Earlier I wrote that singer/songwriter The Dream was named Executive Vice President of Def Jam replacing Chris Hicks who took over the job from the late Shakir Stewart. That was incorrect, according to The Dream.
About an hour ago, he tweeted this message on his Twitter account:
I did not replace him At DEF JAM he’s the EVP of DEF JAM RECORDS and I AM EVP of ISLAND RECORDS…. To all being negative is out of style!
Singer/songwriter The Dream has been named Executive Vice President at Island Records, according to a message he posted on his Twitter account earlier today. The Dream will oversee development of new talent at the label.
The Dream thanked everyone at Island Records and his girlfriend Christina Milian, who is now completely brunette and almost forgotten. He wrote: “I look forward to the challenge of rebuilding music for not only Island Rec. But for Universal Records as a whole. Today I’m humbled and blessed.”
He earlier promised to call it quits when his next album “Love King” is released. Hopefully, Island Record’s artists won’t adopt the singer’s signature sound. All of The Dream’s tracks sound exactly the same, which can get monotonous.
i thought he took Jermaine dupri’s job. what was JD doing before he got fired?
congrats to him… christina looks like cassie in this photo =/
wasnt that JD job before he left…?
well anyway good luck 2 da dream
Christina looks full n prg in that pic
i guess. i can’t name one dream song (he sings). i know he wrote umbrella, but that’s it. this is the future of the music business huh
Who is shakir stewart?? Oh that guy who got married, did dreamz go gold yet???
Didn’t think so
@ Charles, I think Shakir is the guy who committed suicide not too long ago.
I love the dream’s albums, he shouldn’t quit.
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i like dream’s cd’s also.
WOW!…DIDN’T TAKE LONG FOR HIM TO GET PROMOTED!…WELL NOW I BET NIVEA IS GOING TO GO GET HER CHILD SUPPORT RAISED…:LOL:
the “struggling artist” (let sandra tell it) trey songz cd is HAWT! i will be copping….
@pointhimout
hes written plenty of songs.
bed by j.holiday
single ladies by beyonce
just like my & digital girl by jamie foxx
moving mountians by usher
touch my body my mariah carey
and most of mary j bliges 07 album.
thats what was on wiki
i love the dream’s music. yall sleeping on him!
I guess Millaion is going to get the CD poppin sooner than later. She just may have hit the jackpot this time. Heard they filled for a marriage cert. Good for them. I guess they are growing on me as a couple.
Nieva children will be taken care of so good for them.
Oh yeah love Dream music as well but not a fan of aritist playing CEO. Guess going to college in order to achieve these goals is underated nowadays.
@ice
I dont think cmilli is dropping any cd anytime cd if she is dropping anything its a dream baby
and Nivea would be fine she got an ex-husband & a baby-daddy, so she good, she livin it up lol!
KAT says
the “struggling artist” (let sandra tell it) trey songz cd is HAWT! i will be copping….
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yes his CD is the ish! im proud of him. lol “Ready” in stores next week… (i think)
I wasnt going to get Treys cd but after NB posted some songs I will be picking it up!
I did not like the Dreams last cd but the 1st one was nice/straight.
Dream needs OTHER folks to sing/perform his music. HE aggravates me for some reason.
I’m pretty open to new artist…new music….and i don’t get the dream. I tried listening to both his album…and i just don’t get it….he sounds like he just do the hook of songs….
And i’m not a fan of artist being ceos either.
@ Daisy….Dream last Cd is Fiyah(for todays standards)….but I understand where you coming from…..
“his girlfriend Christina Milian, who is now completely brunette and almost forgotten.”
LOL….. Almost forgotten..
Def Jam dropped C-Milli before but just because the dream holds a title doesn’t mean they’re going to be dropping anything from her. She better go back to Nickelodeon or acting in D list movies.
What exactly is the credentials these days to be a President or Vice President of a record label these days? First Jay and now the Dream? They’re giving positions away like a quarterly bonus now.
After she was dropped from def jam she signed to myspace records/Radio Killa Records supposedly her album will bout out soon
i like her “up against the world song”
Def/Jam is not trying to step up their game. I see they are making another mistake with their management. I would have hired Mike Bivens instead of this young man. Heck, I would have hired me than the Dream.
Shauny Says:
They’re giving positions away like a quarterly bonus now.
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PPl still get those? LOL.
“hi! i’m teddy ruxpin…”
It’s just so sad what happened to Def Jam it went from one of the hottest labels with some of the most talented acts to some bullshit ass label, Def Jam no longer holds any credit in the music industry as far as I see it.
If you look at what Def Jam used to produce from the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Method Man, Jay-Z, Slick Rick, Redman, DMX, Public Enemy, EPMD, Foxy they had Hip Hop on lock, I guess once Russell left that shit went downhill. Now when you look at the Roster all I can say is WTF!!!
Incredible accomplishment and journey for that young man. I have nothing but respect and well wishes for him.
@anna I get a bonus in Oct and again in March PRAISE GOD for FAVOR and a JOB!!
Daisy Says:
@anna I get a bonus in Oct and again in March PRAISE GOD for FAVOR and a JOB!!
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GOD is good. I just got a pay increase and still get monthly bouns and commission checks, but the only thing that it does is put me in another bracket with “Uncle Sam”. I need to call payroll and have them deduct my new found wealth and tell them to take out extra money. I have to pay Uncle Sam at tax time. The last stimulus went in my weekly check and is going to mess many ppl up vs. the lump sum stimulus that most folks got prior. I am trying to make a decent honest living and I have to pay more money to a “Uncle I have never met”, LOL. Money I earned because I worked hard at my J O B. Never mind, this is the American way. I appreciate that I have a job, but what happened to the “middle class”?. I thought I was inches away from being the “upper middle class”. Things change, and my money ain’t right. Can I give my new found wealth back? It’s messing up my budget more than helping me out. I am not complaining but oh how sweet it must be to have a “under the table job(s). Taxes, Taxes, Taxes!
@Anna, praise Him. Sidebar: I left you a comment on Character Corner in response to your comment. Stop making me cry.
@Anna I owe uncle sam mad money from 05 and 06 I am on a monthly payment plan!!!! I have not seen a refund check in 2-3 yrs
The Dream makes GREAT music period. He is a very talented Artist and is a certified hit-maker. Congrats on his new job and I hope he doesn’t stop making music (don’t believe it. If Jay can do it, so can Dream…