Martin Lucid Dream

2015 EP by Denmark Vessey

Martin Lucid Dream

EP by

Denmark Vessey

Released| October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)
Recorded| 2015
Genre| Hip hop
Length| 25:15
Label| Rappers I Know
Producer|

* Denmark Vessey (also exec.)
* Frank William Miller Junior (exec.)
* Damien Randle (exec.)
* Azarias
* Earl Sweatshirt
* Exile
* T-White

Denmark Vessey chronology
| Life, In My Direction
(2013)  | Martin Lucid Dream
(2015)  | Whole Food
(2016)

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Martin Lucid Dream is the second extended play by American rapper and producer Denmark Vessey. Composed of eight tracks, it was released on October 9, 2015 via Rappers I Know,[1] and re-released in 2017 with two bonus tracks. Production was handled by Azarias, T-White, Exile and Denmark himself. It features guest appearances from Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, MosEL, Stretch Money, and Tanya Morgan.

## Contents

* 1 Music and lyrics
* 2 Release and promotion
* 3 Critical reception
* 4 Track listing
* 5 Personnel
* 6 References
* 7 External links

## Music and lyrics[edit]

Throughout the EP, Denmark Vessey addresses the ups and downs of his absurd life with a keen sense of humor. The tone of Martin Lucid Dream is exemplified by the song "Think Happy Thoughts."[2] It is an introspective look at the challenges of life, united by a positive-thinking mantra Vessey inherited from his mother and late grandmother. The track contains soothing vocal harmonies and guitar strums provided by Exile.[2] It gives way to a comedic church skit and then the disjointed string arrangements of "Keep Your Hoes In Check," where Vessey contemplates both deep and shallow questions.[2]

## Release and promotion[edit]

Denmark released a music video for Exile-produced track "Think Happy Thoughts" directed by Jeremy Ian Thomas on July 6, 2016.[3]

## Critical reception[edit]

Rolling Stone magazine ranked the extended play at number 34 of their list of the 40 Best Rap Albums of 2015.[2]

## Track listing[edit]

No.| Title| Producer(s)| Length

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1.| "Warning" (featuring Guilty Simpson)| Denmark Vessey| 2:48
2.| "Dr. Martin Lucid Dream" (featuring Tanya Morgan)| Azarias| 3:50
3.| "Don't Smoke K2"| T-White| 1:58
4.| "Nerd Niggas"| Denmark Vessey| 3:08
5.| "Chemtrails"| T-White| 2:45
6.| "Think Happy Thoughts and Keep Your Hoes in Check"|

* Exile
* Azarias

| 5:22
7.| "Be Great" (featuring Black Milk)| Denmark Vessey| 1:39
8.| "Everyday" (featuring Mosel and Stretch Money)| Denmark Vessey| 3:45
Total length:| 25:15

2017 re-release bonus tracksNo.| Title| Producer| Length

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9.| "Katt Williams"| T-White| 1:51
10.| "Snowing in LA"| Earl Sweatshirt| 3:05
Total length:| 30:11

## Personnel[edit]

* Aleksander Manfredi – additional producer
* Azarias – additional producer
* Byron Simpson – featured artist
* Curtis Cross – featured artist
* Damien Randle – executive producer, additional mixing
* Denmark Vessey – main artist, executive producer, producer
* Devon Callender – featured artist
* Donald Freeman – featured artist
* Doug Saltzman – mixing, mastering
* Frank William Miller Junior – creative direction, design, executive producer
* Mosel – featured artist
* Stretch Money – featured artist
* Tyler T-White – additional producer
* Thebe Kgositsile – producer

## References[edit]

1. ^ FWMJ (2015-10-09). "Denmark Vessey — Martin Lucid Dream". FWMJ's Rappers I Know.
2. ^ a b c d Aku, Timmhotep (December 23, 2015). "40 Best Rap Albums of 2015". Rolling Stone.
3. ^ McKinney, Jessica (July 6, 2016). "Denmark Vessey Releases "Think Happy Thoughts" Video". Vibe.

## External links[edit]

* "Denmark Vessey – Martin Lucid Dream". Discogs.

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* MusicBrainz
* release group

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