Songwriters and producers usually use a reference track when they are shopping a song to an artist. It can also be used to help guide the artist on laying the track down just right! Over the last while, I have heard leaked reference tracks for Lil Kim/B.I.G., and Pussy Cat Dolls/Chris Brown. Here we have the #1 hit "Umbrella" penned by The Dream and would later be performed by superstar Rihanna. The "Ella ella, eh eh eh" part should have been a dead giveaway since The Dream says it in all his songs.
Obviously, Dream is no Rihanna, but you cannot deny his genius...
It looks like Def Jam is going hard this summer! In recent weeks the historical label has released many videos that included artists Rick Ross, Jeremih, Kanye, The Dream and Electrik Red. Now it's "Loso's Time". Here are 2 new videos for songs off his upcoming album, Loso's Way.
Not a big fan of The Dream and well to be honest not a big Mariah one either. BUT... take a look at The Dream's new video... Mariah needs to get off that kid shit and start acting like a damn adult. Cornrows and all, come on you know she has never braided a head a day in her live. Oh please... anyway big shout out to @firstladyd (via Twitter) for the link.