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The-Dream
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Artist
The-Dream is the stage name of Terius Nash, born in 1977 in Rockingham, North Carolina, and raised in Atlanta. He is a singer, songwriter and producer in R&B and hip hop. After the death of his mother, when he was fifteen, he began writing songs. He played trumpet, drums and guitar. In 2001 he came into contact with producer Laney Stewart and was given a publishing deal after writing Everything for B2K. Together with Laney's brother Christopher Tricky Stewart he later wrote Umbrella for Rihanna (2007) and Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) for Beyoncé (2008). Among other things he also co-wrote Me Against the Music for Britney Spears and Baby for Justin Bieber.
Music and breakthrough
As an artist he signed with Def Jam. His debut album Love/Hate was released in 2007 and was written and recorded in eight days. Love vs. Money (2009), Love King (2010), 1977 (2011) and IV Play (2013) followed. His sound is smooth, modern R&B, with songs about love and relationships. Later, through his own label Radio Killa Records, he released among other things the triple release Ménage à Trois: Sextape Vol. 1, 2, 3.
Influence
His greatest influence lies behind the scenes. He wrote for many pop stars and won eight Grammys. Single Ladies won the Grammy for Song of the Year and Best R&B Song. In this way The-Dream belongs among the writers who shaped the sound of pop in the 2000s, often without the public knowing his name.
Listening
Discography
Studio albums
- 2007Love/Hate
- 2009Love Vs Money
- 2010Love King
- 20111977
- 2013IV Play
- 2015Crown Jewel
- 2017Genesis
- 2018Ménage à Trois: Sextape Vol. 1, 2, 3
- 2020SXTP4
- 2026Love/Hate
Mentioned in other articles
- Umbrella Song
In March 2007 Umbrella by Rihanna was released, written by Terius The-Dream Nash and Christopher Tricky Stewart, with Kuk Harrell and Jay-Z.