For those of you who don't know writer/producer The Dream by name, you most definitely know his songs- they've been at the top of almost every chart for the last two years. He's been responsible for smashes from Rihanna's "Umbrella", J Holiday's "Bed", Beyonce's "Single Ladies", and most of Mary J's last album, including "Grown Woman" and "Just Fine."
In 2007, Dream dropped his own solo debut which is probably the most slept on album of the last 5 years or so. Working exclusively with producers Tricky Stewart and LOS Da Mystro, Dream created a signature sound of futuristic and dissonant synths mixed with heavily processed drums and near perfect vocal production and arrangement. Being one of my favorite albums, I was worried Dream wouldn't be able to deliver something equally good on his new disc, Love Vs Money...
But not only did Dream and Tricky outdo their first effort, they smashed it with what's probably the most progressive and well-produced R&B album in a decade. This is not Marvin Gaye R&B, to be sure. But it is some of the most impressive and well-thought out melodic and vocal arrangement that you'll hear anywhere for a long time. This is a must buy album for anyone who enjoys R&B, pop, or electronic music. Cop that disc!!
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March 18, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Tell me "fancy" isn't one of the most incredibly produced R&B tracks you've heard since maybe Timbaland and Aalyiah.
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