Dreamchasers 3

Dreamchasers 3
Mixtape by Meek Mill
Released September 29, 2013
Recorded 2013
Genre Hip hop
Label Dream Chasers Records, Maybach Music Group
Producer Boi-1da, Black Metaphor, Cardo, Key Wane, The Mekanics, Rio, Scott Storch, Jay Cornell, Super CED, Southside, TM88, Tone Beats
Meek Mill chronology

Dreams and Nightmares
(2012)		 Dreamchasers 3
(2013)		 Dreams Worth More Than Money
(2015)

Dreamchasers 3 is the eighth mixtape by American rapper Meek Mill. The mixtape was released on September 29, 2013, for free download on mixtape hosting websites by Maybach Music Group and Dream Chasers Records. The mixtape features guest appearances from Travis Scott, Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Birdman, Rick Ross, Mase, French Montana, Future, Yo Gotti, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Cory Gunz and his Dream Chasers Records artists Lil Snupe, Omelly, Louie V Gutta and Guordan Banks, among others.

Background

In November 2012, during an interview with Cosmic Kev producer Jahlil Beats stated that he would be producing on Dreamchasers 3.[1] On January 5, 2013, Meek Mill revealed a tentative track listing on his Instagram.[2] On March 8, 2013, Meek Mill announced that the mixtape would be released on May 6, 2013.[3] On August 26, 2013, he announced that the mixtape would be released on September 20, 2013.[4] On September 3, 2013, the mixtape was pushed back until September 29, 2013.[5] The following day, the first song from the mixtape "I B On That" featuring Nicki Minaj, French Montana and Fabolous was released.[6]

On September 11, 2013, he released the final cover artwork.[2] On September 25, 2013, during an interview with Rolling Stone he spoke about a song he was going to make the intro of the mixtape, saying: "Kendrick's verse. Kendrick's verse, man. [Laughs] I don't know if I'ma keep it, though. Some of the guys I'm throwing shots at, I'm actually cool with these guys and I don't really be throwing shots at guys I'm cool with ... that really was influenced by the Kendrick shit, so we'll determine by tonight if I'ma finish that or not. My focus is on the intro, on making another fire-ass intro that I can go crazy to in the club."[7] On October 1, 2013, the music video was released for "I B On That" featuring Nicki Minaj, French Montana and Fabolous.[8] On December 11, 2013, the music video was released for "I'm Leanin" featuring Travis Scott.[9] On January 31, 2014, the music video was released for "Heaven or Hell" featuring Jadakiss and Guordan Banks.[10]

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
BET [11]
HipHopDX (positive)[12]
Stereogum (positive)[13]
XXL (L)[14]
Wellington Daily News (positive)[15]

Dreamchasers 3 was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Jake Rohn of BET gave the mixtape four out of five stars, saying "Dreamchasers 3, like most mixtapes, does have some filler like "My Life" and the monotonous "We Ain't the Same" (which ironically bares too much similarity to what every other rapper is saying on records these days). It's not perfect, but it's pretty close.With Meek's current momentum, a slew of fellow dreamchasers in his corner and one of the strongest teams in the game behind him, he is establishing himself again as a true star on this tape and a deadly opponent on the mic."[11] Bruce Smith of HipHopDX gave the album a positive review, saying "Fans of Meek Mill’s Dreamchasers or Dreamchasers 2, are bound to find much to like about Dreamchasers 3. However, when Meek’s competition is talking about raising the bar lyrically, and he continues to rap about repo-ing women, and comparing diamond flooded watches to the disaster that was Hurricane Katrina, it won’t be surprising if his overall standing within the game takes another hit. This edition of "Dreamchasers" is closed out with what sounds to be an intro to Meek’s next effort, and hopefully that project shows the growth many think Meek Mill is capable of."[12] Emmanuel C.M. of XXL gave the mixtape an L, saying "Even though the tape isn’t game changing, it does show that Meek is very capable of making propulsive rap music that can also serve as hits. No longer is he only capable of making street anthems; he can actually churn out a vast array of records that will actually get spins. The growth is there. He’s using his strength, raw emotion and skill as a storyteller, and mastering his craft as an artist. However, this is far from the main course, just a table of different selections to temper the appetite."[14]

