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The Dream Is The Music Industry’s Secret Weapon

by Precious Gibson
April 3, 2024
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Many people were first introduced to The Dream, born Terius Nash, when he dropped his debut album “Love/Hate” in 2007. The gold-selling album spawned classic records such as “Shawty Is a Ten,” “I Luv Your Girl,” and “Falsetto.” While we sang along to his R&B tracks and watched him on “106 & Park,” some were unaware that Dream had been the hitmaker behind some of our favorite tracks. One of Dream’s earliest charting records was B2K’s “Everything” from their 2002 “Pandemonium” album. The 2003 single “Me Against the World,” co-written by him and pop sensation Britney Spears, was another noteworthy hit. These cuts placed him on the charts before his own vocals ever hit the airways.

As his debut album was preparing for distribution, another hit of his was bubbling on the radio. This was Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” which featured Jay-Z. It was his pen that birthed this single and another released around this time, “Bed,” by J. Holiday. Dream credits his ability to push out records at a fast pace from his time as a student musician.

“I think it started in the school band, in third grade, playing trumpet. Having that many parts of a thing going on makes this digital, get-in-the-studio-and-record-it-30 times thing too easy. Because you’re talking about reading music. Learning it as a group of people,” Dream explained to GQ in 2022.

While he continued his singing career, which included albums “Love vs. Money” and “Love King,” his name became synonymous with that of Beyoncé. The beauty of their partnership was demonstrated when she released “Single Ladies” in 2008, the lead single from her “I Am… Sasha Fierce.” The pair wrote the track together, securing Grammy Awards in categories Song of the Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song at the 52nd Grammys. As Bey expanded her catalog beyond R&B, Dream wrote and produced records that showcased this diversity. This was apparent when Bey unveiled “Renaissance,” a dance-infused album that paid homage to ballroom culture and house music. For their efforts, Dream and Bey racked up Grammys for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album, Best R&B Song for “Cuff It,” and Best Dance/Electronic Recording for lead single “Break My Soul.” 

Fast forward to March 2024, when “Cowboy Carter” has now been unveiled. This time, we find Dream penning country tracks, which is a brand new realm. He is credited as a co-songwriter and producer across the sprawling 27-song project listed on “Daughter,” “Spaghettii,” “Alliigator Tears,” “Levii’s Jeans,” “Ya Ya,” and “Oh Louisiana.”

It goes without saying that The Dream’s path as a solo performer, songwriter, producer, and behind-the-scenes collaborator is a prime example of creative vision and adaptability in the face of a constantly evolving music landscape.

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