![]() ![]() Unfortunately, that debut Dreams and Nightmares sounds a little too much like someone else’s. After 2011’s chaotic “House Party” single won over the critics and streets alike, the stage was set for Mill to give us his prime debut album. Once his relationship with Grand Hustle ended, Ross and company knew about the potential stardom in Mill’s talents, eventually adding him to the label and fine-tuning all of his strengths to ready him for the national stage. Signed by T.I.’s Grand Hustle in the late-2000s, Mill garnered a loyal following on the mixtape circuit for his undeniably charismatic party bangers. "Everybody had been talking about Dreamchasers 1, so it seems everybody was just waiting for Dreamchasers 2 and got it.Like most of Maybach Music Group’s roster, Meek Mill’s story is one of a talented, but discarded, rap artist left to die by the major labels until Rick Ross and company could groom him into one of the most popular new artists in hip-hop today. ![]() "When I woke up, I was surprised myself to see it have that many hits," says Meek, who later that month signed a management deal with Roc Nation. Prepped for success: His momentum carried over into this year, but even he was stunned by the overwhelming response to Dreamchasers 2, which was downloaded 1.5 million times within six hours of its release. Meek appeared on both of the label's Self Made compilations, scoring hits featuring Ross with Tupac Back and Ima Boss. Ross later saw the younger rapper move the crowd at a concert and signed him to Maybach Music Group in February 2011. The previous summer, Meek had tweeted to Ross, inviting him to collaborate on a song, Rose Red, which also featured T.I. It helped land him on the cover of hip-hop magazine XXL's annual Freshman Class issue. "I have high expectations for anything I do, and I have to stay at the top of my game."īreaking out: He garnered critical acclaim and an expanded fan base with his 2011 DJ Drama-hosted mixtape Dreamchasers, on which he talked about his life in the 'hood and future aspirations. "I just work hard and stay focused," says the rapper, whose stage name stems from his middle name, Rahmeek. He hasn't looked back since, releasing a steady stream of music (including a half-dozen mixtapes), making featured appearances with other artists and touring. He came close to signing with T.I'.s Grand Hustle label, but was arrested on gun charges and spent eight months in jail. ![]() Taking a wrong turn: By 2008, record labels were starting to take serious interest, as his Flamers mixtapes were some of the hottest on the streets. I was just showcasing my music and relying on my talent to get my message around." "It's a win-lose situation because you're giving your music away for free, but I still get to do shows. "(The Internet) is the biggest form of promotion and I could send my music out worldwide," says Meek, who has the words "motivation" and "dedication" prominently tatted on his forearms. The dream part is me living as an artist making money touring across the world, and nightmares touches on everything that it took for me to make it from the streets." "A lot of the songs are about my life, my pain, and you can tell I've been through these things," says Meek, whose father was killed when he was 5. He gets plenty of help with guest appearances by Ross, Wale, Nas, John Legend, Mary J.Blige and Trey Songz. ![]() 2 in Columbus, Ohio.Ī two-sided story: On Dreams and Nightmares, 25-year-old Meek (aka Robert Williams) talks about avoiding the pitfalls of urban streets, while also exalting the success he now enjoys. He'll join Ross and the rest of the Maybach crew on a 30-date college tour that starts Nov. The Maybach Music signee has also had several high-profile showcases, including performing with label boss Rick Ross and Mariah Carey on the NFL Kickoff concert in New York. He scored a top 10 urban hit over the summer with Amen, featuring Drake and Jeremih, and a second hit, the Kirko Bangz-assisted Young and Gettin It, is on its way up. #MEEK MILL DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES 2 FREE#His time has come: Just six months after he crashed several file-sharing sites with more than 3 million downloads of his free mixtape, Dreamchasers 2, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill's long-anticipated debut album, Dreams and Nightmares, arrives Tuesday. Hit single 'Amen' featuring Drake called blasphemous by Philadelphia minister.He's signed to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group.His 'Dreamchasers 2' mixtape crashed several file-sharing sites in May. ![]()
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