My Favorite Dream
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| Released | August 30, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Children's music | |||
| Label | John Legend, Republic | |||
| Producer | Sufjan Stevens | |||
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| Singles from My Favorite Dream | ||||
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My Favorite Dream[1] is the upcoming tenth studio album by American singer John Legend. It is set for release on August 30, 2024, through John Legend Music Inc. and Republic Records. The album will include the single "L-O-V-E". It follows up his 2022 album Legend (2022).
The album is entirely produced by Sufjan Stevens.[2]
Background
[edit]My Favorite Dream marks Legend's first entry into children's music. Legend stated his idea for the album came from learning the Fisher-Price song "Maybe" on the piano.[1] Chrissy Teigen, his spouse, uploaded a video of Legend playing and singing "Maybe" to one of their children. The warm reception from Legend's fans inspired him to start creating children's music: "... I kind of took it as a challenge, not to just cover some songs kids already knew and loved, but to try to create something new. So, I wrote nine new original songs and made a whole album of it."[3][4]
Artwork
[edit]The album cover features a picture of Legend from his childhood, with childlike drawings in the margins.
Track listing
[edit]From Consequence of Sound:[2]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "We're a Family" | |
| 2. | "When I Feel Sad" | |
| 3. | "Three Little Birds" | |
| 4. | "L-O-V-E" (feat. Chrissy, Luna and Miles) | |
| 5. | "Deep in the Ocean Blue" | |
| 6. | "For You" | |
| 7. | "You Are My Sunshine" | |
| 8. | "When We Fly" | |
| 9. | "Safe" | |
| 10. | "Go to Sleep" | |
| 11. | "Always Come Back" | |
| 12. | "We're a Family" (solo piano) | |
| 13. | "Great, Great Day" (bonus track) | |
| 14. | "Friendship" (bonus track) | |
| 15. | "Maybe" (bonus track) |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Deville, Chris (August 9, 2024). "John Legend & Sufjan Stevens Made A New Kids Album". Stereogum. Archived from the original on 2024-08-19. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ a b Siroky, Mary (August 9, 2024). "John Legend Announces Children's Album Produced by Sufjan Stevens". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ Sherman, Maria (August 9, 2024). "Q&A: John Legend on his ambitious children's album, 'My Favorite Dream,' and new single, 'L-O-V-E'". AP News. Archived from the original on 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (August 9, 2024). "John Legend Drops 'L-O-V-E' Feat. Chrissy Teigen & Their Kids Ahead of Children's Lullaby Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.