Published on January 30th, 2025 | by Dr. Jerry Doby

Sean Kiez Releases Visuals for “Dream”

“Even though it seems hard, it’s not as hard as it seems,” raps Sean Kiez on the thunderous second verse of “Dream.” Though his voice is commanding, he’s reassuring, too. For the Houston singer, emcee, and songwriter, that’s an old trick: in his long and varied recording career, he’s always been able to sound personable, approachable, and invincible at the same time. In his latest single, he puts his skills and his charisma to the service of his inspirational message. Be tenacious, persevere, and believe in yourself, for nobody can ever take away these riches.

If he sounds like he’s rapping about what he knows (something that every good rapper should do), that’s because he is. Sean Kiez has certainly experienced more than his share of poverty and struggle. His upbringing in Milwaukee and Los Angeles churches gave him the mental and spiritual skills to confront hardship and triumph on his own terms. His ability to give “voice to the voiceless” is evident in every bar of “Dream.” Kiez’s commanding performance — one with overtones of the pulpit — is supported by a five-piece gospel choir, piano and organ, and a martial drumbeat calling the angels into the array. Yet, as immediately inspirational as the song is, Kiez never forgets to ground the track in the dirty Southern Hip Hop he loves. That means big hooks, bigger swagger, and a swampy bass and kick drum as deep and wide as a rain-swollen river.

The synthesis of R&B and Gulf Coast rap on “Dream” is just the latest example of Sean Kiez’s remarkable versatility. The new single follows the guitar-driven “Rockstar Rebel,” a collaboration with Raphael RJ2, and the sweet “On Ya Bull,” an exercise in seductive soul. His discography contains pure pop and devotional music alongside certified baby-makers and hardcore tracks that align him with Houston Hip Hop’s long and storied tradition. It’s all held together by the star’s magnetism — that and his intelligence, compassion, ease with which he tells his stories, and unshakable belief in himself.

It’s all on display in the beautifully shot clip for “Dream” — a video that makes a gas station convenience store feel as sanctified as a cathedral. Throughout the video, we see Sean Kiez operating, hanging with friends, magnetizing audiences, enjoying the fruits of his labor, and doing it all with gravity and purpose. But most of the time, he’s rapping straight to the audience from a loading dock behind a disused factory. Kiez and co-director Jaeh Ross make sure to pan back to show the viewer that nobody is around. Viewers are shown as one man, alone, gathering himself with his song, story, and dreams, confident that his message resonates with a human family ready to embrace it.

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Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.