THE DREAM’S LOVE/HATE
Thursday, December 6, 2007


The Dream - Falsetto
The Dream is finally set to release his debut album, Love (Me All Summer)/Hate (Me All Winter). The songwriter, who is responsible for Rihanna’s hit, “Umbrella” and “Bed,” the song that put J. Holiday on the map, describes this album as a musical that is very visual and appeals to all the senses. “All of my records are singles,” claims The Dream. And that’s not too far from the truth. Love/Hate actually is a fun album. Even though it gets sort of repetitive (with all the “ella’s” and “eh’s”) and the voice can get a tad obnoxious, the records are solid and Dream lays it on thick for fans.
Even with all the controversy that the media has tried to start about The Dream - there have been rumors swarming of him filing a divorce from his wife, R&B songstress Nivea, and they’ve even gone as far to leak photos of Dream and the leading lady for his latest video, the second single, “Falsetto” - the focus remains on his music, and his skill as a writer and producer. He’s not a tabloid artist, people don’t care about the shock value. But he’s definitely put out hits this year.
The Dream - Nikki
I think what I like about the album is that he tries different things as far as melodies, harmonies and interesting vocal arrangements. I see a lot of similarities between The Dream and Prince - and if you know me, I’m all about some Prince. Album favorites and stand-outs include “Nikki,” the infectious and almost obnoxious “Ditch That,” “Livin’ A Lie” (featuring Rihanna) and “Playin’ In Her Hair.”
If you’re feeling what you’ve heard from The Dream, make sure you pick up Love/Hate next Tuesday, December 11th! Be sure to check for him on MySpace.








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1.
Will
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
This dude is str8, but don’t think I could listen to an entire album of him.
2.
Chelly's Two Cents...
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I think the Dream has some alright songs. He is a little “T Pain-ish” in my book. “Shorty is a 10″ is my shit.
3.
Greg_Arious
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I like the falsetto song. But it would be better if it were sung by someone with a less weird voice. I seriously thought this guy was like 13 when i first heard shawty is a 10.
4.
kennedi
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
Can only put up with him for a couple songs.. my tolerance for him is along the lines of T-Pain or Akon…. I’ll pass
5.
Dame
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
The Dream sounds like a kid. I think Mario would have killed Falsetto but I like each of his singles. I may get his cd
6.
Young hollywood
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
AFTER UMBRELLA……HE DOSENT EVER HAVE TO HAVE ANOTHER HIT EVER!!
EH, EH!!!
7.
Keshia
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I like his is style and voice its so unique.
8.
myghettopoplife
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I really don’t get the attraction, even to him as a writer. The only song I’ve really enjoyed that was written by him up to now is Rihanna’s “Sell Me Candy”, I thought the “brups” he put on the chorus (I assume he did it) were really effective but that was a joint effort with Makeba Riddick so even then…
I’ll give him a listen and I want to hear more of his writing for other artists before I make a judgement but thus far he doesn’t live up to all the hype.
9.
Shellene
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I like dream and he’s going to go faer with the song writinng! I love the song Falsetto!
10.
Necole Bitchie
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I’m sorry but I’m Aye Aye Aye’d out..
11.
Chan-nel
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
SHAWTY IS A 10 IS MY SONG AND FALSETTO IS GROWING ON ME BUT THE OTHER STUFF IVE HEARD SO FAR MAKES MY HEAD HURT….I HOPED HE WOULD COME WITH SOMETHING BETTER THAN THIS!!!!
12.
get_me_bodied
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
GET A DRINK, HERE’S ANOTHER ONE, MAKE HIM PAY FOR IT, THEN YA SAY OKAY, OKAY, OKAY, LOL, I HOPE ITS A RUMOR, NIVEA IS VERY TALENTED, THE DREAM IS COOL
13.
thickems
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
Sorry, I was bored listening. Maybe my mood is down today.
14.
pytjd
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
i love falsetto but after listening to these songs, i’m cringing at hearing aye and ella ella over and over randomly in every song. that is the biggest detraction from the songs. i was considering buying the album but i would have to listen to the rest b/c if he does that crap in every song, i’d rather not waste my money
15.
backingbarack
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
the only thing fantastic he wrote was bed by j.holiday. other songs are not that great but i like his delivery.
he is very catchy and apparently thats all you need. he needs to write a hit for his wife nivea cause i actually like her.
i saw the falsetto video yesterday and it was sooo wack but i loooove that song too.
kudos to his hustle…
16.
backingbarack
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
why does he say eh eh eh? all the time? obviously its his signature so when he writes for other artists….you can automatically tell he wrote it but why when he sings he says it?
i hope someone interviews him and asks him. cause it is annoying
17.
