“When I used to work my 9 to 5, I used to go to this abandoned house down the street. It was for sale, but nobody knew it. It was a mansion. Every day, or at least four days out the week, I would just stand on the porch of the house for like a year straight. That was around 2001 or 2002.”

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.