The-Dream on Writing Hits for Beyoncé & Rihanna | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

The man responsible for some of the biggest hits in R&B history is back in the building. From Rihanna to Beyonce, The Dream has shaped the sound of a generation, and now he is opening up about his journey, his legacy, and his highly anticipated new music. In this exclusive interview on Sway in the Morning, Terius Nash, better known as The-Dream, takes us behind the scenes of his creative process and his upcoming project Love Hate 2. He shares incredible stories from his childhood in Atlanta, the heartbreak of losing his first piano, and the moment he realized his impact on the industry after the success of Umbrella. The conversation gets deep as he explains the powerful reason behind his name change and the history of his family legacy. He also provides a rare look into his working relationships with icons like Usher and Jay-Z, explaining how he navigates the industry while maintaining his spiritual integrity and grace. Stay tuned until the end for a massive announcement regarding a secret collaborative album with 2 Chainz that was recorded in just three days. This is a masterclass in music, business, and life from one of the greatest songwriters of our time. Chapters 0:00 Intro and celebrating a virtuoso 3:15 Atlanta music and church roots 7:40 The story of the missing piano 10:20 Losing the Grammy for Umbrella 13:50 Working with Usher and creative friction 18:15 Finding his artist sound for Love Hate 2 22:45 Overcoming self doubt and life lessons 27:30 Reclaiming legacy and the name DeYampert 32:15 Handling adversity and public perception 36:40 Jay-Z and the Roots Picnic freestyle 40:20 Unreleased music with Ne-Yo