FRESHOPOLY.com
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
Go to Freshopoly.com to listen to:
The Dream ft. Rihanna- Livin A Lie
The Dream- Purple Kisses
The Dream- Playin In Her Hair
The Dream- Nikki
Go buy the album, Dec 11.
Bonus: R.Kelly (Unreleased) “Pull You Hair”
Stay Fresh…www.FRESHOPOLY.com
Shout out to the LOOP
18.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I don’t like it, the only song I’ve heard from him that I like is “Shawty is a 10″ like someone else said you can only listen to him for a couple of songs. I also think as a writer he is overrated. The other day I said I wish he would write Nivea a hit, then I checked her last album and he produced and wrote or co-wrote all the songs I love Nivea but her last album wasn’t has great as her first 2 wich he had nothing to do with. I know that’s her husband but music wise she might want to stray from him on this next one.
19.
MS KNOWLEDGE
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
o GOD plz forgive me…but that man is not cute at all…looks like his face is smushed in…mm mm.,….and his voice is terrible, sounds like lil boosie tryin to bust a melody…what is his songs talkin about? shorty is a ten..and his new joint basically str8 up fuckin? like there needs to be another fuckin track out for these lil teens to hear and get hott off of….im sick of music bein disrespected just for the money.and attention….I swear anybody can make a song…its time for us to get rich……and make a track……snatch a mill off of it and retire on a island somewhere and get the hell out of disturbed America…..lol….
20.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
Whasup DAME and GET_ME_BODIED! I like Dream, put he does sound a little childish, and reminds me of T-Pain. You definately know when the Dream produced a song due to ellas and ehhs….
21.
MS KNOWLEDGE
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
backingbarack - lmao
I thought I was the only one that notice that. See at first I thought that J.holiday got it from Rihanna. Now I just realize mr.dream wrote both of their tracks which is why they pronounce “eh” so much….
22.
bee-sting
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
lil’ waynes ex-fiance’ “nivea” …..where is she anyway?
23.
mrs sands
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
A divorce! Please, whenever I hear this dude on the radio, thats all he talks about is his wife. I think that he’s “divorcing” her for album sales. Who the hell has time to file for a divorce when he is in the middle of dropping his album??? These lies will not make me buy the album, either I feel you or I dont. Personally I think that he should stick to writing. He is no damn Neyo!!
24.
quaqua007
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I have yet to hear a song that makes me want to buy the album.
25.
notbad
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
i c myself gettin this album, with da few songz ive heard i think he is one song writer, that actually sounds good on his own CD. I really like Livin a lie featuring Rihanna, killer production and vocals.
26.
Dame
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
Hey Beauty Q.T. How are u today?
27.
MorganLady
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I like these songs. The song with Rihanna is cool. Dream keep doing ya thing.
28.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
@#26..I’m cool, impatiently awaiting Christmas!
29.
frenchy O
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
damn DAMN ! DAMN !
this is the thing i don’t understand someone like the dream should stay in his lane. He is not gifted vocally.He is a talented songwriter and producer stick to that .
if you give his stuff to a talented singer he will do justice to it .
i like his approach on melodies and harmonies and his writing skills .
but that’s it .
why he did it for more money ?
for the recognition ?
the spotlight ? he is not a sex symbol !
i betcha’ it was ego i can do it all
30.
Dijah
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
maybe im the only one feeling the guy.. but he’s the sh*t! really like what he’s doing.
31.
MEL
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I hope this is a bad rumor about him & Nivea. She had his baby & even lost her recording contract for putting her heart first… if he dumps her after he got famous, then that will be all jacked up. They say money changes people, yup, it’s probably true cuz his attitude is jacked up already.
32.
BRIAN
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
honestly, I don’t think that they are getting a divorce. I think it was just a stunt that the label is pulling to get into some controversy, to pop off album sales and just garner more attention to him.
I don’t think that he’s getting divorced at all. as a matter of fact, I got an email with a photo of him hugged up on the chick that’s in the “falsetto” video - they are just trying to jog controversy to generate album sales.
it’s all marketing. but they should stop before they make him look like a jerk.
33.
Dame
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
Beauty Q.T. I love Christmas too it’s about gifts for me I’m always happy to be with my family.
34.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
Forget “The Dream” check out Nivea’s myspace page she has a new album called Animalistic due out in 2008.
