Fantasy (D-Block Europe song) explained

Fantasy
Type:	single
Artist:	D-Block Europe
Album:	Lap 5
Length:	2:37
Chronology:	D-Block Europe
Prev Title:	Elegant & Gang
Prev Year:	2022
Next Title:	Man in the Mirror
Next Year:	2022

"Fantasy" is a song by British hip hop collective, D-Block Europe. It was released on 21 July 2022, as the third single from DBE's sophomore studio album Lap 5. The song was mixed, mastered, and recorded in France by French engineer, IBØ and DBE's go-to producer, Prince Galalie.^{[1] [2]}

Critical reception

Writing for NME, in a review, Kyann-Sian Williams noted that the track has an "afroswing sound" which "isn’t DBE’s signature sound."^[3] He continued to note that the track "has a bland beat to rap over," however, the "lyrics are endearing."^[3] He states that Young Adz' "comical wit keeps the interest."^[3]

Music video

The William Thomas-directed music video is seen to be filmed in Paris and shows both artists "daydreaming about their ideal worlds."^[2]

Personnel

Credits and personnel adapted from Tidal.^[4]

Musicians

• Adam Nathaniel "Young Adz" Williams – lead artist, songwriter, composer
• Ricky Earl "Dirtbike LB" Banton – lead artist, songwriter, composer

Technical

• IBØ – recording engineer
• IBØ – mastering engineer
• Prince Galalie – mixing engineer

Notes and References

1. Web site: Olaoya . Ezra . D-Block Europe Announce New Album ‘Lap 5’ With “Fantasy” Visuals. 2022-07-22. 2023-07-22 . . en.
2. Web site: Courtney . Wynter . D-BLOCK EUROPE ANNOUNCE ‘LAP 5’ ALBUM WITH NEW “FANTASY” VISUALS. 2022-07-21. 2023-07-22 . . en.
3. Web site: Williams . Kyann-Sian . D-Block Europe – ‘Lap 5’ review: Lewisham collective show their lovey-dovey sides. 2022-09-23. 2023-07-22 . . en.
4. Web site: Fantasy / D-Block Europe. Tidal. 21 July 2022.