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John Legend Releases Children & Families Album ‘My Favorite Dream’

Released through Republic Records, the album comprises nine original tracks by Legend and three reimagined songs for Fisher-Price.

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John Legend has released a new album for children and families, My Favorite Dream, through Republic Records.

Legend co-executive produced My Favorite Dream with singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Sufjan Stevens, who also doubled as the project’s producer. In crafting the album, Legend wanted the first half to mirror the “catchy and fun” rhythm and energy of the music classes that his children attend, where they sing along and play percussive instruments. In turn, the latter half exudes a more calming, ready-for-bed vibe.

Of working with Stevens for the first time, Legend praises the indie artist’s “sense of whimsy, adventure and dreaminess. I just felt his musical approach would be perfect for building arrangements and soundscapes to complement the songs. When I was thinking about who could bring these songs to life with me, he was the first and only choice. I’m so glad he said ‘yes’. ”

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Comprised of nine original tracks by Legend and three reimagined songs for Fisher-Price, this album is not your typical children’s playlist. My Favorite Dream stays true to Legend’s brand of sultry and soulful melodies infused with classical piano elements. Plus, it features his wife Chrissy Teigen, his daughter Luna, and his son Miles.

John Legend feat. Chrissy, Luna & Miles - L-O-V-E (Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for Families)

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As a parent, Legend understands the power of creating habits of positive affirmations, and how words and music can impact the confidence, character development, and integrity of children.

“I’m right in the thick of fatherhood,” says Legend, father of daughter Luna (8), son Miles (6) and two toddlers, daughter Esti and son Wren. “My parents loved to sing around the house, making up bedtime songs for us and songs to motivate and inspire us. And Chrissy and I also love singing to our kids. We make up little jingles and ditties for them all the time. In our home, music is very important to the way we interact and communicate with them.”

And that’s what sparked My Favorite Dream. At his wife’s suggestion, Legend played his own interpretation of one of his babies’ favorite songs, “Maybe” — the hit single about a Purple Monkey in a Bubblegum Tree from the award-winning Fisher-Price Kick & Play Piano Gym. Teigen and Legend later shared a video of him serenading their daughter Esti at the family piano. The heartfelt moment inspired fans to encourage Legend to release an album of children’s songs and lullabies.

“Once I started thinking about it, I decided I wanted to write a whole new children’s album,” recalls Legend. “I just took it on as a challenge to write some original lullabies and children’s songs that I would want my kids to hear, something we could share with kids and parents all over the world.”

Regarding the album’s lead single “L-O-V-E,” Legend said, “Love is the central theme in so much of my life from family to music to philanthropic work to everything I do in business,” he adds. “This song captures the spirit of what I always wanted this album to be. I wrote it as an anthem to celebrate our common humanity and bring a smile to people’s faces. I hope this song is uplifting and inspiring for everyone.”

Kid-friendly themes on My Favorite Dream range from the power of love to dealing with sadness, and topics around comfort, and family. And, it’s curated in a manner the entire family can enjoy together.

“I hope it inspires [families], and makes them love music even more. I hope the album gives [families] something to bond together with.” Legend said in an interview with Parents, “And, hopefully, [the album] gets kids to go to sleep!”

Buy or stream My Favorite Dream.

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