Brian can we get a music post with her song “Serious” sounds like it could be about lil wayne, that is the only other celeb relationship we know about right? I like the song maybe cause I’ve been there lol.
Anyways http://www.myspace.com/Niveamusic
35.
seductiverose
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I like this dude, I think he’s kinda cute and his voice is somewhat sexy…. He has harmony, I like it..
Damn, ppl already tryna get into dude’s personal life??? Whatev. Hopefully this album will do something for him…
dueces
36.
BRIAN
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
#34, that material is very old. the album was released overseas because of pour promotion over here, I think.
I didn’t know she was planning on releasing it next year. lemme go read up on that.
37.
Mutada al sader
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
He cool. He needs to stop stealing R-Kellys voice, cadences and song structure.
But hey R-Kelly ripped off Aaron Hall on his first album.. But hold up Aaron Hall ripped off Charlie Wilson. “Throws hand up” ?
38.
bill
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
The dream’s Love/Hate sounds good !
39.
hood_shit
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I’m lovin #37 for knowing their music!
I like The Dream. The title is hot, he’s great at what he does, has a fly chick…. I smell success!
40.
hood_shit
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
Oh yeah, “Falsetto” is my shit!
BTW, when I saw Dream @ HU’s Homecoming, he gave me a R&B Kanye vibe… his style and demeanor. And then you throw in that dumb ass Chris Brown/ VIBE magazine/ “Bed” song controversy and you have a STAR people!
41.
Tina
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
Did i miss the leaked photos with his video girl?
42.
Nathandevonte
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
He is BIGG!!!
43.
cuvagurl08
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
im kinda excited about this. it seems like it might actually be good!
44.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
Okay Brian you might be right but her myspace says comming 2008 I just assumed the songs were new since I havn’t heard them before.
45.
PRECIOUS
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
okay so i’m thinking maybe he should just stick to writing and producing because (sorry) but he puts me in mind of Frankie Lyman —- the guy that Why Do Fools Fall in Love - was based on. His voice and his looks are a dead ringer for Frankie.
46.
PRECIOUS
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
okay so i’m thinking maybe he should just stick to writing and producing because (sorry) but he puts me in mind of Frankie Lyman —- the guy that Why Do Fools Fall in Love - was based on. His voice and his looks are a dead ringer for Frankie. Which to me ain’t a good look.
47.
Danala
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
This my song. He a great writer but an alright singer.
48.
Becca the Promo Mami
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
i love his song SHE NEEDS MY LOVE :: you GOTTA post that!
its the hottest song i’ve heard from him. its my ring tone.
the dream is very very talented.
–becca
49.
a.k.a.new yorker
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
don’t like him but i do like the fact that he using diff melodies. i’ve been sick of hearing all these irreplaceable, tattoo, etc. songs
50.
a.k.a.new yorker
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
oh yeah and it’s fitting that he did a song with riri seeing that they both have some annoying ass voices
51.
crystal
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
is he jazzy pha son or brother cuz them two look just alike.
52.
Chardballz
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I actually really enjoy the Dreams Tracks.
Ditch that IMO is awesome.
Ill deff pick up this album !
53.
SKATEBOARD-T
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
LOL…WORD DREAM FACE LOOK ASHY IN THAT FALSETTO VIDEO..LMAO I WAS BAGGIN UP
54.
POLOSTUNNA
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
on some real sh!t thiz cat is dope i dont even really even listen 2 that much r&b but his 2 singles are FIRE!!!! he got a great style!
55.
tdot stand up
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
i dont know how much im sold on thedream himself, BUT HIS ALBUM IS DOPE
i love every song.. i mean who really is comming out with songs as unique as his.. maybe snoop lol..
56.
tdot stand up
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
and yeah the falsetto song is so much better than the video.. its so amateur.. i expected so much more
57.
REBEL
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I will be copin this Tuesday, Falsetto is my shit! That Nikki rock too!
58.
ChokLitFactory
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
I haven’t heard about the rumours about TheDream and Nivea. they seemed so happy from her music on her last album (especially on “complicated”). And they have a child! I hope the fame isn’t getting to his head!
That being said, I LOVE Falsetto! I haven’t listened to much of his other stuff, but I may have to cop this album…
59.
ChokLitFactory
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
WOW, how did I miss the Falsetto video?? Imma have to look for that one in the archives!
60.
