John Legend releases a new album of children’s music.
With this new project, EGOT is breaking new ground after impressing listeners with his debut, Let yourself be lifted up. The new children’s album entitled My favorite dreamrevolves around universal themes such as love, security, family and dreams on nine original tracks, two cover versions, a solo piano piece and three bonus covers of Fisher-Price songs.
To kick off the My favorite dream, Legend released the lead single “LOVE,” which serves as the follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2022 LP legend.
“This song captures the spirit of what I always wanted for this album. I wrote it as an anthem to celebrate our shared humanity and to bring a smile to people’s faces,” he said of the new tune, which features his wife, Chrissy Teigen, and their children, Luna and Miles. “I hope this song is uplifting and inspiring for everyone.”
In an interview with the Related PressLegend said he “wanted the parents to like it.” He added, “I wanted the same standard of quality and musicianship that I want on all my records.”
The inspiration to get into children’s music came while spending time with his own children. As detailed in the AP interview, Legend took a Fisher-Price song and tried to play it on the piano so he could sing it to his daughter, Esti.
“It all started when I just played a version of one of the songs that’s on a Fisher-Price play mat: The song called ‘Maybe,’ which a lot of parents of toddlers know very well.” He continued, “Chrissy recorded me learning the song and singing it to Esti on the piano. She posted it on her Instagram. And all my fans were like, ‘John, you need to do more kids’ songs. You need to cover all the Fisher-Price songs.'”
While Esti is the inspiration for the new project, her sister Luna is responsible for the design. Eight-year-old Luna, Legend’s eldest daughter, designed the cover, which shows red hand-drawn hearts. Luna, her brother Miles and her mother Chrissy are background singers on “LOVE”.
“Special thanks to the artist, Miss Luna, for the beautiful artwork,” Legend wrote, also posting a muted video of himself dancing with his one-year-old daughter, Esti. “All music is baby tested and baby approved.”
My favorite dream will be available from August 30th
John Legend feat, Chrissy, Luna & Miles – LOVE
