How The-Dream Writes #1 Hits For Beyoncé & Rihanna | Genius Level

[@petitnicollas]

The mastermind behind so many artists

[@Superstardark]

U nom sayin?

[@AdoraBangles]

FACTS.. he is one of my favorite song writers of ALL time! Thank you The-Dream (Terius Nash) for following your dream! I as a song writer only HOPE that I can one get work up the courage to do the same! I fell in love with him before I even knew with B2K everything, but I can somehow hear him and his heart through ir before I even visited this interview! “Gotta be crazy enough to believe in yourself” believe in yourself is what I learned from it… No matter what and ALWAYS! I love him as a human being!!!

[@SylvesterMcNuttIII]

The Dream's music saved me from a tough time in college. My art is influenced by him. So glad to see that Complex has enough respect for real talent like this.

[@abstract447]

Sylvester McNutt III but this is genius lol

[@sharcam2010]

Cap

[@ADDSXX]

Lol complex huh

[@tyronejon-quay-veusjuniort1592]

@@ADDSXX What?

[@ernestmudasiru9540]

Y'all need to stop sleeping on The Dream...nicest song writer in the game right now.

[@angeleyeszarai]

The "nicest" song writer would be The Weeknd. And he has no competition.

[@jokesta217]

Rebel Love wow, he has so many writers at his camp that you can never credit him as the nicest writer.

[@calebpower4096]

I fw the weeknd but he only gets co-writtens credits on his tracks so

[@IMBATAKTIVE8]

Ernest Mudasiru STATIC MAJOR BOY

[@JRaww32]

Rebel Love The Weeknd has nothing on this guy lmao

[@DigitalSunStudios]

Dream wrote and produced love on top. GOAT status. 🔥🐐

[@Spacesprocketz]

The Dream is too underrated! His catalogue speaks volumes

[@pinkpageofchaos]

I'm glad someone is acknowledging his obvious talent!!

[@Bsfnelz20]

Neyo was one of the best ghostwriters also can't sleep on him either so many hits even the stuff he puts out are classics

[@theradiokid]

He should definitely be the songwriter profiled next in this series

[@AdoraBangles]

As a Neyo fan he hasn’t had a HIT or written a HIT in a min. The Dream on the other hand HAS… both are great in their own right BUTT IMO the dream kills Neyo

[@JustinGone]

His work as an artist gets overlooked too much. Love his albums.

[@Thisguyecm]

Those who can't recognize genius can't recognize it in themself. Be great and embrace ur genius!

[@Freewxll614]

Fancy might be the best song i have ever heard in my life.. The Dream is the truth!!

[@Redboi-sp6pi]

FreeWxll don't forget purple kisses and 4play

[@TruthBTold-]

FreeWxll Fancy is the best song i ever heard in my life... Makes u wanna travel and be with ur lady and shower her

[@LiahB]

He’s so so talented. From an upcoming songwriter... this is so inspiring to watch 🌊🙏🏾

[@kabeloikalafeng9344]

Let's link up I need demos

[@dadon9862]

when he mentioned Devante Swing i just knew the dude still inspires to this day,long live the dream

[@VersionJ3]

Yo, Terius is a LEGEND. Dude was a shot in the arm for R&B, and niggas have been riding a wave that he popularized ever since. Seriously, no one out today has cranked shit out that he has, not just for himself, but for other people. Y'all youngins need to recognize.

[@thesuncollective1475]

Interesting how he said you have to be crazy enough to think you can do it...I never thought I could so gave up then 20 years later it just came!

[@empowermph]

..I hung w him briefly in the studio..his energy, charisma, the room stops when he walks in, same w/ his patnas Trick & Kuk, when they come around..they have an aura of confidence & creative power, that you feel, that you have to match, beat, or get lost until you figure it out for yourself, until you can bring something mutually beneficial to the table.. it is inspiring, being around alpha creative minds. how (crazy) confident you must be, to pitch your vision to the stars, then you become the star others look up to. I'll never forget that, & I'll never stop taking shots @ reaching that level & beyond.

[@ericcaudill2675]

8:18 THIS DUDE'S WEARING A CHIP SKYLARK HOODIE, I'M DONE LOLOLOLOL

[@AntGFromSD]

Eric Caudill my shiny teeth and me haha reminds me of childhood

[@jeen_yuhs000]

The-Dream is pure gold i love him as artist. He is always improving and making timeless masterpieces.

