Dreams (Smokin Beats song) explained

Dreams
Type:single
Artist:Smokin Beats featuring Lyn Eden
Released:1997
Recorded:1996
Genre:UK garage
Length:7:57
Label:AM:PM
Producer:Neil Rumney, Paul Landon
Chronology:Smokin Beats
Prev Title:The Unreleased Project
Prev Year:1997
Next Title:Rejoice for Life
Next Year:1998

"Dreams" is a song by English house/UK garage duo Smokin Beats, featuring singer Lyn Eden on vocals. It was first released on the duo's own label Smokin Beats in 1996, then released as an official single on the AM:PM label in 1997, containing remixes by Erick Morillo, Ian Pooley and Kings of Tomorrow. The song peaked at No. 23 on the UK Singles Chart, and also reached No. 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart in January 1998.[1]

In 2015, a set of remixes was released on Hot Source Records containing mixes by artists such as Tough Love, DJ Q, Oxide & Neutrino, Low Steppa, and drum & bass producers Upgrade and Klax.[2] Vice and Breakbeat.co.uk gave positive reviews of the remixes by DJ Q and Klax, respectively.[3] [4]

Redbull.com included "Dreams" in their list of "10 underground UK garage classics that still sound fresh today".[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SMOKIN BEATS FEAT. LYN EDEN | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company.
  2. Web site: Smokin Beats - Dreams (2015 Remixes). November 17, 2015. T.H.E - Music Essentials.
  3. Web site: Bassline King DJ Q's Smokin' Beats Remix is a Dream Come True. THUMP. Staff. November 26, 2015.
  4. Web site: PREMIERE: Smokin Beats - Dreams (Klax Remix). November 13, 2015. Drum&BassArena.
  5. Web site: 10 underground UK garage classics that still sound fresh today. Red Bull.
  6. Web site: Official UK Dance Singles Chart (18 January 1998 - 24 January 1998). Official Charts Company.