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Am I Dreaming (Metro Boomin, ASAP Rocky and Roisee song)

"Am I Dreaming" is a song by American record producer Metro Boomin, American rapper ASAP Rocky, and American singer Roisee. It was released through Boominati Worldwide and Republic Records as the second track from Metro's first soundtrack album, which was for the film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, on June 2, 2023. The song was produced by Metro himself, Mike Dean, Peter Lee Johnson, and Scriptplugg, and the four wrote it with ASAP Rocky and Roisee. It plays during the opening sequence of the film's closing credits.[1]

"Am I Dreaming"
Song by Metro Boomin, ASAP Rocky and Roisee
from the album Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture)
ReleasedJune 2, 2023
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Length4:16
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Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

The track has received widespread critical acclaim especially for the promising introduction of Roisee into the mainstream and was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 96th Academy Awards, though it ultimately did not receive a nomination for the award.

Composition and lyrics

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The song features a string quartet sample in the key of A minor overlaid with synths and a trap beat with a tempo of 90 beats per minute.[1][2] The string quartet sample was done by Peter Lee Johnson. In an interview, Metro Boomin talks about how he asked Johnson create some maximalist violins in the themes of 2010s era Kanye West.[3] According to film co-writer and co-producer Phil Lord, Metro Boomin had texted him the strings sample and worked with producer MIKE DEAN to add the synths to the sample, creating what would later become "Am I Dreaming".[1]

In the first verse, ASAP Rocky raps from the perspective of Miles Morales from the film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse using lyrics like "Count up my ones, lacin' up my favorite 1s" and "Kiss my momma on the forehead 'fore I get the Code Red / And swing by 410, beef patty, cornbread".[4] He references the film and possibly his life before fame. Rookie artist Roisee sings the chorus and adds a verse of her own.[5]

Accolades

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Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Song - Animated Film Nominated [6]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Am I Dreaming"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[7] 20
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[8] 10
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 28
France (SNEP)[10] 131
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 34
India International Singles (IMI)[12] 13
Ireland (IRMA)[13] 49
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[14] 16
Portugal (AFP)[15] 184
Singapore (RIAS)[16] 15
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[17] 57
UK Singles (OCC)[18] 51
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[19] 24
US Billboard Hot 100[20] 51
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[21] 15

Certifications

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Certifications for "Am I Dreaming"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[22] Platinum 70,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[23] Gold 20,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[24] Gold 25,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Mamo, Heran (2023-10-02). "Metro Boomin Unmasked: Hip-Hop Superproducer Flexes His Powers After 'Spider-Verse'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  2. ^ "BPM and key for Am I Dreaming (Metro Boomin & A$AP Rocky, Roisee) by Metro Boomin – Tempo for Am I Dreaming (Metro Boomin & A$AP Rocky, Roisee)". songbpm.com. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  3. ^ "Metro Boomin works his head-spinning sonics into 'Am I Dreaming' for 'Spider-Man'". Los Angeles Times. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  4. ^ Green, Dylan (June 10, 2023). "Metro Boomin: Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack From and Inspired by the Motion Picture) Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  5. ^ Berry, Peter A. (June 6, 2023). "Metro Boomin's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Soundtrack Is Fit for Web-Slinging Adventure". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  6. ^ "2023 HMMA Nominations". Hollywood Music In Media Awards. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  7. ^ "Metro Boomin, A$AP Rocky & Roisee – Am I Dreaming". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  8. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  9. ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  10. ^ "Metro Boomin, A$AP Rocky & Roisee – Am I Dreaming" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  11. ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  12. ^ "IMI International Top 20 Singles for week ending 12th June 2023 | Week 23 of 52". IMIcharts. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  13. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  14. ^ "Metro Boomin, A$AP Rocky & Roisee – Am I Dreaming". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  15. ^ "Metro Boomin, A$AP Rocky & Roisee – Am I Dreaming". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  16. ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 24 (9 - 15 Jun 2023)". RIAS. Archived from the original on June 20, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  17. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 23. týden 2023 in the date selector. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  19. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  20. ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  21. ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  22. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  23. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Metro Boomin – Am I Dreaming" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  24. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 8, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Am I Dreaming in the search box.
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