Breaking down and appreciating Dusk Till Dawn by Dreemy Sinatra, song by song.
Back 2 Work —
The first thing one notices when playing this track has to be the old school sound. The instrumentals are smooth and relaxing like the music your parents listen to, paired with Dreemy Sinatra’s rythmic lyrics. He talks about helping his family, saving the youth from mumble rap and coming up from nothing. Sinatra even describes himself in metaphor.
“A rose trying to grow from the pavement”
Just one of many catchy lines in this track.
Never go Back —
The next track is a promise to move forward from the concrete he grew from. Several times in the song the rapper echos a lyric.
“I can never go back to myself”.
The California Hip-Hop vibe is captured perfectly in this track as he speaks on nerdy kids getting the short end of the stick and modern day materialism. Sinatra expresses that he’s been “running this shit for four seasons”, a testament of his dedication to his own success.
Feel Alright —
This track slows down the tempo of the album so far. The soulful sound of the song matches its contents well. Dreemy Sinatra speaks on violence, police brutality and serious moments of injustice such as Flint, Michigan. He sheds light on the struggle that many young people have to deal with in a country still struggling with oppression and racism.
Gimme a Break —
The track title is spot on with its theme. Sinatra talks about his desire to be different and make a difference. His sound isn’t like everyone else in this new wave of Hip-Hop. He talks about moving from Savannah, Georgia to Waldorf, Maryland. The young and talented rapper shouts out his family for supporting him and swears that he was destined for greatness.
“Since a youngin I knew I live my life on stage”.
Life —
This track is somewhat of an autobiography. Dreemy Sinatra chronicles life over a beat that’s very easy to vibe to. He raps about growing up in Waldorf and living and going to school in Bannister. Shoutouts only a local can really understand. He declares himself the King, even throwing in a Game of Thrones reference and calls out rappers who “don’t tell the truth” about their lives and come-up. He talks about his friends growing up now either being “heartbroken or arrested” and reiterates that he puts his life into his craft. He manages to balance the seriousness of the topics with a futuristic, uplifting instrumental.
Quick Smoke Session —
This song is for all of the Prop. 71 compliant listeners. Dreemy Sinatra raps and opens up about smoking weed, something that isn’t uncommon in the Hip-Hop game, or the world, now.
“I just need a break from the things on my mind”.
“I fade away when I hit the blunt”.
The song is smooth and soulful. Highly recommended for when one is getting high. Singer Taxis Jae adds soulful, angelic vocals, making the track feel like a warm hug on one of those days.
“Imma need a lettuce sandwich, pockets full of romane”.
Diamonds —
The tempo of the album quickly picks up on this track. The bars are so clean and rapid fire that it feels like a Sway in the Morning freestyle. The rapper is boastful and confident. There’s too many lines in the song to go threw them all, so I made a list of a few that encompass the song’s mentality.
“The rap game filled with dope dealers and gold diggers”.
“They don’t need the braille to tell me they feel it”.
“My flow is like i’m sipping liquid gold”.
No Way — ( Too Easy, Dreemy Alpha & Geuice)
No Way takes a break from rapping a little bit and ventures down the R&B route, mixed with the familiar shares of a trap beat. The song speaks on the struggle that an artist may go through while chasing a rap career and trying to maintain a love life. “She said she gonna leave, ok, is she gonna leave? no way”. “I’ve just been rolling this gas bc you stressing me”. It details love pains that Sinatra’s audience can relate to and understand on the same level as himself.
“Girl this my crib so no you not kicking me out”
Passing Me By —
This track continues with an R&B style, seemingly a love letter from Dreemy Sinatra to that special woman in his life. It feels like a high school love story and you can’t help but root for him to get the girl. He pours his heart out on this track and the emotions are tangible. Here’s a few lines from song incase you want to use them for a little woo-ing in your own life.
“As she’s passing me by I look her right in her eyes”.
“You could have a better life, all you gotta do is choose”.
“Dry your eyes, baby girl dry, your eyes, don’t cry no more”
“With a beauty like yours why you put up with the stress”
“I’m the best that’s why them niggas hate me with you”.
Cry Together — (Dymezlos)
This song has the ultimate throw back vibes. The high pitched vocals used in the song reminds any old school Hip-Hop fan of Lonely by Akon, sampling Mr Lonely by Bobby Vinton. The song details his emotional journey with his mother and partner.
“Last night, me and my momma, we cried, cried together”.
He vows to do what’s right for the women he cares for in his life and raps about how he’s ready to take the next step with his partner. A feat not easily met by any young artist, yet Sinatra seems confident while speaking on it in the track.
“Los- “I plan to take you to the mother land together wakanda forever”.
“I wonder why you so alone in this house, i’m tryna make it a home”.
Sunshine — (Fahrelle Devine & CAF)
The album returns to its upbeat tempo as the third act and resolution of the project begins. Dreemy Sinatra is hopeful, to say the least, in this track. The hook, “my life full of sunshine”, even gets stuck in your head after a while as a listener. The young rapper cements his future and promises success for himself, his mother and his home town.
“Told my mom i’d never sign until I get a mil, I from the dorf I gotta keep it real”.
He admits that the road to success is difficult and tempting, but he doesn’t sound as if he’s giving up or slowing down any time soon.
Fah- “The devil knocking at my door had to rumble and tussle”.
Distance — (Dymezlos)
Distance maps out his journey as a rapper. The piano and soulful vocals blend with his style of rapping and make the track a truly complete piece. Dreemy Sinatra opens up about the hardships of being young and competing in this cutthroat competition.
“21, tryna follow my dreams”
“I’m dedicated to the things I chase after”.
Sinatra sheds light on the side of the struggle that most successful rappers don’t mention. He talks about the long nights, loss of ambition and feelings that no one is there to support you. The rap game is tough, it’s even harder when you’re in it. He repeats the coined phrase that inspires the title, “I just need distance”.
“ I had to learn I couldn’t do it by myself”.
“I just need you to call and know you’re there for me”.
His openness is refreshing to seeing from a young rapper. He finishes the song with a short, quick transition- “so”.
Thankful — (Dymezlos)
As the project comes to a close, Dreemy Sinatra says his thanks in this outta. He speaks to his significant other in song almost exclusively. He apologizes for being gone and busy, probably while completing this project, and admits his love and admiration for her openly and freely.
“I know i’ve been distant and ain’t been there for you”z
“Swear you’re a product of the things i’m missing”.
“I know sometimes I put you on the back burner but you never bailed on me like Nat Turner”.
Overall, Dreemy Sinatra’s project is polished and calculated. The production is stellar and the features he utilizes improve their tracks ten fold. His shout outs to his family and supporters heartwarming. His lyrical skills set him a part from the new sound in Hip-Hop and presents a bright future for the budding artists. Listening to the album feels like taking the journey along with him. The seams between each chapter are air tight and consistent. This project is definitely worthy of local and global glory.
