“What I want to do is to create a conversation piece and something people remember. I want to make it repetitive enough but not use what I call 'thin thinking' - the kind of thing anyone can do. A hook tells me what you are talking about and it doesn't have to be a lot of words.”

American singer, songwriter, and record producer

The-Dream, born Terius Adamu Ya Gesteelde-Diamant, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his work in R&B and hip-hop, and for writing and co-producing songs for other artists. He has often worked with production partner Tricky Stewart. Starting with Beyoncé’s 2008 album I Am... Sasha Fierce, he has been credited on each of her later albums.