MISS THANG
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
well she is a hoe anyways…and my info dont come from a website or rumor….she was with another nigga in the dominican republic, puerto plata to be exact…the name of the hotel is casa colonial…. a few months back…tellin him she not really happy and she never wanted to get pregnant….she been a hoe…she messed with ol boy from jagged edge (twin) and tavia’s (used to be in destiny’s child) ex-fiance when they were engaged which is the reason they broke up…and her old manager….and plenty of men while she was on tour….and this wasnt over a period of time it was at the same time and weeks/months apart….she should take her own advice when she said dont mess with my man…cuz I will be the one who bring it to her….moon pie faced trick….karma is a b so i guess thats why her career in shambles…but it could be a lot worse if i wanted to really blow her spot up….but what goes around comes around….i fell sorry for her hubby cuz he probably has no idea who she really is…we all have secrets…just some worse than others….
61.
Richard
Thursday, December 6, 2007 /
Man, that song, Livin A Lie, with Rihanna is the business for real. That is a really really really good song. I hope he does a video, a real video for it, not that bull they call videoes nowadays. I think he become huge with that song.
62.
defJay89
Friday, December 7, 2007 /
this album is way better than i expected. and when he says his songs are all singles, i believe him . its hot
63.
mg
Friday, December 7, 2007 /
dream is jazzy pha brother and has any one noticed in the shawty is a ten video he has a wedding band on but in the falsetto video there is no band on the ring finger.
64.
Hater.com
Friday, December 7, 2007 /
Dream is NOT Jazzy Pha’s brother. Where does this info come from
65.
crunkpoet
Friday, December 7, 2007 /
fuck what you all heard..this nigga is hot..may not have the most angelic voice but he is trying to take it back to prince days..shit is hot..especially the damn “she needs my love” that shit is hot! get on it!
66.
Tina
Friday, December 7, 2007 /
NIKKI is the shit!
Favorite song so far.
67.
Damn Shame
Friday, December 7, 2007 /
This album is dope as fuck.
68.
KIKI
Friday, December 7, 2007 /
I use to work with him @ the collection agency and he said seven years ago that he was doing big things and look at him now. I’m so happy for you Terius!!! Please keep it real in the game.
Keyla
69.
FRANKAY
Friday, December 7, 2007 /
yall baggin dis mother fucker could sing his ass off he does some crazy notes i agree nikki is fuckin fire! purple kisses, luv songs… man his album is crazzzyyy hes real talented i was readin way up there and uh give this to r&b artist garauntee they will love his shit. Im know jamie foxx is lovin it right now only he knows wtf i mean daz ma nigga! keep grindin dream shit is hotttT! you guys wack if you dont like his shit bitches only song i wanna hear and cant find yet it “mama”
70.
Mutada al sader
Saturday, December 8, 2007 /
Had to come back an post again. The albums hot and puts Ne-Yo to shame
Im buying this joint.
71.
blackisbeautiful
Sunday, December 9, 2007 /
I wouldn’t say The Dream puts Ne-yo to shame because unlike The Dream, Ne-yo has written some mature records. The Dream is alright in my opinion. “Shawty is a 10″ grew on me but his vocal arrangement to me is annoying..he might grow on me but I dunno we’ll see.lol..I’m not going to hate on him. I just think some songwriters are better being songwriters than artist because they don’t have that “it” factor. I think that way about Keri as an artist her songs are very average by herself but when she write for others they are really nice…I dunno I think Keri and The Dream needed more preparation on their image before putting out for everyone..lol.but no shade to The Dream he is making a lot of money for her songs this year he did his thing;)
72.
MzNeekieSpeaks
Sunday, December 9, 2007 /
I hope The Dream is very successful despite rumors, and criticism. I personally like him thus far. Falsetto is my new crack at the moment. Now I will say that ella eh eh should be removed from his vocabulary. He is a talented man and I see no reason to pick someone apart from day 1. I don’t do comparisons between artists or songwriters..nuff said. I’m going to listen to more of his music in the days to come.
-Respect is mandatory
73.
cleen
Monday, December 10, 2007 /
wat a stupid f**king song!
74.
IATWSA
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 /
Maybe my speakers dont work right. Cuz he cant sing or carry a tune. How dare he be compared to Prince? Prince, if you see them I hope you curse them to everything you can think of for this comparison. How can his album be good? Enuff said.
75.
Ms. Maye
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 /
Ya’ll trippin’… This dude is on point! When “Shawty Is A Ten” came on the scene, I was like, ‘EH’, but “Falsetto”…oh my damn, LOVE IT. Hey, i don’t know what to say, hopefully his album hits the spot cause if not…NAHHH, lol!
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