Profile
Famous as :
SingerBirth Name :
Terius Youngdell NashBirth Date :
September 21, 1978Birth Place :
North Carolina, USASpouse :
Nivea (singer, 2004 - 2007), Christina Milian (singer, since 4-Sep-09)Claim to fame :
Album "Love Hate" (2007)
The-Dream Talks About Working on Rihanna's New Song
October 30, 2009 02:10:51The-Dream recently opened up about what he has crafted for Rihanna's new album. Telling MTV, the singer/songwriter shared he has penned two songs for the Barbadian singer. One is called "Rock Star" and the other is titled "Hard".
"Me and Rihanna, she just cut the last of the two records we did. It's a record called 'Rock Star'," The-Dream said backstage at the Izod Center in New Jersey earlier this week. "The first record is a record called 'Hard,' which features [Young] Jeezy. Both of those records are pretty insane."
Christina Milian and The-Dream Planning Another Wedding
September 30, 2009 11:09:10A second wedding may be in the works for newlyweds Christina Milian and The-Dream. The music stars, who eloped in Las Vegas earlier this month, are said planning to host another wedding ceremony for family and friends who missed their elopement.
Christina and The-Dream, according to a source, have been seen paying a visit to Sunset Plaza's Buttercake Bakery in L.A. last week for a private wedding cake tasting. They are said looking at three-layer vanilla cake. "They seemed so happy," says another source. "They were so sweet and looked so in love."
Ciara Working With Tricky Stewart and The-Dream for New Album
September 29, 2009 10:09:42Ciara has started working on her new album. In this studio project, she reunites with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and The-Dream, two producers who helped her finishing her third album "Fantasy Ride".
The not-yet-titled record is confirmed by Stewart to have danceable tracks. What makes it different from Ciara's previous effort is that this new one will not feature heavy collaborations from fellow musicians, unlike "Fantasy Ride" which got the likes of Justin Timberlake and Chris Brown lending their vocal.
Drake Has New Single 'Shut It Down' Feat. The-Dream
September 26, 2009 11:09:22Drake won't release his full-length debut album "Thank Me Later" until next year, but he has had a new song selected as the set's first single. Titled "Shut It Down", the track which has The-Dream lending his vocal, is slated to come out in the coming weeks.
Omen, one of the album's producers, tells Billboard.com "We're filming a video for it soon helmed by Hype Williams. The track will be serviced just a few weeks after." As for The-Dream, he is said to have a verse and appear on the last two choruses and on the bridge.
Christina Milian and The-Dream Elope in Sin City
September 09, 2009 09:09:18Music stars Christina Milian and The-Dream have secretly tied the knot in Las Vegas, TMZ reports. The pair, who also kept their engagement under tight wrap, exchanged vows at the legendary Little White Wedding Chapel, the same venue where Britney Spears married her childhood sweetheart Jason Alexander back in 2004.
Citing Milian's marriage license, TMZ reports she and The-Dream officiated their union at exactly 12:00 A.M. Friday, September 4. Still according to the site, the bride rented her wedding dress, including shoes and veil, for $200. The-Dream, meanwhile, rented his tux including shoes, tie and vest for $100.
The-Dream Is Executive Vice President of Island Records
August 27, 2009 01:08:34The-Dream announced on Twitter that he has been recruited as Executive Vice President of Island Records, replacing Christopher Hicks. "I wanna Thank everyone at Island Records/DefJam for their faith in me and making me Executive Vice President of Island Records," he wrote.
Sharing his gratitude for the recruitment, The-Dream thanked people who have supported him. "Thank you to my team..my manager Mark Stewart & my attorney Aaron Rosenberg for getting this 1st step of a goal accomplished," he stated.
Christina Milian Confirms Engagement to The-Dream
July 20, 2009 09:07:19Rumor that Christina Milian is engaged to singer/music producer The-Dream is proven true. Christina has confirmed the matter to US Weekly at Billy Clark's Venom Energy and Trainwreck party conducted on July 18.
