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from the album Fearless | ||||
Released | February 9, 2009 | |||
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"Dream Big" is a song by American recording artist Jazmine Sullivan. It was written by Missy Elliott, Cainon Lamb, Taurian Osbourne, and Sullivan for her debut studio album debut album, Fearless (2008), while production was helmed by Elliott and Lamb. The dance-pop-heavy track prominently features a sample of Daft Punk's song "Veridis Quo" from the album Discovery (2001).
"Dream Big" was made available on UK iTunes and 7 Digital as an EP on February 9, 2009. It was later made available for airplay on UK radio stations on April 5, 2009. and then received an official single digital release on April 6, 2009.
"Dream Big" prominently features a sample of Daft Punk's song "Veridis Quo" from the album Discovery. The song is about a girl dreaming to be a big star; it's about taking opportunities when they come to you and being ready to go when the time comes. The song is produced by Missy Elliott, Jazmine's mentor who provides vocals in the intro using a line typically reserved for Missy's own songs. Overall the song was said 'to be a very unexpected sound from Jazmine', in comparison with the previous seven tracks on the album. Namely the synthy, upbeat and techno sound it has to it. The different approach to the club-friendly song is what's said to give it an edge as well as an extra benefit for its airplay success. Dream Big appeared on major UK music critic, Popjustice's website as 'Song of the Day' and was described as an excellent track and something to watch out for.
Jazmine describes her inspiration behind the song:
"My journey was not an easy one. There were people telling me I wasn't what the industry wanted. So I had to persevere and stay determined to live my dream. I wrote this song to encourage people all over the world to dream big despite the road blocks."