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Still Dreaming Featuring Kanye West-Hip Hop is Dead. “some people, some people, some people really are”. Now storytelling is all a matter of perspective, and although I may not have any experience paralleling my life with the likes of Kanye and Nas, they seem to connect with me on this song in particular due to it’s universal relationship drama. The sample ‘still dreaming’ reaches me like an elusive fantasy that feels like it’s within arms reach but just out of hands grasp, and a combination of rhythm and lyrics that just seems to work.  Even though the rappers involved can come off as hard and weathered, their message hits a soft note like they are singing their raps as opposed to spitting them, making for a special jam. 

I never forget a face Don’t go plastic on me Nothing’s set in stone You’re not dipped in gold Dipped in gold You can’t breathe if you’re dipped in gold You are not on paper You are not a copy You’re so, you’re so..so thick, so thick

amy winehouse (2002-2011)

The many moods of Miranda Tacchia

Fender rhodes, Roland sh-2000 synthesizer, drum programming & background vocals by yours truly

Childish Gambino - I. The Worst Guys (feat. Chance The Rapper)