Thursday, January 5th 2012

New Song: The Dream – ‘Roc’

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Amidst building a career of blessing fan favorites Rihanna, Beyonce, and more with a bevy of club bangers, Hip Hop hitmaker The Dream looks to ring 2012 in with a bang of his own. Using his summer 2011, digital only release ’1977′ to tide fans over between his third and fourth studio albums, it seems the Atlanta native is ready to serve his fourth round’s appetizer with ‘Roc’ – the lead single from his fourth album ‘The Love, IV: Diary of a Madman’.

Reportedly boasting some of his ‘most personal material to date’, is ‘Roc’ what the rapper/singer needs to roll him back to the top of the charts? You be the judge after the jump:

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Wednesday, January 4th 2012

The-Dream Speaks On Why He Can’t Produce For Ciara & His Success As An Artist

The-Dream‘s recent interview Tim Westwood seems to be the gift that keeps giving.

For, after revealing in part one how much he made for penning Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’, part two seems the singer-songwriter open up about why he can no longer work with R&B star Ciara, as well as his thoughts on his own success as an artist.

Check out his comments after the jump…

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Tuesday, January 3rd 2012

The-Dream: “I Made $15 Million From Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’”

In case you didn’t know, songwriting is a very lucrative business.

So lucrative, that while recent years have seen many acts have fall prey to bankruptcy and other financial woes, the writers they enlist to pen their material have gone on to become- in many instances- even more financially secure than some of the industry’s highest paid executives.

Take serial chart topper ‘The Dream’ for instance.

Responsible for Beyonce‘s ‘Single Ladies’, Justin Bieber’s ‘Baby‘ two name just two, the singer-songwriter has risen to become the go to man for any in need of a hit.

Now, he has revealed just how much he earned for penning Rihanna‘s 2007 hit ‘Umbrella‘ and air out his thoughts on ex wife Christina Milian, all during a recent appearance on ‘The Tim Westwood Show‘.

Watch below…

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Tuesday, January 3rd 2012

Christina Milian Talks Marrying & Divorcing The-Dream

Christina Milian may not have had a hit in a minute, yet she’s remained a staple in the headlines; many of which surround her controversial marriage and divorce from hitmaker The-Dream.

Now, as the singer hits the promotional trail for ‘The Voice’ (which she serves as a digital correspondent for), she’s opening up about her time with the ‘Single Ladies’ producer and what she’s learnt.

Soundbites from her Yahoo interview after the jump…

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Tuesday, December 20th 2011

The-Dream: “I Won’t Be Producing Ciara’s New Album”

As Ciara plots her chart return, all eyes are on who the singer has enlisted to craft her comeback effort. One such figure many hope not to see is hitmaker The-Dream. Ironic, it would seem, as a ‘hit’ is exactly what the 25 year old’s career is in dire need of.

Yet, meaty combo of their patchy output and Dream’s detrimental comments, have left many a Ms. Harris fan with a salty taste in their mouth when it comes to the producer – real name Terius Nash.

A taste they won’t to worry about much longer, though. For, the ‘Single Ladies’ mastermind has revealed that he will not be contributing to Super C’s Epic Records debut – in any capacity.

Find out why after the jump…

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Tuesday, November 29th 2011

Jennifer Lopez Hit With Lawsuit, Readies ‘Greatest Hits’

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‘Ain’t It Funny’ songstress Jennifer Lopez might not find much humor in many headlines including her name. The triple threat diva, who is Italian carmaker FIAT’s latest ambassador, has found herself the center of a controversy for her most recent commercial with the brand. For, while news just surfaced of the singer’s developing ‘greatest hits’, she’s been hit with a lawsuit.

Report:

“..reports surfaced that Jenny from the Block actually filmed her parts driving around in the vehicle in L.A. rather than in her hometown of Bronx, N.Y. — the commercial’s original setting — she’s now coming under fire for including a graffiti-covered wall in the clip. TATS Cru, a South Bronx graffiti crew, is suing the 42-year-old ‘On the Floor’ creator for showcasing their work in the commercial without consent.”

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While the ‘I’m Real’ diva may be facing a hefty payout for the fake-set commercial, news has surfaced the singer has tapped The Dream and Tricky Stewart to assist with her forthcoming greatest hits cd. The collection of hits, set to include numbers like ‘I’m Real’, ‘Jenny From the Block’, ‘If You Had My Love’, and more, is tentatively scheduled for a 2012 release.

Your thoughts?

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Wednesday, November 2nd 2011

The Dream Talks ‘Talk That Talk’

The Dream‘s impressive resume lists hits from some of today’s top divas including Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Ciara, and, of course, Rihanna. The ‘Hard’ and ‘Umbrella’ collaborators have rejoined forces to find their names under the credits for the ‘Pon De Replay’ performer’s upcoming musical venture ‘Talk That Talk’.

While the album has already spun the global hit ‘We Found Love’, the super producer says the album has at least 4 surefire hits to join its lead single. And, with the ‘Loud’ successor making its way to stores in less than three weeks, fans will soon get their chance to add their two cents.

Until then, Terius talks ‘Talk That Talk’ after the jump:

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Thursday, October 6th 2011

Watch: The Dream – ’1977′ Second Commercial

Responsible for writing some of the greatest hits to be released in the last ten years (two of them being Beyonce‘s ‘Single Ladies’ and Rihanna‘s ‘Umbrella‘) , there are some who would say that The Dream is one of Pop’s more underrated contributors.

Now find out what his take on the matter is in the second commercial for his free album ‘1977′, below…

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Wednesday, September 21st 2011

New Video: The-Dream – ‘Long Gone’

Perhaps paying tribute to his hopes of singer stardom, The-Dream serves up the video for ‘Long Gone’.

Check it out the clip, the latest to be lifted from his free LP ’1977′, after the jump…

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Sunday, September 11th 2011

Watch: The Dream – ’1977′ Advertisement

Better late than never we suppose. Hip hop hitmaker The Dream may be already readying a follow-up to his first free LP and his fourth studio album ‘Love King IV: Diary of a Mad Black Man’, but he hasn’t completely closed the book on ’1977′. Via his Youtube page, the ‘Rocking That Thang’ rapper/singer released a visual to support the mixtape.

Check out Mr. Nash after the jump:

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Thursday, September 8th 2011

The Dream Gives ‘Love King IV’ Update, Blames Label For ‘Love King’ Failure?

One rolling stone met another when The Dream recently sat down with the popular magazine following the release of his free LP ’1977′. While the Hip Hop hitmaker is said to be readying a free followup to that LP, he dished with Rolling Stone about his latests - ‘Love King IV’, label drama, and love. All of the aforementioned, Dream says, will be explored on his upcoming studio work.

As always, addressing ex-wife Christina Milian also made its way into conversation. See what the ‘Single Ladies’ craftsman had to say these topics and Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement after the jump:

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Monday, September 5th 2011

The Dream Drumming Up New Free Album?

Prepare yourself for a Dream overload. Much to fans delight, ‘Falsetto’ hitmaker Mr. Terius Nash (aka The Dream) took to Twitter last night to announce that there will be a follow up to his recently released free LP ‘Terius Nash Est. 1977′. The digital only offering found its way onto the net on August 31st and will tide fans over until his forthcoming fourth studio release ‘The Love, IV: Diary of a Mad Black Man‘.

Still not enough Nash? Well, fans will be excited to know the free followup to ’1977′ may be coming sooner than you think:

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