Dubz D – Dreams Review - Tevyn J (13/10/2014)

 

Hailing from East London, 20-year-old Dubz D has been doing music from the tender age of 13. He started performing amongst artists such as Lil Simz at 16, releasing his debut project entitled ‘Don’t Doubt the Dubz’ on his 17^th birthday back in 2011.

‘Dreams’ is Dubz D’s 4^th project release since bursting onto the scene in 2011. In the past year or so, his visual releases were uploaded by the UK’s leading site for youth entertainment SBTV. As the release date for ‘Dreams’ draws closer, Dubz D has released freestyles and individual songs taken from the project. The unique and talented artist/producer has also recently been the latest artist to drop an impressive display of lyrical ability via the SBTV warm up session, as he builds momentum, he also drops a freestyle over Benny Banks QoQ shortly followed by a creative visual to accompany it.

As the curtains raise, and we are welcomed to ‘Dreams’ by a chilled piano, relaxing drum pattern and a distant yet familiar voice, as the instrumental builds, the intro sets the tone for the LP, as Dubz D delivers what can only be described as that ‘calm life vibe’ that resonates perfectly with his cathartic, thought provoking lyrics and melodic backing vocals.

If the intro didn’t grab you, the second track entitled ‘Live My Dreams’ is a very confessional track that is likely to draw you in. With its melodic chorus, insightful and relatable subject matter as Dubz expresses his desire to live his dreams.

Other tracks to look out for are as follows:

Recluse, which features an up and coming artist from Tottenham - Yinkzz CM who recently performed at Big Narstie’s BDL tour

Venting which LOTM5 Grime MC and Badside member Proton produced

That 08 Life, which features Elf and DeeJillz of The Square

Like Me, which is a powerful, heartfelt, cathartic expression of the situations and circumstances the East London MC has found himself in, the video for this track was also Dubz D’s first visual release on the SBTV channel.

Cold World, which features Blvk Blvd representative – Wize, who brings a completely different vibe to the song, with an entertaining, multi syllable, skippy flow, partnered with a different approach to lyricism.

‘Dreams’ consists of 15 tracks, and a couple of bonus tracks with exciting features including Rival, Proton Elf, and DeeJillz to name a few. I found it extremely refreshing that this release wasn’t spoilt by unnecessary or forced features on every song, but well thought out features here and there that actually add something to the project.

Dreams is set to be released via SBTV on the 07/12/14, and is definitely worth a listen for entertainment value, inspiration and insight into a familiar or completely contrasting lifestyle or story to you and I.