[@spjackson4594]

I love this series, The Dream is a genius! I used to have Love/Hate on repeat AND he's written songs for other artist that are classics. That's a rare gift. Dream job...no pun intended: Write a song with The Dream!💎

[@riyahworld]

I really don't do too much, but when I see The-Dream, I click fast as hell. It's really quite simple. Love The-Dream! 🖤

[@MYIAHFORD13]

One of the absolute best interviews ever. The host did a phenomenal job and I actually will remember most about him, even though I love love love Terius Nash.

[@KelanONcamera]

I love The Dream and it's great to hear him talk, truly a musical genius. Rob did a fantastic job at interviewing him also. Thank you Genius for The consistently great content.

[@bassitabdul-rahman2629]

mahn good seeing this interview. always felt he was there years ago.

[@PPCCO.]

Thank God someone agrees, I've been trying to tell people this since '07

[@jonathancruz5248]

I have been fortunate to go to one of his concerts and man this dude can sing!!

[@dawsmuse5899]

really love this series want more

[@kaizen5415]

polarizing artists like bieber, dream..ive chilled w/ them in studios, honestly, lots of talent, big hearts, solid, hilarious, inspiring, no cap those on the outside lookin' in, just assume, or run with gossip it's so uplifting, being around people who raise your own standards of living & quality of life then, you'll never settle for less. that's my take on it. they walk the path of light, now so do I

[@emiynu]

I knew folks who thought that Umbrella was Rihanna's first single and Single Ladies Beyonce's first song! That's how huge these songs were, to reach audiences worldwide and even in the U.S. who didn't know of the artist's previous catalog of music. Damn. That is truly a dream all right. Legendary songwriting.

[@tyronejon-quay-veusjuniort1592]

👏🏿👏🏿

[@Dhk4]

That's a pretty heavy title but what I love about the dream is how many hits you don't even know he wrote

[@shabbamims5]

the interviewer look like he come off the Martin show

[@Pirategod23]

Shabba Mims or living single

[@yonn]

Sean David lol yeah what's his face that worked at her magazine lol

[@jclsystems1634]

One of the Greatest Interviews! Interviewer did a great job! 🙌🏾💯

[@Ray-ge1vx]

Okay but this gave me so much life. Thank you Genius for this. I love The Dream and I really appreciate this interview!

[@ujoe3295]

Love, Love, Love his soul! He's a very bless man.....Love him so much🙏🏿💙🙏🏿

[@OmniTheGenius]

The dream is amazing, he is dope in his own way, he got his own style and sound, nobody sounds like my dude...yes their are other songwriters but were talking about the best of our generation, and dream is one of them, so everybody stfu talkin bout pharrell and ester, yeah they hella dope but they not dream! #respect a legend when you see one bruh.

[@scottyfdemon]

Honestly I started a lot of these claps

[@thuggergoddess]

OMG ME N MY FAMILY WAS OBSESSED W HIM GROWING UP !

[@KarenNyameKG]

I just love his music! So inspired!

[@salazar4400]

I've always loved his work, it's amazing keep the work up. You inspire people!

[@SuperRedWaffle]

Hell yeah I can get jiggy with this Genius

[@javierbarajas8525]

"LOVE KING.1977" I think thoae are they best RnB music....of the 2000s

[@DJ-tq1ht]

The Greatest Songwriter of Our Generation... ask Sia, she should know something about that

[@bttv2345]

Great interviewer, this flowed so natural. I'm definitely taking notes in my pursuit to be a host!

[@gigachadd_slu]

Great interview!! Hope we have more interviews like this!!

[@dreadream6443]

I love him!!!!!!

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

those chords

[@dianariverjackson5123]

Rob is the BEST interviewer!

[@1250Smitty]

The Dream got ill pen game. Writers like this run the game from behind the scenes.

[@dreadigital6862]

Always loved The Dream, this interview is dope! Much respect!

[@type88network]

Such dope content. Salute Genius, Dream, Rob

[@donutello_]

this is pretty genius

[@KissofDeath0420]

Just subscribed because of this interview. We need more interviews like this.

[@Rhowan05]

Genius should do these chats more often.

