"Walkin' on the Moon" | ||||
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Single by The-Dream featuring Kanye West | ||||
from the album Love vs. Money | ||||
Released | April 28, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
Genre |
Synthpop R&B |
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Length |
4:15 (Album Version) 4:02 (No Intro Radio Edit) |
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Label | Radio Killa/Def Jam | |||
Songwriter(s) | Terius Nash, Kanye West | |||
Producer(s) | L.O.S. Da Maestro, Kanye West | |||
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"Walkin' on the Moon" is the third single by The-Dream from his second album Love vs. Money. The song features rapper Kanye West.
Billboard magazine gave the song a positive review, saying: "The third single from the-Dream's critically acclaimed album "Love vs. Money" finds the R&B artist tipping his hat to Michael Jackson, in a futuristic way. Kicking into a techno beat, the-Dream crafts a melodic pop tune that manages to fit nicely into the current uptempo R&B trend, while creating some new sonics of its own. With MJ-imitated "woo-hoo's"; a clever, flirtatious rap interlude from Kanye West; and romantic lyrics throughout, this could be the summer anthem for young lovers everywhere".
The video was premiered on May 20, 2009 at a Def Jam event. On May 27, 2009, the video was premiered on 106 & Park. The video was directed by Hype Williams. The video doubles as a homage to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson's hit 1995 music video, "Scream".
The video ranked at #71 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2009 countdown.