The Dream Merchant Vol. 2
9th Wonder · 2007
67 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop
A smooth blend of soulful samples and intricate beats, embodying the essence of hip-hop's golden era.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brooklyn in My Mind (Crooklyn Dodgers 3) — This track features poignant narratives about New York life, blending clever wordplay with 9th Wonder's signature soulful production.
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Baking Soda — With its infectious hook and rhythmic flow, this track exemplifies the seamless fusion of storytelling and catchy production that defines the album.
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Let It Bang — This song stands out for its hard-hitting beat and confident delivery, showcasing 9th Wonder's versatility as a producer while maintaining an engaging energy throughout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and cohesive themes, though it remains within established hip-hop norms.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of soulful samples layered with intricate drum patterns, creating a rich texture throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal snippets from classic soul songs, seamlessly blending them into the beats.
- The sequencing includes interludes that provide thematic transitions between tracks, enhancing the overall flow of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smooth grooves for relaxed moments
- nostalgic vibes for reflective listening
- intricate beats for detail-oriented fans
- soulful samples evoke emotional depth
- for late-night introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2007, 9th Wonder was gaining recognition as a prominent producer following his work on Little Brother's acclaimed albums. 'The Dream Merchant Vol. 2' serves as a follow-up to his previous release, solidifying his reputation in underground hip-hop while showcasing his signature sampling style.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mr. Dream Merchant (intro) 1:12
- 2 Shots 3:25
- 3 Merchant of Dreams 3:43
- 4 Brooklyn in My Mind (Crooklyn Dodgers 3) 4:25
- 5 Sunday 4:50
- 6 Baking Soda 4:19
- 7 Reminisce (Take Time) 4:54
- 8 No Time to Chill 3:01
- 9 It Aint Over 2:54
- 10 The Last Time (The D, the Chi, and the Lou) 5:08
- 11 Saved 3:04
- 12 The Milky Lowa 3:35
- 13 Backlash 4:16
- 14 Thank You 3:57
- 15 Let It Bang 3:48
- 16 What Makes a Man 3:13
- 17 Special Remix 3:24
- 18 You Wanna 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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