American Dream

Jakatta

About American Dream

"American Dream" is a song by Jakatta. The track samples two Thomas Newman pieces from the soundtrack for the film American Beauty: "Any Other Name" and "Dead Already". A spoken-word sample from "Two of Hearts" by Stacey Q is sampled on the track. The single peaked at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart and also reached the top 40 in Belgium, Ireland, and Spain. A remix of the song was released in summer 2001 and peaked at No. 63 in the UK. Unusually for a dance track, the majority of the track is in 64 time instead of the much more common 44.  


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2010
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Jakatta

David Russell Lee (born 18 June 1964) is an English DJ and house music producer, formerly known by the stage name Joey Negro, which he retired in July 2020 following the George Floyd protests. He has released music under a variety of pseudonyms, including Jakatta, Doug Willis, Raven Maize, Sessomatto as well as being part of the Sunburst Band. Lee has scored a number of top 40 hits, among them "American Dream", "So Lonely" and "My Vision", all under the name Jakatta. more »

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Written by: DAVID NEUHAUSER, GLEN LETSCH, MONTY C BYROM, STAN BYROM

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Song Creators
"American Dream" is a song produced by British musician and record producer, Dave Lee, under the alias, Jakatta.
Released Year
The single was released in the year 2000.
Chart Performance
"American Dream" achieved a commendable chart position. It reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and maintained a presence on the chart for a total of 11 weeks.
Album Appearance
The song is a part of Jakatta's debut record, 'Visions,' which was released in June 2002.
Movie Connection
"American Dream" samples a score by Thomas Newman from the movie "American Beauty". The sampled piece is the track titled "Any Other Name". The single also utilizes a quote from the film.
Genre
The song falls under the electronic genre, specifically synth-pop and ambient house.
Collaboration
The song was remixed by different artists, including Lucid, who took the song to number 13 in the UK Singles Chart in March 2002.
Music Video
The music video of "American Dream" is set in a seemingly post-apocalyptic world. It features a young boy and a robot companion exploring the ruins of a city.
Noteworthy Success
Despite not being a mainstream genre, the song achieved a remarkable success, gaining popularity in nightclubs across the UK and Europe.
Other Samples
The track also includes vocal samples from 'Two of Hearts' by Stacey Q.
Global Appeal
Besides its success in the UK, the song also reached the top 10 in several other countries including Netherlands, Denmark and Ireland.
Awards
While specific awards for "American Dream" were not noted, Jakatta, the artist behind the song, has gained recognition in the music industry as a successful record producer and remixer.
Legacy
The song left a lasting impression in the dance music world, and its sampling of cinematic elements set a precedent for many producers.
Popularity Over Time
Nearly two decades after its release, "American Dream" still manages to captures attention and has continued to be played in clubs and at music festivals.

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