Daydreamin'
Jill Scott, Lupe Fiasco
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12 facts about this song
GenreThe song "Daydreamin'" falls under the genres of Alternative Hip Hop and Neo-soul.
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CollaborationThis song is a collaborative piece by American hip hop artist Lupe Fiasco and American soul singer Jill Scott.
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Album"Daydreamin'" is part of Lupe Fiasco's debut album "Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor", which was released in 2006.
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SampleThe song heavily samples the original version of "Daydream in Blue" by I Monster which itself samples "Daydream" by Gunter Kallmann Choir.
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Chart PerformanceEven though it's not one of Lupe Fiasco's most commercially successful songs, "Daydreamin'" still managed to peak at #38 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song present a critique of the over-glamorized lifestyle of mainstream hip-hop artists.
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Grammy AwardIt won the Grammy Award for the Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2008, a testament to its originality and critical acclaim.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Chris Robinson, depicts Lupe Fiasco walking with a giant robot through the streets of a city, as a metaphor for not fitting within the norms of society.
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ChorusJill Scott purely lends her vocals for the chorus, whilst Lupe Fiasco raps the verses.
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InspirationLupe Fiasco has mentioned in a few interviews that the song was inspired by his musings and reflections of the rap industry, hence the title 'Daydreamin'.
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Critics ReviewThe song has been often praised by critics for its clever lyrics and the soulful vocals of Jill Scott, which blend together to produce a truly vanguard piece of music.
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VariationsThere exist two versions of the song, one with Jill Scott and another with a sample from I Monster's "Daydream in Blue" instead of Scott's vocals.
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