About this episode
The-Dream discusses the essence of timeless music and shares insights on songwriting and personal experiences.
The-Dream is the hitmaker behind era-defining records like Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” and Justin Bieber’s “Baby,” but this conversation goes far beyond the credits. He joins Shawn Stockman to talk about what makes a song timeless, why music has to connect with real people, and how the greatest records carry pieces of life inside them. In this episode, The-Dream opens up about songwriting, fame, love, family, Atlanta roots, industry lessons, and the philosophy behind giving the right song to the right artist. It’s a thoughtful, funny, and deeply honest look at the mind of one of music’s most legendary pens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Shawn Stockman
Guest: The-Dream
Topics covered
- songwriting
- music industry
- timeless music
- personal stories
- fame
- family
Keywords
- The-Dream
- songwriting
- Beyoncé
- Justin Bieber
- music industry
- timeless songs
- Atlanta
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Single Ladies, Baby
Places: Atlanta
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