"We don't have plans yet -- but it hasn't [already] happened, that I can confirm," Christina said when asked about her upcoming nuptials. "We just want to have our closest friends and family there; it's not going to be too big."
2009 BET Awards: Lil Wayne Wins Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
June 29, 2009 09:06:22Gala ceremony of this year's BET Awards has been kicked off at 7.00 P.M. with stars paying tribute to Michael Jackson. And out of sixteen categories, six winners, one of whom is Lil Wayne, have been unleashed so far. The June 28 show began with a performance from New Edition singing a medley of songs by Jackson Five.
The awards continued with the announcement of its winners. Tyra Banks presented Best Male Artist to NBA star LeBron James, and revealed Weezy as Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. After several performances from the likes of Jamie Foxx, T-Pain, Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo and Soulja Boy, three singers Chaka Khan, Estelle and LeToya Luckett took the stage, announcing Jamie Foxx and T-Pain's duet on single "Blame It" as Best Collaboration. They also revealed Ne-Yo as Best Male R&B Artist.
Christina Milian and The-Dream Hosting Engagement Party
June 20, 2009 02:06:14Christina Milian and The-Dream are engaged. The pair reportedly has flown their friends and family to Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Friday night, June 19 to celebrate their engagement.
Dress codes for the affair were casual clothes and swimwear. "They are starting off with everyone around the pool," a guest told Radar Online. "Then it is off to one of the huge private suites for a party that will last through the night -- with The-Dream music playing non-stop."
Mariah Carey's New Single Is an Outcry
June 12, 2009 09:06:55Mariah Carey may shoot down someone on her new single titled "Obsessed". Breaking the news to the media is one of the song's producers, The-Dream, during an interview with HipHopDX.
"The most anticipated is the Mariah project, and she just released a fire record in the building today," The-Dream tells the publication. "And we have been blasting it out all day. It's just fucking retarded. I don't think anybody is going to expect her to come out punching like she is going to come out. But she got a record."
Brandy Working on 6th Album, Gets Help From The-Dream and Pharrell Williams
May 09, 2009 09:05:17R 'n' B female performer Brandy won't slow down when it comes to her career in Hollywood music industry as she reportedly is working on a new album, which will be her sixth. Aiming for what is best for the upcoming record, she is said enlisting helps from music greats The-Dream and Pharrell Williams.
As for The-Dream, the music producer reportedly will pen some songs for her. Pharrell, meanwhile, will hit the studio together with the songstress once she gets back from her on-going tour in the U.K.
The-Dream's Music Video for 'Rockin' That Thang' Remix Version
March 10, 2009 11:03:26The-Dream has debuted a music video to support remix version of his single "Rockin' That Thang". In the video, he is seen singing the song alongside Fabolous, Juelz Santana, Rick Ross and Ludacris, each of whom is captured in a magazine's page with beautiful girls accompanying them.
"Rockin' That Thang" is explicitly titled "Rockin' That S***". Produced by Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, its original version appears in The-Dream's sophomore studio album "Love vs. Money", which arrives in U.S. stores on March 10.
Video Premiere: The-Dream's 'My Love' Feat. Mariah Carey
March 10, 2009 09:03:50A music video in support of "My Love", The-Dream's collaborative song with Mariah Carey, has made its way out. Directed by Mariah's husband Nick Cannon, it teams up The-Dream and Mariah as a couple. Though the video is about performance, some scenes manage to show how the two singers cope with their in-video love life.
Appearing as the second single off The-Dream's sophomore studio album "Love vs. Money", "My Love" is written by Mariah and T. Nash and produced by Carlos "LOS Da Maestro" McKinney. Since making its way out in U.S. on February 24, it debuted at number 62 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
The-Dream's New Single 'Walking on the Moon'
February 21, 2009 11:02:26A brand new track called "Walking on the Moon" from The-Dream's forthcoming second studio album "Love vs. Money" has been put forward. Claimed to be "bigger" than "Umbrella", the smash hit written by The-Dream and performed by Rihanna, the track has Kanye West contributing his vocals on the lines.