[@timothymumba99]

Why don't singers talk about people who write these songs

[@jessicag4422]

She rockin that thing like... 🔥 🔥 🔥 💃🏻

[@NderemaniChidzani]

My favorite guy of all time

[@cammir3295]

He’s so honest

[@angelreed2276]

genius is 80% hard work and 20% stealing ideas from other artists

[@keyfrom92]

aw man my idol. thanks so much for such a provoking piece.

[@konchus2]

he droppin the blueprint for so much game in this interview

[@thereignofhoe]

DREAM!

[@marferna2448]

I havent listened to a The Dream song in a minute boy. Prolly since like 2013

[@ashleyporter5045]

favorite artist n writer

[@MylesAlexander93]

This was so insightful. I was hoping someone would've mentioned Electrik Red

[@ebonywatson2177]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤The DreaM

[@javierbarajas8525]

I had to drop comment my favorite RnB Rapsinger. "THE DREAM"

[@ZekeGotViews]

The Dream definitely a legend, all the hits he wrote in the background of artists careers including his own. Plus it also sounds like Drake started acting brand new after he got more success between the time of Thank Me Later and Take Care SMH Wow I really wanted more collabs with those two. Shut It Down is the Shit🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

[@trvrshoe4518]

love this series already

[@tasha1985]

Im a huge fan ..I wanted to hear more about his albums,and Electrik Red. Lots of inspiration from this man.

[@chelb.4718]

Umbrella is forever my JAM! 🥰

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

Been following his career forever. He is supremely talented and seems content right now if you follow his Instagram. I can't help feeling like Abel took some of his style in the beginning, even though I like him too. Love Dream.

[@kimberleywatson7330]

Things I didn't know before this interview: the dream is hilarious🤣

[@MrEOM41]

My favorite songwriter/producer/artist... the album Love|Hate is a classic in my opinion.

[@alexjones7232]

someone ive always wanted to work with

[@Kyall3]

thank yall for this

[@StomerMadGermzOfficial]

I love YAMAHA it's a great song he see song

[@jasminb6950]

Who are these unappreciative people in the crowd? 🤦‍♀️ #GREATNESS

[@haroldtwist]

King Dream👑

[@andyoumg5543]

Phenomenal interview b

[@TiffanyJ.W]

I love the dream he is truly a music hero 💜💜😊

[@jasoncornet4504]

Where James Fauntleroy's interview at??

[@MsMizzlola]

Jason Cornet I love James omg

[@stoneycarter6429]

damn was gonna comment this , glad someone recognized

[@thuggergoddess]

genius , almost a million subs 😛!

[@sjlewis271]

Wait a minute?! He wrote EVERYTHING BY B2K. I CAN'T. 😱

[@terrencemusic1]

Amazing interview. The Dream is an inspiration.

[@semunyujunior1153]

Genious deserves more subscribers . How can couple chanells have more subscribers than genious 🙆🏻‍♂️🙆🏻‍♂️

[@Barncore]

The host rockin the double denim. That's brave

[@ForTheViolence]

Favorite artist by far.

[@wavesman55]

This is so dope thanks Genius..

[@wongalethunyombolo2423]

Dope interview. The next guest should be James fauntleroy

[@just_2swift]

i must be dreaming

[@kaizen5415]

sidebar: i was selling weed in the dorms @ uni to pay room & board my 1st reup profit, i treated myself to the jordan 4 black/cement grey, same he's wearing now. this is years before i'd ever met them, then riding on the train to work, 'umbrella' playin' on the ipod mixtape, seeing those shoes today, the synchronicity of events is fvckin' wild, by design

[@murriretro430]

@5:04 Don’t know what she said to her friend in the background, but it must of been pretty funny by her friends reaction 🤣 lol My first though was she must of said, I Hear Jimmy 😂. Someone entertain the comment section and make up something LOL 😂😂😂 hahaha

[@keonoshae]

Very insightful!

[@IMBATAKTIVE8]

THE DREAM X STATIC MAJOR

[@djspre_]

UGK - "Riding Dirty" my favorite album of all time too ✊🏾

[@u.u.u9969]

do one on rhyming patterns. like Smino

[@kevinabraham3233]

the intro music is groovy damn

[@moss9310]

Amazing interview :-)

[@4rmWillSee]

him and t pain talk similar

[@RowlexEnterprise]

I know right. Just within those two conversating....they could make a hit song together.

[@mathlabel]

I got this talent to. Remember & Search "Urban Legend Blakboy"

[@latashaw.322]

I love The-Dream ❤️

[@raymundo145]

humble af bro