On December 24, 2013, XXL ranked it at number 20 of their list of best mixtapes of the year.[16]

Track listing

No. TitleProducer(s) Length
1. "Im Leanin (Intro)" (featuring Travis Scott, Birdman & Diddy)Cardo 3:44
2. "Make Me"  Super CED 4:45
3. "Dope Dealer" (featuring Rick Ross & Nicki Minaj)Key Wane 4:48
4. "Lil Snupe Skit"    3:34
5. "Lil Nigga Snupe"  Boi-1da 3:27
6. "Ain't Me" (featuring Yo Gotti & Omelly)J. Oliver 4:35
7. "I B On Dat" (featuring Nicki Minaj, Fabolous & French Montana)Southside, TM88 4:05
8. "Hip Hop"  The Beat Bully 3:02
9. "Money Ain't No Issue" (featuring Future & Fabolous)Cardo 4:11
10. "We Ain't The Same" (Omelly featuring Louie V Gutta)Jay Cornell 3:30
11. "Heaven or Hell" (featuring Jadakiss & Guordan Banks)The Beat Bully 5:12
12. "Fuckin' Wit Me" (featuring Tory Lanez)The Mekanics, Scott Storch 3:51
13. "My Life" (featuring French Montana)Lee Major 2:52
14. "Rich Porter Skit"    0:54
15. "Rich Porter" (featuring Rick Ross)Rio 3:14
16. "Right Now" (featuring French Montana, Mase & Cory Gunz)Rio 3:44
17. "The End (Outro)"  Black Metaphor 3:10

References

  1. ↑ "Jahlil Beats Talks Signing With Jay-Z & Says "Dreamchasers 3" Is Coming". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cooper, Roman (2013-09-29). "Meek Mill "Dreamchasers 3" Cover Art, Tracklisting, Download & Stream". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  3. ↑ "Meek Mill Announces "Dreamchasers 3" Mixtape Release Date". Complex. 2013-03-08. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  4. ↑ "Meek Mill Announces ‘Dreamchasers 3′ Release Date". TheSource. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  5. ↑ Cooper, Roman (2013-09-03). "Meek Mill Compares Himself To LeBron James, Discusses Upcoming Projects". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  6. ↑ "Meek Mill f/ French Montana, Nicki Minaj & Fabolous "I B On That"". Complex. 2013-09-04. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  7. ↑ Jeff Rosenthal (2013-09-26). "Meek Mill Previews 'Dreamchasers 3' Mixtape in New York City | Music News". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  8. ↑ "Video: Meek Mill f/ Nicki Minaj, Fabolous, & French Montana – ‘I B on Dat’". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  9. ↑ "Video: Meek Mill f/ Travi$ Scott – ‘I’m Leanin". Rap-Up.com. 2013-09-29. Retrieved 2014-02-05.
  10. ↑ "Video: Meek Mill f/ Jadakiss & Guordan Banks – ‘Heaven or Hell’". Rap-Up.com. 2014-01-30. Retrieved 2014-02-05.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Rohn, Jake. "Mixtape Review: Meek Mill, Dreamchasers 3 | News". BET. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Smith, Bruce (2013-10-03). "Meek Mill - Dreamchasers 3 (Mixtape Review)". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  13. ↑ "Mixtape Of The Week: Meek Mill Dreamchasers 3". Stereogum. 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Meek Mill Keeps It Consistent With His 'Dreamchasers 3' Mixtape - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  15. ↑ DreamChasers 3 review. "DreamChasers 3 review - Blogs - Wellington Daily News - Wellington, KS". Wellington Daily News. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
  16. ↑ "The 25 Best Mixtapes Of 2013 - Page 3 of 6 - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-12-24. Retrieved 2014-02-05.