In addition to "Walking on the Moon", another new song from The-Dream has come out. Called "Sweat It Out", it mainly contains slow jam with no featured guest. While production credit for the track is still unclear, the ballad song is set to appear in the R&B singer's new effort.
Christina Milian Signing Joint Deal With The-Dream's Record Label
February 18, 2009 04:02:28R&B singer/songwriter Christina Milian has inked a joint deal with The-Dream's recording company Radio Killa Records. "We just signed an acquisition deal with Christina Milian on Radio Killa Records, so I'm trying to put my heart into it and make sure I deliver her the same records I gave everybody else," The-Dream tells Rap-Up.
Christina then confirms to the publication that "the forces have been brought together" and the album is "actually a Radio Killa/Interscope/MySpace combination." She adds, "I'm working currently with Dream and also with Tricky [Stewart], making fire, heat right now!"
Video Premiere: The-Dream's 'Rockin' That Thang'
February 11, 2009 08:02:24A music video supporting The-Dream's track "Rockin' That Thang", which is explicitly titled "Rockin' That S***", has been released. Directed by Ray Kay, the video mainly captures his performance with several sexy women dancing behind him.
Produced by Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, "Rockin' That Thang" is the second single off The-Dream's sophomore studio album "Love vs. Money". The T. Nash-written song has been released for digital purchase since December 9, 2008.
Video: The-Dream and Mariah Carey Shooting 'My Love' Music Video
February 02, 2009 02:02:23A video footage from the shooting location of The-Dream and Mariah Carey's music video for their duet single "My Love" has arrived. It has Mariah's husband Nick Cannon, who previously helped her filming "I Stay in Love", directing the video.
"My Love" is confirmed to be appearing in The-Dream's forthcoming second studio album "Love vs. Money". Produced by Carlos "LOS Da Maestro" McKinney, the track has got its U.S. radio airplay since January 27.
The-Dream's Sophomore LP Pushed Back
January 15, 2009 01:01:55It has been reported by Rap-Up that Grammy-nominated singer The-Dream will push back "Love vs. Money" release date. If previously the effort was slated to hit the U.S. market on February 17, it will now only see the light of the day on March 3. There has been no reason thrown out for the two weeks delay.
The sophomore set has released at least two singles for promotion, "Let Me See the Booty" and "Rockin' That Thang". Another single where he collaborates with diva Mariah Carey titled "My Love" is planned to be released in the weeks to come. Its audio has been leaked and can be listened here.
The-Dream's New Song 'My Love' Feat. Mariah Carey Outed
January 10, 2009 09:01:04A brand new single, performed by The-Dream teaming up with Mariah Carey, has arrived. Titled "My Love", the LOS Da Maestro-produced song is expected to be included in his second studio album "Love vs. Money".
The-Dream himself is scheduled to drop "Love vs. Money" in the U.S. on February 17. Beside collaborating with Mariah Carey, he will also join forces with Lil Jon in another track called "Let Me See the Booty".
The-Dream's Sophomore LP Pushed Back
December 03, 2008 03:12:17The-Dream's second major studio effort "Love vs. Money" has been pushed back to early 2009. Originally expected to come out in the U.S. on December 16, the Christopher "Tricky" Stewart-produced album will reportedly be released sometime in February 2009 via Def Jam and Radio Killa imprints.
"Love vs. Money" is a follow up to The-Dream's debut record "Love Hate", which has hit the market since December 2007. This forthcoming album includes guest appearances from Mariah Carey who lends her vocals on single "My Love" and Lil Jon who is featured on a song called "Let Me See the Booty".
New Song From The-Dream Uncovered
October 30, 2008 01:10:29The-Dream's brand new single which features Lil Jon has been revealed. Tentatively called "Let Me See the Booty", the mid-tempo jam is produced by Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and expected to appear on The-Dream's sophomore studio record "Love vs. Money".
