Dreamchasers

This article is about the mixtape by Meek Mill. For other uses, see Dream Chasers.
Dreamchasers
Mixtape by
Meek Mill
ReleasedAugust 11, 2011
Recorded2010–11
GenreHip hop
Length70:13
LabelMaybach Music
ProducerA One, All Star, The Beat Bully, Southside, TM88, Lil Lody, 808 Mafia, Cardiak, Jahlil Beats, Lex Luger, T-Minus, Noah "40" Shebib, Nikhil "Kromatik" Seetharam
Meek Mill chronology
Mr. Philadelphia
(2010) 		Dreamchasers
(2011) 		Dreamchasers 2
(2012)
Singles from Dreamchasers
  1. "House Party"
    Released: October 29, 2011

Dreamchasers is the eighth mixtape by American rapper Meek Mill (hosted by DJ Drama). It was released on August 11, 2011, by Maybach Music Group and on DatPiff and is the first installment in the Dreamchasers series. Dreamchasers features guest appearances by American rappers Young Chris, Rick Ross, Beanie Sigel, Mel Love, NH, Yo Gotti, and Young Pooh. Production includes A One, All Star, The Beat Bully, Jahlil Beats, and Lex Luger.[1]

Reception

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork7.4/10[2]
XXL (XL)[3]

Upon its release Dreamchasers received generally positive reviews from music critics. Jordan Sargent of Pitchfork Media gave the mixtape a 7.4 out of 10, saying "There are plenty of mid-tier rappers willing to merely ride out Lex Luger's wave, but Meek has enough dimensions to be in it for the long haul."[2] Carl Chery of XXL gave the mixtape an XL, saying "Calling Dreamchasers a classic may be a bit of a stretch, but it undoubtedly precipitates anticipation for Meek’s eventual debut."[3] Edwin Ortiz of HipHopDX gave the mixtape a positive review, saying "Dream Chasers is an extension of what Meek Mill solidified on Self Made Vol. 1: a young hungry emcee who has found the right supporting cast to push his brand of Rap. In any case, Meek Mill should have changed the title of this project, because frankly it seems like his dreams are fast becoming reality."[4]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Intro"Aone Beats3:06
2."Get Dis Money"All Star4:00
3."House Party" (featuring Young Chris)The Beat Bully4:23
4."Ima Boss" (featuring Rick Ross)Jahlil Beats4:05
5."Dreamchasers" (featuring Beanie Sigel)All Star4:08
6."Tony Montana Freestyle"Will-A-Fool2:44
7."Body Count" (featuring Rick Ross)Southside, Tarentino3:01
8."Tony Story"Jahlil Beats4:29
9."Middle of Da Summer" (featuring Mel Love)The Beat Bully4:19
10."Work" (featuring Rick Ross)Lex Luger4:43
11."Realest U Ever Seen" (featuring NH)All Star3:40
12."I'm Me"The Beat Bully2:49
13."Derrick Rose" (featuring Mel Love)All Star4:50
14."Don't Panic" (featuring Rick Ross and Yo Gotti)Lil Lody, TM883:15
15."Sparkles" (featuring Young Pooh)Cardiak4:09
16."Love Don't Live Here"All Star3:17
17."Y'all Don't Hear Me Freestyle"Cardiak2:45
18."I'm On One Freestyle"T-Minus, Noah "40" Shebib, Nikhil "Kromatik" Seetharam2:20
19."Won't Stop"All Star4:18
Total length:70:13

References

  1. ^ "Dreamchasers on Datpiff.com". Datpiff.com. Retrieved 2011-08-11.
  2. ^ a b "Meek Mill: Dreamchasers | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 2011-10-27. Retrieved 2013-07-13.
  3. ^ a b "Meek Mill, Dreamchasers – XXL". XXL. Harris Publications. 2011-08-16. Retrieved 2013-07-13.
  4. ^ Ortiz, Edwin (2011-08-16). "Meek Mill – Dream Chasers (Mixtape Review) | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-07-13.