''Dreamchasers'' is the eighth
mixtape by American rapper
Meek Mill
Robert Rihmeek Williams (born May 6, 1987), known professionally as Meek Mill, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he embarked on his music career as a battle rapper, and later formed a short-lived rap group, ...
(hosted by
DJ Drama
Tyree Cinque Simmons (born April 22, 1978), professionally known as DJ Drama, is an American DJ, record executive and music promoter. He is the co-founder (with Don Cannon) of Generation Now, an Atlantic Records imprint with artists including ...
). It was released on August 11, 2011, by
Maybach Music Group and on professional mixtape website
DatPiff
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and is the first installment in the ''Dreamchasers'' series. ''Dreamchasers'' features guest appearances by American rappers
Young Chris
Christopher Francis Ries (born March 9, 1983), known professionally as Young Chris, is an American rapper. He is a member of Philadelphia rap duo Young Gunz alongside his childhood friend, rapper Neef Buck, signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. The duo ...
,
Rick Ross,
Beanie Sigel, Mel Love, NH,
Yo Gotti
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, and Young Pooh. Production includes A One, All Star, The Beat Bully,
Jahlil Beats
Orlando Jahlil Tucker (born February 8, 1988), better known by his stage name Jahlil Beats, is an American hip hop producer. He is currently signed to Jay Z's Roc Nation. He has produced for artists such as Puff Daddy, Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Mee ...
, and
Lex Luger
Lawrence Wendell Pfohl (born June 2, 1958), better known by the ring name Lex Luger, is an American retired professional wrestler, bodybuilder, and football player. In 2011 he began working with WWE on its wellness policy. He is best known for ...
.
Reception
Critical response
Upon its release ''Dreamchasers'' received generally positive reviews from
music critics
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. Jordan Sargent of
Pitchfork Media
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Schreiber started Pitchfork while working ...
gave the mixtape a 7.4 out of 10, saying "There are plenty of mid-tier rappers willing to merely ride out Lex Luger's wave, but Meek has enough dimensions to be in it for the long haul."
Carl Chery of
XXL gave the mixtape an XL, saying "Calling Dreamchasers a classic may be a bit of a stretch, but it undoubtedly precipitates anticipation for Meek’s eventual debut."
Edwin Ortiz of
HipHopDX
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...
gave the mixtape a positive review, saying "Dream Chasers is an extension of what Meek Mill solidified on Self Made Vol. 1: a young hungry emcee who has found the right supporting cast to push his brand of Rap. In any case, Meek Mill should have changed the title of this project, because frankly it seems like his dreams are fast becoming reality."
Track listing
References
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2011 mixtape albums
Meek Mill albums
Albums produced by Lex Luger
Albums produced by Aone
Albums produced by Jahlil Beats
Albums produced by Noah "40" Shebib
Albums produced by Southside (record producer)
Albums produced by T-Minus (record producer)
Albums produced by TM88
Albums produced by Cardiak