All Entries tagged with "A Dreamer's Perspective"

The Hip-Hop Purist Debate, Round Two

Posted by Nathan S. on 05/02/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, A Dreamer's Perspective

A while back RefinedHype regular Mike Dreams penned an article titled "Hip-Hop Purists Could Kill the Music Forever". As expected, the article generated a lot of discussion and debate, so much so that just the other day I got an email from a reader named Scott who wanted to revive the debate. Mike Dreams agreed, and the rest is history. Enjoy. See more...

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Dear Kat Stacks, When Did Being a Ho Become Cool?

Posted by Mike Dreams (Michael A. Hannah) on 04/01/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, A Dreamer's Perspective

When did being a 'ho" become cool? Why is this topic on my mind? Well, this week, some random chick popped up on the internet named Kat Stacks. In a less classier (for LACK of a better word) way, she got her "Superhead" on and told the world via YouTube video that she had slept with multiple rap artists, including a $1200 rendezvous with Young Tunechi himself. WHY has this become more accepted that it ever has been in the past? See more...

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Is Drake a Sellout for Pushing Sprite?

Posted by Mike Dreams (Michael A. Hannah) on 03/25/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, A Dreamer's Perspective

“Cash Rules Everything Around Me, CREAM, get the money, dollar, dollar bills y’all.” We all know the song. It’s a classic. Cash money has been a topic in hip hop for the longest. With that in mind, I've been hearing a lot of (ignorant) people throw the word "sell-out" around lately when rap artists are endorsing certain products. I thought the object of the game was to be successful, which would include people getting money from sponsoring and things of that nature. So why you all aggy? The topic came up recently when Drake's Sprite commercial came out. See more...

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I Can’t Help It, I’m an Optimist

Posted by Mike Dreams (Michael A. Hannah) on 03/04/10 | Filed under Features, A Dreamer's Perspective

A long conversation last night with a friend spawned me to talk about this today topic today . Everyone knows I refer to myself as a "dreamer". Shoot, I named my debut album "Dreamer's Poetry" and changed my name to a alias that literally tells you what I do. (Mike Dreams). I begin thinking about why I did this and what it all really means. Why am I so optimistic about life and why do I feel you should be too? See more...

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Don’t Call My Album a Mixtape!

Posted by Mike Dreams (Michael A. Hannah) on 02/25/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, A Dreamer's Perspective

What is the difference between an album and a mixtape? Perception is everything. Some people hear the word "mixtape" and they immediately classify it in a project that may have not been that serious. A lot of people are putting out mixtapes. That's nothing new. But when you hear ALBUM, that seems to hold a little more prestige with people. It's a bigger deal and might even compel you to go check it out more than if it was just a mixtape.

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Where to Now? Life After “Dreamer’s Poetry”

Posted by Mike Dreams (Michael A. Hannah) on 02/17/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, A Dreamer's Perspective

To me, creating "Dreamer's Poetry", and album I worked on for years, was a very interesting, diverse experience. It was wonderful. It was horrible. It was uplifting. It was nerve-wracking. It was up and it was down, which ultimately makes the process a perfect metaphor for life. So where do I go now? I'm glad you asked. See more...

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The Dangerous Road From Child Star to Rap Icon: Drake vs. Orlando Brown

Posted by Mike Dreams (Michael A. Hannah) on 02/03/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, A Dreamer's Perspective

Okay, so I know firsthand that's it's difficult enough to infiltrate the music industry as an unknown artist with the ability to mold their reputation as they enter the industry. But what about those child stars who we learned to love as their characters on kiddie shows or youthful teen dramas. How do they make that transition...and do it correctly? Let's examine two major cases, Drake and Orlando Brown. See more...

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Mike Dreams Premiers “Dreamer’s Poetry” Official Artwork & Tracklist

Posted by Mike Dreams (Michael A. Hannah) on 01/22/10 | Filed under A Dreamer's Perspective

Having thoroughly broken down his new single "Hip-Hop Anthem", Mike Dreams has now agreed to premier the artwork and official tracklist from his upcoming album "Dreamer's Poetry", set to drop February 8 on DJBooth.net and 2DopeBoyz.com. See more...

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Mike Dreams Breaks Down His New “Hip-Hope Anthem” (Bonus Download)

Posted by Mike Dreams (Michael A. Hannah) on 01/22/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Downloads, Features, A Dreamer's Perspective

Last night Mike Dreams premiered his new, dopely inspired record "Hip-Hop Hope (Hello World)" on DJBooth.net and today's he's here to take us deep, deep inside the record, giving us the behind-the-scenes story surrounding the song's creation and his life at the time. See more to read, listen and download...

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