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The-Dream Turned Chicago Into a One Night Only Hit Factory

Posted on February 28th, 2017
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Staff Editor


You can know that an artist has many hits but it’s different when you are in the same room with them to experience it live. That was the case this past Saturday (Feb. 26) as The-Dream took over Metro in Chicago for an intimate affair. The venue hosted a strong turnout for the R&B singer/songwriter to put on display his array of classics and pen work that he had provided to some of your favorites.

Flanked by a screen, which displayed video graphics and flashed the titles of his hits, his DJ, and a dazzling light display, The-Dream was ready for the warm reception that was graced upon as soon as his first foot hit the stage. Outfitted in all black – Givenchy tee, black jeans, cap, and shades – aside from his glistening gold chain, The Radio Killa was ready to live up to his name.

The longtime fans of The-Dream were treated to lengthy stays of his early work as he performed nearly the entire body of LoveHate; the audience peeking through the high octaves of “Falsetto” and the classic “I Luv Your Girl.”

A foray through Love vs. Money brought forth steamy slow burners like “Put It Down” and “Kelly’s 12 Play” and up-tempo jams like “Rockin’ That Shit” and “Walkin’ on the Moon” evoking subtle swag in brief dance steps and brought his performance of the singles to the presence by taking the fans through “College Daze” and “Lemon Lean,” hat tips to his Love You To Death EP.

However, The-Dream would remiss if he didn’t provide a glimpse into the work that he has done for others. Covering “Holy Grail,” “All of the Lights” and “Ultralight Beam” he proclaimed “If I don’t sing it, you won’t know I did it.” One of the covers was the pen game he offered to J.Holiday for “Bed,” a track that now over a decade later is catching new legs after The-Dream’s version was included in the recent Yeezy Season 5 fashion show.

The trip through the classic discography of The-Dream featured a break where he saluted the icon Prince as an inspiration as hues of purple dominated the building throughout his cover.

Showcasing his endless amount of hits, the Radio Killa’s set concluded with multiple encores, each one bringing another hit and garnering a louder celebration. By the time the final song was sung there was still the belief he could go for another hour.

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