Am I Dreaming (Kat DeLuna song)

"Am I Dreaming"
Single by Kat DeLuna
from the album 9 Lives
Released28 August 2007[1]
Recorded2007
Genre
Length4:14 (Album version)
3:58 (Single edit)
3:58 (Spanish version)
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)RedOne
Kat DeLuna singles chronology
"Whine Up"
(2007) 		"Am I Dreaming"
(2007) 		"Cut Off Time"
(2007)
Akon singles chronology
"Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)"
(2007) 		"Am I Dreaming"
(2007) 		"Hypnotized"
(2007)

"Am I Dreaming" is a song recorded by American singer Kat DeLuna. It was officially released on August 28, 2007, as the second single from DeLuna's debut studio album, 9 Lives (2007). The music video for "Am I Dreaming" was filmed in the Zona Colonial district of Dominican Republic. "Am I Dreaming" incorporates the styles of bachata and reggae, while showcasing DeLuna's soprano abilities. The official remix features the singer Akon. "Am I Dreaming" was produced by RedOne and written by DeLuna, RedOne and Jane't Sewell-Ulepic.

Background

"Am I Dreaming" was written by Kat DeLuna, RedOne and Jane't Sewell-Ulepic.[2] RedOne also produced the song and DeLuna recorded it at 333 Studios in New York City.[3] The song was produced for DeLuna's debut album 9 Lives and was promoted as the second single from the album.[4] Senegalese-American singer Akon features on a remixed version of the song. DeLuna later recalled that she was "fortunate" to work with a musician of his calibre.[5]

"Am I Dreaming" incorporates the bachata music style that originated from the Dominican Republic, where DeLuna grew up.[6] DeLuna told Yanuarys Lopez from The Palm Beach Post that along with bachata, includes elements of reggae and opera.[6] DeLuna wanted to include elements of opera in the song because she is a soprano singer. She added that she was unique being the first soprano, pop and dance music artist.[6] "Am I Dreaming" received an official release on 12-inch vinyl which was released on August 28, 2007.[3][1]

Music video

The official music video for "Am I Dreaming" was filmed in Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo, the singer's Caribbean hometown. In the video DeLuna performs some bachata dance routines for her fans to learn. She told Diego Graglia from New York Daily News that "I wanna show people how to dance bachata."[7] On August 23, 2007, DeLuna announced that the video was nearly completed and was supposed to be released thereafter.[8]

Critical reception

Melanie Sims from The Times and Democrat opined that "Am I Dreaming" and "Feel What I Feel" showcased DeLuna's vocal abilities. She added it displayed "the bubbling voice of an artist with a pretty impressive singing range."[9] New York Daily News's Graglia stated that bachata "tinges" the track and gave it a "romantic Caribbean hue".[7] Steve Jones from The Times branded the track a "merengue-tinged ballad".[4] In a review on 9 Lives printed in the Daily Record, "Am I Dreaming" was chosen as one of the album's two best tracks to download.[10] Elysa Gardner from Gannett News branded "Am I Dreaming" as one of the album's "standout tracks".[11] Joey Guerra from Sony Music described it as a "buoyed by a lilting, beach-kissed groove."[12]

Track listings

Digital download

  1. "Am I Dreaming" – 4:17

Remix digital download[13]

  1. "Am I Dreaming" (Feat. Akon) – 3:58

12-inch vinyl[3]

  1. "Am I Dreaming" (Album Version) – 4:14
  2. "Como Un Sueno" (Am I Dreaming) En Espanol – 3:58
  3. "Am I Dreaming" (Instrumentalla) – 3:58
  4. "Am I Dreaming" (Acapella) – 3:59

Charts

Chart performance for "Am I Dreaming"
Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Tropical Songs (Billboard)[14] 26

Release history

Release history and formats for "Am I Dreaming"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States August 28, 2007 LP Epic [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Am I Dreaming". Amazon.com. 28 August 2007. Archived from the original on 8 February 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Discography - Kat DeLuna - 9 Lives". Billboard. Archived from the original on 14 January 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Am I Dreaming (Liner Notes [Vinyl]). Kat DeLuna. Epic Records, GMB. 2007. 88697-16466-10.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ a b Jones, Steve (3 August 2007). "Caribbean flavor spices up U.S. music". The Times. p. 40. Retrieved 18 July 2020 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  5. ^ Condran, Ed (16 July 2010). "Fashion-forward". Asbury Park Press. p. 84. Retrieved 18 July 2020 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  6. ^ a b c Lopez, Yanuarys (17 August 2007). "Kat DeLuna da a conocer". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 18 July 2020 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  7. ^ a b Graglia, Diego (8 August 2007). "Verdi to bachata". New York Daily News. p. 89. Retrieved 18 July 2020 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  8. ^ ""Am I Dreaming" Video - Coming Soon! / El Video de "Am I Dreaming" - Viene Pronto!". katdeluna.com. 23 August 2007. Archived from the original on 17 November 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  9. ^ Sims, Melanie (9 August 2007). "Kat DeLuna reveals rich vocals on debut album". The Times and Democrat. p. 15. Retrieved 18 July 2020 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  10. ^ "UGK rises up from 'Underground'". Daily Record. 13 August 2007. p. 26. Retrieved 18 July 2020 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  11. ^ Gardner, Elysa (16 August 2007). "CD reviews". The Star Press. p. 28. Retrieved 18 July 2020 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  12. ^ "9 Lives". SONY BMG Music Entertainment Store. Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  13. ^ "Am I Dreaming Featuring Akon". Amazon.co.uk. 6 August 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  14. ^ "Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales". Billboard. 22 September 2007. Archived from the original on 28 February 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2020.