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{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
| Name = Dare to Dream
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| Name = Dare to Dream <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.muzu.tv/dappy/rockstar-music-video/1269025/|title=Album Name| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=MuZu TV|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref>
| Type = Studio
| Type = Studio
| Artist = [[Dappy]]
| Artist = [[Dappy]]
| Cover =
| Cover = Dappydaretodream.jpg
| Released = TBA
| Released = TBA
| Recorded = 2011 - Present
| Recorded = 2011-2012
| Genre = [[Hip Hop]], [[Rap Rock]], [[Pop]]
| Genre = [[Hip Hop]], [[Rap Rock]], [[Pop]]
| Length = TBA
| Length = TBA
| Label = [[Takeover Entertainment|Takeover Entertainment Ltd]], [[Island Records]]
| Label = [[Takeover Entertainment|Takeover Entertainment Ltd]], [[Island Records]]
| Producer = [[TMS]]
| Producer = [[TMS]]
| Last album = Love.Live.Life (with [[N-Dubz]])
| Last album = "[[Greatest Hits (N-Dubz album)|Greatest Hits]]" <br>(2011)
| This album = Dare to Dream
| This album = "'''Dare to Dream'''"<br>(2012)
| Next album =
| Next album =
| Misc = {{Singles
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = Dare to Dream
| Name = Dare to Dream
| Type = studio
| Type = studio
| Single 1 = [[No Regrets (Dappy song)|No Regrets]]
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| Single 1 = [[No Regrets]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/no-regrets-remixes-ep/id455670354|title=No Regrets| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=iTunes|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref>
| Single 1 date = {{start date|18th September, 2011}}
| Single 1 date = 18 September 2011
| Single 2 = [[Rockstar (Dappy song)|Rockstar]]
| Single 2 = [[Rockstar]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/rockstar-feat.-brian-may-ep/id495659071|title=Rockstar| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=iTunes|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref>
| Single 2 date = {{start date|26th February, 2012}}
| Single 2 date = 26 February 2012
}}}}
}}}}


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'''''Dare to Dream''''' is the first solo [[studio album]] by English rapper [[Dappy]], thought to be by [[Takeover Entertainment|Takeover Entertainment Ltd]] and [[Interscope Records]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/dappy_wants_slash_on_new_album.html|title=Studio| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=Ultimate Guitar|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref> It will be his first album since the temporary break of Dappy's [[UK]] [[hip hop]] group [[N-Dubz]], after pursuing a solo career. The album was announced in July 2011, insisting he wished to push his music style and motives in alternative directions.<ref>[http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/dappy/view/29120/ N-Dubz star Dappy has ‘big goals’ for his solo career]. pressparty.com. Thursday, July 21, 2011.</ref>


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'''''Dare to Dream''''' is the upcoming, debut solo [[studio album]] released by British grime rapper [[Dappy]], due to be released via [[Takeover Entertainment|Takeover Entertainment Ltd]] and [[Island Records]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/dappy_wants_slash_on_new_album.html|title=Studio| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=Ultimate Guitar|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref> The album will be Dappy's first studio material released since the split of his previous [[hip-hop]] band, [[N-Dubz]]. The release of the album was announced in July 2011, with Dappy insisting that he "wished to push his music style and motives in alternative directions."<ref>[http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/dappy/view/29120/ N-Dubz star Dappy has ‘big goals’ for his solo career]. pressparty.com. Thursday, July 21, 2011.</ref>
The first single of the album, [[No Regrets (Dappy song)|No Regrets]], was released 18th September 2011, peaking at #1 in the UK and Scotland charts, as well as #8 in the Ireland charts. [[Rapper]] and [[producer]] of [[N-Dubz]], [[Fazer]], made a cameo appearance playing the piano in the music video.


==Album History==
==Background==
After N-Dubz decided to take a break to begin work on solo projects following their leave from [[Def Jam]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thecmuwebsite.com/article/n-dubz-to-take-break-for-solo-projects/|title=Studio| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=The CMU Website|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref> Dappy told the public he wanted to do a solo album, but he wanted to do the unexpected and it would break barriers. After success with [[Tinchy Stryder]] on a single titled ''[[Spaceship (Tinchy Stryder song)|Spaceship]]'', he announced the plan to work on an album which hadn't been titled yet.<ref>[http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/dappy/view/29120/ N-Dubz star Dappy has ‘big goals’ for his solo career]. pressparty.com. Thursday, July 21, 2011.</ref> On February 29th, it was revealed that the album title would be ''Dare to Dream''.
After [[N-Dubz]] decided to take an indefinite break to begin work on solo projects, following their departure from American record label [[Def Jam]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thecmuwebsite.com/article/n-dubz-to-take-break-for-solo-projects/|title=Studio| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=The CMU Website|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref> it was revealed that Dappy intended to pursue a solo career. He commented in an interview, "I want to do the unexpected and i want to break barriers." His first solo effort was a collaboration with fellow rapper [[Tinchy Stryder]], on the lead single from his fourth studio album, ''Full Tank'', entitled ''[[Spaceship (Tinchy Stryder song)|Spaceship]]''. He later revealed his debut solo single, "No Regrets", and announced that his debut solo record would be entitled "Dare To Dream".<ref>[http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/dappy/view/29120/ N-Dubz star Dappy has ‘big goals’ for his solo career]. pressparty.com. Thursday, July 21, 2011.</ref> "Rockstar" was later revealed as the album's second single. Other material confirmed for the album includes a collaboration with boyband [[The Wanted]], a track premired during Dappy's first solo tour, entitled "I Won't Remember", a cover of "We Will Rock You", entitled "Rock You", and the album's title track, "Dare To Dream".


