A Dream Built on Resilience and Bigga Rankin’s Legacy

Alabama artist Tip Wick is turning personal loss, perseverance, and ambition into motivation with his album, Have A Dream, released June 19, 2026. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, the project carries a message Tip Wick hopes will encourage listeners to dream bigger and push forward regardless of their circumstances.

What originally began as a single quickly became something much larger. Tip Wick initially connected with legendary music figure Bigga Rankin to host one song, but their collaboration developed into an entire album—completed in only two weeks.

More importantly, their working relationship became a genuine friendship.

Have A Dream holds even deeper meaning for Tip Wick because it became one of Bigga Rankin’s final projects before his passing. Tip Wick says the two didn’t know each other before he reached out about music, but their connection grew far beyond the industry. Bigga Rankin became someone who strongly believed in Tip Wick’s talent and encouraged him to keep pursuing his career.

That encouragement carries extra weight for an artist who has already endured tremendous loss. Tip Wick has experienced losing everything he had, including the devastating loss of his son, yet he refused to give up. Now, following Bigga Rankin’s passing, he is determined to continue moving forward while honoring someone who believed deeply in his potential.

Musically, Have A Dream is designed to be more than entertainment. Tip Wick describes it as an album people “need to hear,” with music intended to motivate listeners to improve their lives, chase their goals, and get to work.

The journey continues with more music ahead. Tip Wick and Bigga Rankin’s son, King, are preparing a tribute album titled Father to Son. Tip Wick is also planning Alalanta, produced by Rowezart, continuing a story built on resilience, purpose, and the determination to never stop dreaming.

Follow Tip Wick on Instagram: @Tipwickback