The-Dream on new album ‘Love/Hate 2,’ writing Beyoncé & Rihanna hits, growing up with T.I. & chemistry with Clipse

The-Dream on new album ‘Love/Hate 2,’ writing Beyoncé & Rihanna hits, growing up with T.I. & chemistry with Clipse

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July 9, 2026 · 53 min

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The-Dream discusses his songwriting process, new album, and collaborations with notable artists.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by singer, songwriter, and hit-maker The-Dream, who tells Joe and Jada about his writing process that led to hits like Beyoncé's "All The Single Ladies," RIhanna's "Umbrella" featuring Jay-Z, and more. He talks about his new album 'Love/Hate 2' (dropping July 10th), how he writes every song like it's meant to be the 10th song on Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' his classic chemistry with Clipse's Pusha-T and Malice, growing up in Atlanta going to the same elementary school with T.I., and much more. Joe and Jada is now  STREAMING ON NETFLIX ! Merch is here! https://joeandjadashow.com/ All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hosts: Fat Joe, Jadakiss

Guest: The-Dream

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Books & works: Love/Hate 2, All The Single Ladies, Umbrella, Thriller

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