Teaming up once again with producer LOS Da Maestro, who helmed most of the tracks on his 2007 effort "Love Hate", on the production desk, The-Dream will reportedly collaborate with J. Holiday, Mario, Jamie Foxx, and Usher. The rapper eyes to drop his Radio Killa/Def Jam's record in the U.S. on December 16.
Video Premiere: Gym Class Heroes' 'Cookie Jar' Feat. The-Dream
August 16, 2008 12:08:30Multi-selling band Gym Class Heroes have premiered a music video for their second single "Cookie Jar" which will be listed in their upcoming fourth studio album "The Quilt". The song features rapper The-Dream singing the chorus with the band's frontman Travis McCoy. Their brand new set is scheduled for release on September 9.
The music video has been shot by director Dale "Rage" Resteghini. It has The-Dream as a guest star and hip hop producer DJ Clinton Sparks as a cameo. They implicitly convey a peace message through the video by showing two-fingers peace sign to the camera.
Behind the Scene of Gym Class Heroes' 'Cookie Jar' Video
August 13, 2008 10:08:07Gym Class Heroes are moving on with the promotion of their fourth album "The Quilt" which is due to be released on September 9 this year. Following the release of "Peace Sign/Index Down" and its music video in mid-July, the group is ready to launch the second single "Cookie Jar" that features rapper The-Dream.
A music video has been shot with director Dale "Rage" Resteghini and a behind-the-scene video has just surfaced. The video features among others foreword by the band, artistic concept by the director and inside details from the group's frontman, Travis McCoy and the featured guest, The-Dream. There are scenes where McCoy wears straitjackets while rapping to the camera. The band also play their instruments on a white background as well as chill out in a night club.
Video Premiere: Plies' 'Please Excuse My Hands' Ft. Jamie Foxx/The-Dream
July 24, 2008 09:07:16The new music video from Plies, that was shot to accompany his new single "Please Excuse My Hands" has just been premiered on July 23 via BET 106 & Park. The clip was co-directed by Zipper On Butta Fly Leather and the rapper himself and it also features the appearance of Jamie Foxx & The-Dream.
The scenes from the clip start with Plies making an appointment with Jamie to go the the actor/singer's lounge, where they were partying with lots of beautiful girls there. After that, the rapper continued his trip to meet The-Dream before heading to a club and partying again.
Video Premiere: LL Cool J's 'Baby' Ft. The-Dream
July 12, 2008 09:07:11The new music video from hip-hop artist LL Cool J for his latest single "Baby" has been premiered on FNMTV on Friday, July 11. The new clip was directed by Benny Boom and also features the appearance of The-Dream.
The clip starts with LL and Dream singing and partying at a night club accompanied by lots of girls. The "I Need Love" singer then got attracted to one girl and took her out on a ride on his car where they were chased by a police because of dangerous driving.
Video Premiere: The-Dream's 'I Love Your Girl'
April 29, 2008 10:04:32Producer-turns singer The-Dream is still spawning singles and music videos from his 2007 effort, "Love Hate". He had just released the third single "I Love Your Girl" which peaked at #29 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and its video also made a debut on BET's 106 & Park on Monday, April 28.
The video that includes appearance by the song's featured artist, Young Jeezy, was directed by Fat Katz. It opens with The-Dream whose real name is Terius Nash, dancing with American flag wrapped on his shoulder. It also features strobes lights apart from the party scene.
Nivea and The-Dream Heading for Divorce
December 11, 2007 01:12:10Rumors are mounting that Nivea and her husband The-Dream are heading for divorce.
The couple have been married for nearly 3 years and have a 2-years-old daughter together named Navy Talia.
Video Premiere: The-Dream's 'Falsetto'
December 05, 2007 12:12:34The-Dream has premiered the music video for 'Falsetto', the second single from his debut album 'Lovehate'.
The song was produced by Tricky Stewart and will go along with the album on Tuesday, December 11. Reports said that the third single from the album has been decided and that would be 'I Luv Your Girl'.
