Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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
43:10 Potential music with Jay-Z
45:30 Surprise album reveal with 2 Chainz
If you enjoyed this deep dive with a true musical legend, make sure to like this video and subscribe to the channel for more exclusive interviews.
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The-Dream on Writing Hits for Beyoncé & Rihanna | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
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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
43:10 Potential music with Jay-Z
45:30 Surprise album reveal with 2 Chainz
If you enjoyed this deep dive with a true musical legend, make sure to like this video and subscribe to the channel for more exclusive interviews.
#TheDream #SwayInTheMorning #LoveHate2 #Usher #2Chainz
Subscribe Here! bit.ly/SubscribeSU
Watch the Best of Sway In The Morning! bit.ly/BestOfSITM
Check out More From Sway’s Universe
swaysuniverse.com
twitter.com/swaysuniverse
instagram.com/swaysuniverse
facebook.com/swaysuniverse
#SwaysUniverse #SwayInTheMorning #SiriusXM #Shade45
About SWAY’s UNIVERSE
Exclusive interviews from Sway Calloway and the Sway In The Morning/ SwaysUniverse.com team with some of today's biggest celebrities, like Kevin Hart, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher, Jessica Alba, Steve Aoki, Torey Lanez, Julia Stiles and so much more.
The-Dream on Writing Hits for Beyoncé & Rihanna | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
youtu.be/uUU4qc6XHN0
Sway’s Universe
youtube.com/UCuS96jkLKpTaGB_OWnwZV_A
