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A Dream (Common song)
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Wikipedia article
"'A Dream'" is a single by rapper Common from the soundtrack to 'Freedom Writers'. It is produced by will.i.am, who also sings the song's chorus. The song heavily samples Martin Luther King Jr.'s historical "I Have a Dream" speech, which relates to the song's lyrics about racism. The single release of "A Dream" includes two will.i.am tracks, "Colors" and "Bus Ride."
Music video
The video for the single contains images from the 'Freedom Writers' movie (many of which feature Hilary Swank, its lead actress), mixed with animated series with will.i.am singing on a platform and Common rapping in corridor and bedrooms before stylized images of the Civil Rights Movement. Television footage of the "I Have a Dream" speech is exposed on guide throughout the video. The imagery is destined to increase the song's messages of determination in the face of discrimination, and ambition for a racially equal world.
Track listing
# "A Dream"
# "Colors"
# "Bus Ride"
Chart positions
See also
* List of Common songs
* Civil rights movement in popular culture
Category:2006 singles
Category:2006 songs
Category:Common (rapper) songs
Category:Will.i.am songs
Category:Songs written by will.i.am
Category:Songs about Martin Luther King Jr.
Category:Songs about freedom
Category:Songs written by Common (rapper)
Category:Hollywood Records singles
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