==Tracks==
==Singles==
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* '''[[No Regrets (Dappy song)|No Regrets]]''' was released as the album's lead single on September 18, 2011<ref>{{cite web |url=http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/no-regrets-remixes-ep/id455670354|title=No Regrets| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=iTunes|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref>, peaking at #1 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] and #8 in [[Ireland]]. His [[N-Dubz]] band-mate [[Fazer (rapper)|Fazer]] makes a cameo appearance in the music video for the track, playing the piano in the bridge section.
===Confirmed tracks===
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* ''[[No Regrets (Dappy song)|No Regrets]]'' <ref>{{cite web |url=http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/no-regrets-remixes-ep/id455670354|title=No Regrets| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=iTunes|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref>


* ''[[Rockstar (Dappy song)|Rockstar]]'' (feat. [[Brian May]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/rockstar-feat.-brian-may-ep/id495659071|title=Rockstar| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=iTunes|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref>
* '''[[Rockstar (Dappy song)|Rockstar]]''', a collaboration with Queen guitarist [[Brian May]], was released as the album's second single on February 26, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/rockstar-feat.-brian-may-ep/id495659071|title=Rockstar| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=iTunes|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref> It peaked at #2 on the [[UK Singles Chart]], being held off the top spot by [[Adele]]'s "[[Someone Like You]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.muzu.tv/dappy/rockstar-music-video/1269025/|title=Album Name| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=MuZu TV|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref>


==Tracklisting==
===Possible tracks===
* ''[[No Regrets (Dappy song)|No Regrets]]''
* ''Bring Em Out'' (feat. [[The Wanted]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/75000/The-Wanted-And-Dappy-Reveal-Collaboration|title=Bring Em Out| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=Entertainment Wise|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref>
* ''[[Rockstar (Dappy song)|Rockstar]]'' (featuring [[Brian May]])
* ''I Won't Remember'' <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us3cey4ylDY&feature=related|title=I Wont Remember| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=YouTube|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref>
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* ''Bring Them Out'' (featuring [[The Wanted]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/75000/The-Wanted-And-Dappy-Reveal-Collaboration|title=Bring Em Out| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=Entertainment Wise|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref>
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* ''I Won't Remember''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us3cey4ylDY&feature=related|title=I Wont Remember| last= Contostavlos |first =Costas |work=YouTube|date=|accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref>
* ''Rock You''<ref>http://uk.jumpoff.tv/posts/view/dappy-brian-may-we-will-rock-you-queen-cover/</ref>
* ''Dare To Dream''


==References==
==References==
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Dare to Dream is the upcoming, debut solo studio album released by British grime rapper Dappy, due to be released via Takeover Entertainment Ltd and Island Records.[1] The album will be Dappy's first studio material released since the split of his previous hip-hop band, N-Dubz. The release of the album was announced in July 2011, with Dappy insisting that he "wished to push his music style and motives in alternative directions."[2]

Background

After N-Dubz decided to take an indefinite break to begin work on solo projects, following their departure from American record label Def Jam,[3] it was revealed that Dappy intended to pursue a solo career. He commented in an interview, "I want to do the unexpected and i want to break barriers." His first solo effort was a collaboration with fellow rapper Tinchy Stryder, on the lead single from his fourth studio album, Full Tank, entitled Spaceship. He later revealed his debut solo single, "No Regrets", and announced that his debut solo record would be entitled "Dare To Dream".[4] "Rockstar" was later revealed as the album's second single. Other material confirmed for the album includes a collaboration with boyband The Wanted, a track premired during Dappy's first solo tour, entitled "I Won't Remember", a cover of "We Will Rock You", entitled "Rock You", and the album's title track, "Dare To Dream".

Singles

  • No Regrets was released as the album's lead single on September 18, 2011[5], peaking at #1 on the UK Singles Chart and #8 in Ireland. His N-Dubz band-mate Fazer makes a cameo appearance in the music video for the track, playing the piano in the bridge section.

Tracklisting

References

  1. ^ Contostavlos, Costas. "Studio". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
  2. ^ N-Dubz star Dappy has ‘big goals’ for his solo career. pressparty.com. Thursday, July 21, 2011.
  3. ^ Contostavlos, Costas. "Studio". The CMU Website. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
  4. ^ N-Dubz star Dappy has ‘big goals’ for his solo career. pressparty.com. Thursday, July 21, 2011.
  5. ^ Contostavlos, Costas. "No Regrets". iTunes. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
  6. ^ Contostavlos, Costas. "Rockstar". iTunes. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
  7. ^ Contostavlos, Costas. "Album Name". MuZu TV. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
  8. ^ Contostavlos, Costas. "Bring Em Out". Entertainment Wise. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
  9. ^ Contostavlos, Costas. "I Wont Remember". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
  10. ^ http://uk.jumpoff.tv/posts/view/dappy-brian-may-we-will-rock-you-queen-cover/
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