Dreams

"Dreams" is a song by American rapper the Game, from his debut album, The Documentary. It was released as the fifth official single from the album in all territories except France, which saw "Higher" released there first. The song was produced by Kanye West and features a sample of "No Money Down" by soul music singer Jerry Butler. The song is dedicated to Yetunde Price (the elder half-sister of tennis stars Serena Williams and Venus Williams), who was shot dead on September 14, 2003; the Williams' also came from the Game's hometown of Compton, California. The lyrics cite the Dr. Dre album 2001 being released "in 2001", when it was actually released in 1999. The song was placed 5th on About.com's Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2005. "Dreams" debuted at No. 97 and peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The single was also commercially successful in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart. Music video The music video was directed by Phillip Atwell and it features cameos by R&B singer and actress Mýa, Dr. Dre, veteran singer Jim Gilstrap and comedian Michael Colyar. It also features graffiti that memorializes the deceased artists and historical figures mentioned in the song. Tributes Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) Lisa Nicole Lopes (Left Eye) (May 27, 1971 – April 25, 2002) Jam Master Jay (January 21, 1965 – October 30, 2002) Yetunde Price (August 9, 1972 – September 14, 2003) Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) Tupac Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996) Huey Percy Newton (February 17, 1942 – August 22, 1989) Eric Lynn Wright (Eazy-E) (September 7, 1964 – March 26, 1995) Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.) (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997) Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984)