http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15482038&rws=%2Fthe-dream%2Fmusic-videos.rssAtlanta singer-songwriter The-Dream (born Terius Nash) became a household name in late 2007 with his smash hit "Shawty Is a 10." With a drooping melody, light synth embellishments and a piano line that dances around the downbeat, the song -- off his December 2007 debut, <i>Lovehate</i> -- is the equivalent of R&B cotton candy. But Nash's story begins before then. Among many other credits, he wrote Rihanna's smash hit "Umbrella," as well as J. Holiday's "Bed." In addition to "Shawty Is a 10," The-Dream also scored big with <i>Lovehate</i>'s "Falsetto" and "I Luv Your Girl." In 2009, he released sophomore effort <I>Love Vs Money</i>. The album channels the lite electro-funk of Prince, while also echoing R. Kelly's arrogant sexuality. Add The-Dream's uncanny ear for melody and ability to sculpt instantly memorable hooks, and you have one of the biggest new stars in R&B. - Sam ChennaultContemporary R&Ben720Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:34:06 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15482038&rws=%2Fthe-dream%2Fmusic-videos.rss Atlanta singer-songwriter The-Dream (born Terius Nash) became a household name in late 2007 with his smash hit "Shawty Is a 10." With a drooping melody, light synth embellishments and a piano line that dances around the downbeat, the song -- off his December 2007 debut, <i>Lovehate</i> -- is the equivalent of R&B cotton candy. But Nash's story begins before then. Among many other credits, he wrote Rihanna's smash hit "Umbrella," as well as J. Holiday's "Bed." In addition to "Shawty Is a 10," The-Dream also scored big with <i>Lovehate</i>'s "Falsetto" and "I Luv Your Girl." In 2009, he released sophomore effort <I>Love Vs Money</i>. The album channels the lite electro-funk of Prince, while also echoing R. Kelly's arrogant sexuality. Add The-Dream's uncanny ear for melody and ability to sculpt instantly memorable hooks, and you have one of the biggest new stars in R&B. - Sam Chennault