The-Dream
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| Also known as | The-Dream,The American Dream, The Radio Killer |
| Origin | North Carolina & Atlanta, United States |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop, pop, pop rap, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
| Label(s) | Def Jam, Radio Killa |
| Associated acts | Nivea, Mary J. Blige, J. Holiday, Jesse McCartney, Rihanna, Ciara, Tricky Stewart, Mariah Carey |
| Website | www.defjam.com/the-dream |
Terius Youngdell Nash, better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer and songwriter. He rose to fame following the writing of hits including Rihanna's "Umbrella", J. Holiday's "Bed" Jesse McCartney's "Leavin'" and others. He recently wrote Usher's "Moving Mountains" and also co-wrote Ciara's new single "High Price", which was produced by his production partner Tricky Stewart.
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[edit] Biography
Born in North Carolina and raised in Bankhead, Atlanta by his grandfather. In 2004 he dated singer Nivea (singer). Her pregnancy caused them to marry in 2004 and their daughter Navy Talia Nash was born in 2005. They divorced in 2007 [1].
As for his stage name, Nash picked up "The-Dream" from his uncle as early as the age of 10, when he told Nash that he needed for him to be "the dream now" and "to have goals for higher things" [2].
[edit] Musical career
After graduating from High School, Nash joined a singing group called, "Guess Who", signed by a local rapper named Raheem. A few years later, Nash began writing songs for up-and-coming rappers and hooks for his peers. He got his first publishing deal in 2003, when he signed to Peer Music after writing B2K's single, "Everything." The song, which appeared on B2K's platinum sophomore album, "Pandemonium", truly put The-Dream on the map. He began writing songs for Britney Spears, Madonna, & Nivea, the last of which he was executive producer of the album.
He spent two more years writing songs but after the major success of "Umbrella", Nash got his own deal with Def Jam Records and began working on various projects for the label's artists, as well as completing his debut studio album Love Me All Summer, Hate Me All Winter (aka Love Hate). It was written and recorded in only nine days and co-produced by his writing and production partner, Tricky Stewart [3]. The first single off the album, "Shawty Is a 10" has garnered a steady following peaking so far at number six on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number seventeen on the Billboard Hot 100 [4] [5].
[edit] Feud with Chris Brown
Another hit that Nash is credited for known as "Bed", sparked a short feud with singer Chris Brown, whom Nash has vowed to never work with again. The feud started when Brown claimed to Vibe that the song was originally his. Nash replied to the comment stating,
"The track was considered for Chris Brown -- he thought it was his -- but it was my record and I decided to give it up to J. Holiday," explains The-Dream. "
Nash also stated that Brown currently has a track which he wrote for him and was already paid for, but would like to "give the money back" explaining, "At the end of the day, I'm big on principle and loyalty. Put that to bed." However, Nash would eventually dispel his comments and the feud with Brown issuing the following statement,
I'm apologizing for comments directed toward Chris Brown on Billboard.com. I spoke to Chris and I advised him that when he made the statement I was disappointed because he said things that were in my direction and that since I'm the only public figure surrounding the song "Bed," I took it as disrespect as well as the media and respected friends felt the same way.
Brown said the comments were towards another part of the situation surrounding the song and I stand here not to defend my comments but take full responsibility for my classless choice of talking through the media.
I apologize to Chris, Mark Pitts, and Jive Records[6] [7].
[edit] Discography
- 2007: Love Hate
[edit] Awards/Nomination
- BET Awards
- 2008, Best New Artist, Nominated
- Grammy Awards
- 2008, Record of the Year "Umbrella" (Producer), Nominated
- 2008, Song of the Year "Umbrella" (Songwriter), Nominated
Tours 2008: Summer Jam
[edit] References
- ^ DIVORCE: R&B Artist Nivea Files to Divorce The-Dream. MediaTakeOut.com (December 10, 2007). Accessed January 28, 2008.
- ^ What Dreams are Made of.... The Pop Culture Junkie (September 3, 2007). Accessed October 3, 2007.
- ^ Jyle (December 6, 2007) The Dream "Love Hate" Album Release. Hip Hop Roll. Accessed December 7, 2007
- ^ Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Shawty Is a 10. Billboard. Accessed November 8, 2007
- ^ The Billboard Hot 100 – Shawty Is a 10. Billboard. Accessed November 8, 2007
- ^ The Dream Apologizes to Chris Brown. The Pop Culture Junkie (October 5, 2007). Accessed October 8, 2007.
- ^ Anthony Roberts (October 8, 2007). Update: The-Dream Apologizes to Chris Brown Over "Bed" Drama. SOHH. Accessed October 8, 2007.
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