Planet VI’s "The American Dream" opens a new musical chapter for the Thomas brothers, Uptown and A.I., who stepped away from writing hits for others to create a striking and ultimately inspiring portrait of what it takes to get by today. Joined by a who’s who of singers and rappers, this independent CD is a journey from the street to personal achievement. It is inviting, edgy, tense, compelling, realistic and preachy – but definitely worth the listen.