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Street Dreams (song)

For the Hollywood Undead song, seeAmerican Tragedy (album).

"Street Dreams"is a 1996 single by AmericanrapperNas.The song wasIt Was Written'ssecond single, following "If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)"."Street Dreams "contains aninterpolationfrom theEurythmicssong "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"and asamplefromLinda Clifford's "Never Gonna Stop". A remix, including an appearance byR. Kelly,was released shortly after the original. It featured samples fromThe Isley Brothers'"Choosey Lover"along with some elements fromMarvin Gaye's "Mercy Mercy Me."The remix version was performed live on an episode of theNickelodeonseriesAll Thatin February 1997.

"Street Dreams"
SinglebyNas
from the albumIt Was Written
B-side"Affirmative Action"
ReleasedOctober 22, 1996
Recorded1996
GenreMafioso rap[1]
Length4:39(Original)
4:27(Remix)
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Trackmasters
Nassingles chronology
"If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)"
(1996) 		"Street Dreams"
(1996) 		"Head over Heels"
(1997)
Music video
"Street Dreams"onYouTube

The song's big-budget video, directed byHype Williams,was an allusion to theMartin ScorsesefilmCasino.It was filmed inLas Vegasaround the timeTupac Shakurwas murdered and featured acameo appearancebyFrank Vincent.Kenya MooreofThe Real Housewives of Atlantais also featured in the video.

The song was Nas's first to enter the top 50 on theBillboardHot 100,reaching number 22. It was certified Gold by theRecording Industry Association of Americaon January 8, 1997.[2]

Music video

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There is a music video for both the original and the remix featuringR. Kelly.The original music video was directed byHype Williamsand was filmed in September 1996. It was released in the fall of 1996.[3]The music video was released for the week ending on October 6, 1996. The video is an homage toCasino (film)and featuresFrank Vincent.The video contains an additional sample ofLove Is StrangebyMickey & Sylvia,which can be heard at the beginning and at the end of the song.

Live performances

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Nas performed the song live at theAmerican Music Awards of 1996on January 27, 1997.

Single track listing

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A-Side

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  1. "Street Dreams" (Album Version) (4:08)
  2. "Street Dreams" (Bonus Verse) (4:08)
  3. "Street Dreams" (Instrumental) (4:08)

B-Side

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  1. "Affirmative Action" (Remix) (4:09)
  2. "Affirmative Action" (Album Version) (4:19)
    • Produced by Dave Atkinson
  3. "Affirmative Action" (Instrumental) (3:44)

Charts

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Chart (1996–97) Peak
position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[4] 20
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5] 39
Scotland(OCC)[6] 27
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7] 50
UK Singles(OCC)[8] 12
UK Dance(OCC)[9] 6
UK Hip Hop/R&B(OCC)[10] 1
USBillboardHot 100[11] 22
USDance Singles Sales(Billboard)[12] 1
USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs(Billboard)[13] 18
USHot Rap Songs(Billboard)[14] 1

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[2] Gold 500,000^

^Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^David Drake (2015-06-15)."The Homage: Mafia Culture's Influence on Rap Music".Complex Magazine.Retrieved2019-07-26.
  2. ^ab"American single certifications – Nas – Street Dreams".Recording Industry Association of America.RetrievedFebruary 11,2015.
  3. ^NasVEVO (2011-03-27),Nas - Street Dreams,retrieved2016-12-07
  4. ^"Tipparade-lijst van week 52, 1996"(in Dutch).Dutch Top 40.RetrievedMarch 18,2023.
  5. ^"Nas – Street Dreams ".Top 40 Singles.Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  6. ^"Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100".Official Charts Company.Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  7. ^"Nas – Street Dreams ".Singles Top 100.Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  8. ^"Official Singles Chart Top 100".Official Charts Company.Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  9. ^"Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40".Official Charts Company.Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  10. ^"Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40".Official Charts Company.Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  11. ^"Nas Chart History (Hot 100)".Billboard.Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  12. ^"Nas Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)".Billboard.Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  13. ^"Nas Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)".Billboard.Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  14. ^"Nas Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)".Billboard.Retrieved February 11, 2015.
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