twice before rating, you might catch a few sick lines that you didn't hear the first time! Stay on your grind MH, Success Is... for ya.
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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Young Son is the truth!
I completely believe in this guy because it's like we actually "know" him from djbooth! I know he loves real music and that's exactly what he delivered on this one: no gimmicks! Beat is exquisite (on a Kanye’s 808s and CRS' “Us placers” level)! Flow was exactly what the beat asks for and lyrics were introspective poetry. The hook was HOT and you were NOT off-key MH (like 95% of the rappers)! lol, Come on, who you think you are? ;) |
| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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Yo this is aight... put ur self out there u can make my head nod subconsciously.... ha hit me up with an email and tell me what other songs u put out im feeling this
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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this song is cool i can hear this song again anf bang my head to it.
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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yo this track is dope props to young son
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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ayyyyy yo, this is pretty sick, i was feelin the beat and how smooth the song is...that chorus is too sick!
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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MH ... Is that you. This is sick
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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MH dope track. Simple, yet dope production. Nice lyrics and the chorus was hot! Nice way to flow to make the beat sound better.
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| Posted on Mar 18, 2009 |
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This is ok. The beat is cool but I don't like his voice. sorry
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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I like how therez not too much going on lyk there is in a lot of stuff l8ly....and i liked his voice damn lol^....its cool.
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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like the flow, hate the piano, too repetitive
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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Thanks again for the feedback guys.
Feel free to download this single for free at the link below: Young Son-Success Is... (Produced by Groundwork Productions, Mixed by A.J Soul) http://www.zshare.net/audio/57175266398eea7c/ |
| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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this is a real solid release, the flow is really smooth, keep doing ur thing man
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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I wanna start by sayin the vocals/flow are great. I would like it better over different production. The beat does create an introspective/pensive vibe, but it gets annoying with the repetition. Still the vocals and flow make it a solid track.
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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Well Ive been wondering when he was gonna get that harmonizing going. About time fam. Quality track.
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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I've worked with the dude for a long time now and I can see his creativity vastly expanding in his lyricism. I think the instrumental needs a little work mainly because of the constant repetition but the lyrics are on point 100 percent.
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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I didn't like this, too boring. It has no energy, it makes me sleep. Ok for his flow
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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Lyrics were boring. And this sounds like a rip off of Drakes Succesful song. I wasn't feeling this joint at all.
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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Lyrics - Solid as usual. Nice wordplay, and I can see your rhymes are improving with each release. It is nice to hear that you are incorporating more of your life into your lyrics. What I mean is, this a very personal flow. Success is usually accomplished after mad discpline, so you can hear the discpline in each verse on this track. For you to to discuss this process is a very private and personal one. Production - This track by Groundwork is fyah. Am I the only one who hears the soothing and grooving 808? This piano sounds like the one from the Alchemist, a track he produced for Prodigy called Keep it thoro on the HNIC album. I love that track that Alchemist did; but this one has a different feel too it, it is not repetitive, it is just as much repetitive as A Milli. The difference maker on this track is the 808. Technical - Sounds like the mastering on this album will be better than the last one. This was a pretty decent sounding track, the levels were on point, and not a lot bad tech stuff. Overall this was a good track. Nice one. |
| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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Im mad how the same people keep up the unnapreciative comments,every single day. I think some of yall just come on here and hate on the dedication and hardwork some of these artists put in.
SOLID flow....SOOO surprised to see MH representin' Sure the beat is a bit repetitive, but its what Mr. Hannah here has done with it that really helps to make it better. Keep On Grindin, Son... |
| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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XxXxDaTruthXxXx, thanks yo. It's all good though. DJBOOTH is for everyone's opinion, so I think everyone's feedback is needed, whether they liked the song or not.
We know that from experience by differing in opinions on other tracks on here in the past. Two different people would have different opinions about one track, and that in turn would spark a pretty good conversation about the quality of the track as a whole. |
| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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| Posted on Mar 19, 2009 |
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@XxXxDaTruthXxXx people can like what they want, we shouldn't judge.
Personally I see and appreciate everyone's pov. I like the content and can appreciate that he isn't rapping about anything negative. But I did not like the hook or the beat. |
| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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Keep working hard Young Son. All this hard work will pay off. I'm feelin this track right here! lol
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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The track is sick the best you've done so far as for production and recording, but I know you can come harder so honestly I'm waiting on what your gonna do to top this. You are on a superhuman grind and I see that in your progression over the years of knowing you, also I'm a big fan. lol
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| Posted on Mar 20, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 385 |
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MH killed it! Always see ya postin comments man but you killed this song, very smooth. Something to chill to 3.5 rounded up
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| Posted on Mar 22, 2009 |
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Whats good, this is Izzy from Groundwork Productions (I produced this track).
I think alot of people are missing the true point of this track. I think lyrically, MH was on point -- I enjoyed this song thru and thru when he sent it to me and I heard it. Music isn't always about the energy or hypeness of a song, but sometimes u just got to stop looking for the industry's standards and listen to each individual track for what it is. When I produced this beat, I had "Good Morning" by Kanye West in mind...Same piano pattern, and drums, for the most part. Its not supposed to be an intense track, its supposed to be kinda repetitive...it allows u to pay attention to the lyricist and just VIBE along with the beat itself. Next time to listen to this track, just lose yourself in the music, close your eyes, and come into MH's world...feel what he is saying, and emerge yourself in his lyrics. Just let the beat be the vehicle your riding in...feel me? This is a track that showcases verbal talent, not the producers talent...and MH delivered...to me. |
| Posted on Mar 23, 2009 |
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I hear you Izzy! And I forgot to rate this on my first comment. BANGER!!
This is a track worth vibing to right here. The lyrics are on point, and the prodution allows for the listener to focus on the artist, not just the beat itself. Keep it up Family! more to come |
| Posted on Mar 23, 2009 |
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sucks
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| Posted on Mar 23, 2009 |
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Its madd dope, just not diggin the hook as much as the verses
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| Posted on Mar 23, 2009 |
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WRAP UP: beats needs work, flow is cool, hook needs work, overall a 2.5 but good shit MH been on this site for almost a year never came a member till a month ago and always read your comments
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| Posted on Mar 31, 2009 |
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"Mama I'm famous, n*ggas hate me that don't know me"-Kanye West, I MET OPRAH
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| Posted on Apr 27, 2009 |
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nice feel production wise...and the lyrics and hook are def on point and inspirational...
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| Posted on May 15, 2009 |
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hmm...the beat is too simple..but the lyrics...."speechless"..=]
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Success is about a breath away...
Love the vibe, the hook and the smooth delivery. Your suppose to adapt and write rhymes to the production and that is exactly what MH did. Took me to another place, this one did. |
| Posted on Jun 09, 2009 |
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Congrats MH, i agree with you choosing this song as your debut single, definitely one of my favorite tracks. i hope the radio our here in NYC give this track the due respect. shit they better play this if they have nerve to play turn my swag on all the time, this track WAAAAAY better than that trash (no disrespect comparing you to trash like that just making a point)
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2009 |
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loving the piano. yu paint a picture with yur words. great song
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| Posted on Aug 02, 2009 |
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