![]() ![]() Drake - years before his infamous falling-out and eventual reunion with Meek Mill - dubbed the song “ one of the best rap moments of our generation.” Meek Mill performed the song at the NBA All-Star Game, and recently, on Monday Night Football. Los Angeles Laker LeBron James has used it as a hymn to reflect on his career. Though “Dreams and Nightmares” is Philly to its core, the song’s appeal is far-reaching. What the world loves about the Rocky movie franchise exists in this song - only its origin story for “Dreams and Nightmares” is on Berks Street in North Philadelphia. ![]() “Dreams and Nightmares” is Meek Mill’s story, sure, but it’s also a quintessential underdog anthem. The song is so beloved, playing it at gatherings is a must, which is a testament to its staying power. As soon as the song drops, people rap along to it passionately, no matter where they are: cookouts, parties, homecomings, even weddings. ![]() The first few seconds of “Dreams and Nightmares” establishes its tone, similar to what Juvenile’s “ Back That Azz Up” does at parties, or UGK and OutKast’s “ International Players Anthem (I Choose You)” does, well, just about anywhere. “Most know how it feels to ‘see your dreams unfold’ and ‘nightmares come true.’ ” “The reason ‘Dreams and Nightmares’ resonates is because we literally know how it feels to be counted out,” said Al Torrance, a high school teacher and unofficial historian of Philadelphia’s rap scene. Ten years after its release, “Dreams and Nightmares” still gets just about any crowd hype. The song is a survival story that not only puts Meek Mill’s life on wax, but also speaks to the harrowing times that gave the track its vibrancy. But the selling point of “Dreams and Nightmares” is the story of its creation. Meek Mill’s signature has always been his own twist on the art of storytelling. In a genre with no shortage of underdog stories, Meek Mill’s “ Dreams and Nightmares” stands out. Indianapolis will look for their second straight win next Sunday against the New England Patriots.Hip Hop at 50 is our yearlong look at the people, sound, art, and impact of hip-hop culture on the world. Then again, we are talking about the Colts. Looks like the Colts will have to extend their search outside of the state and pick literally any song besides one that already has a major impact on a different NFL team. Maybe not? I couldn’t name one song from any of those musicians and the only familiar name on the list is Freddie Gibbs. Surely, that list must have someone worthy enough to make the victory playlist, right? So let’s do the Colts a solid and take a quick look at rappers that are from Indiana. I understand Shane Steichen is there and that he probably had an influence on the song selection but regardless, it just can’t happen. I really don’t even want Meek Mill or Dreams & Nightmares being associated with that loser franchise. There has to be another song to play in Indianapolis. The song has been played a billion times in the city and even today, you’ll hear it echoing from the parking lots outside of Lincoln Financial Field on game days. Listen, call it gatekeeping or literally whatever else you want, but Dreams & Nightmares shouldn’t be on anyone’s Spotify victory playlist unless you’re a professional sports team that resides in Philadelphia.Įveryone knows that Meek Mill, a Philadelphia native, and his song Dreams & Nightmares was the anthem for the Eagles‘ Super Bowl LVII win over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Looks like Irsay is back on the cocaine folks. – Meek Mill (and also me) □□ /itIc8xcNF0- Jim Irsay November 6, 2023 Hold up, wait a minute, ya’ll thought we were finished.
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