Dutch-Moroccan DJ and producer R3HAB today unveils his third studio album, Dream inside a dream…, his most personal and introspective body of work to date. Across twelve tracks, the album traces an emotional journey through love, loneliness, gratitude, self-discovery and acceptance, inviting listeners into the thoughts, memories and experiences that have shaped one of dance music's most recognizable artists.
More than a collection of songs, Dream inside a dream… is a reflection on what happens after the dreams you once chased become reality. As a teenager, Fadil El Ghoul dreamed of travelling the world through music. More than fifteen years later, after countless festival stages, billions of streams and collaborations spanning continents, he found himself asking a different question: What comes after the dream comes true?
Rather than seeking outward validation, Dream inside a dream… turns inward. Throughout the album, R3HAB explores themes of presence, vulnerability, identity and gratitude, balancing euphoric electronic production with intimate songwriting and deeply personal storytelling. The result is an immersive listening experience that captures both the highs and uncertainties of personal growth, celebrating not only life's defining moments but also the quiet reflections in between.
Each song on Dream inside a dream… represents a different emotional chapter, with its own distinct sonic identity.
The journey begins with an invitation to enter a space of openness and trust, shared by renowned meditation guide Jason Stephenson. This is followed by “I had a dream…”, where shimmering deep house textures, euphoric melodies and Izzy Bizu’s ethereal voice capture the fragile moment when a lifelong dream becomes reality. Filled with equal parts wonder and uncertainty, the track reflects the desire to preserve that feeling before it begins to fade, holding onto a reality that once felt impossible. That sense of wonder gradually gives way to introspection. The exploration of uncertainty continues with “Right here…” featuring Rhodes, where R3HAB takes the mic for himself for the first time to share a reflection on chasing fleeting moments. Uncertainty leads to self-reflection and honesty, with “Lost in translation…” bringing euphoric energy along with a sense of relief and acceptance.
At the emotional center of the album sits “More than enough…”, one of the record’s most uplifting moments. Opening with sparse, pulsing melodies before unfolding into glowing synth textures and soaring drops, the track transforms vulnerability into euphoria, celebrating the rare feeling of being fully seen and accepted for who you are.
In “All I am…”, R3HAB reconnects with his Moroccan roots, weaving authentic field recordings of traditional snake charmer flutes into an immersive electronic landscape and Orem’s plaintive vocal delivery. The melancholic solitude leads R3HAB to “Ghost town…”, which pairs groove-driven production with nostalgic undertones to explore loneliness and the search for inner peace. “Watch my heart go…”, again spotlighting Orem’s emotive vocals, balances dark atmospheres with explosive festival energy, capturing the emotional tension between vulnerability and desire.
Serving as the emotional centerpiece of the project, the title track “Dream inside a dream…” binds these motifs together with a reflection on the importance of continuing to dream while appreciating the life already unfolding around us.
Izzy Bizu reappears for “If I could stop time…”, where contemplative vocals and an atmospheric soundscape invite listeners to reconnect with themselves and appreciate the present instead of constantly chasing what comes next. The closing stretch embraces transition. “The last dance…” finds beauty in letting go through warm, emotionally driven production. Jason Stephenson returns to close the album in a final meditation, encouraging listeners to let go of things outside their control as they exit the world that R3HAB has designed for them to return to their own reality.
“'Dream inside a dream…' is the cornerstone of the album, which is out today. This song is a reminder to myself to keep dreaming, even when it feels like I've already lived so much of what I once imagined. As a kid I dreamed of success, and many of these early dreams have come true. The way that dreams inspire more dreams now has me feeling like I'm living a dream inside a dream. But life keeps giving, and every new season brings dreams of its own. This song is about staying present and being thankful for each one. Don't wake me up!” – R3HAB
With his third studio album, R3HAB invites listeners on an immersive and deeply personal listening journey. Across twelve emotionally connected chapters, Dream inside a dream… blends euphoric electronic music with intimate storytelling, creating a lasting portrait of the moments, emotions and experiences that define us.
Dream inside a dream… will be available from July 31 across all major streaming platforms.
The record will also be released as a physical vinyl edition, offering fans the opportunity to experience R3HAB's most personal project to date in both digital and physical form.
Artist(s): R3HAB, Izzy Bizu, Orem, RHODES
Title: Dream inside a dream...
Record Label: Universal Music
Release Date: 31st July 2026
Tracklist:
1) R3HAB & Izzy Bizu - I had a dream...
2) R3HAB & RHODES - Right here...
3) R3HAB - Lost in translation...
4) R3HAB - More than enough...
5) R3HAB x Orem - All I am...
6) R3HAB - Ghost town...
7) R3HAB & Orem - Watch my heart go...
8) R3HAB - Dream inside a dream...
9) R3HAB & Izzy Bizu - If i could stop time…
10) R3HAB - The last dance...
