At the age of two he moved with his mother to Atlanta, Georgia where she raised him until her sudden death at the age of thirty-five. Afterwards, he was taken in by his grandfather, who was an avid music fan. It was through this relationship that he was introduced to many legendary artists that made up his grandfather's record collection. As soon as he heard the soulful sounds of Sam Cooke and Al Green, The-Dream was hooked. In the third grade he began his musical venture by enrolling in introductory trumpet classes at Grove Park Elementary School. He continued playing the trumpet through high school and later learned to play the drums and guitar.
In junior high and high school his musical influences extended toward such artists such as Timbaland , Missy Elliott, Aaliyah and Tupac Shakur. His talents continued to naturally develop and eventually lead The-Dream to begin singing, rapping and song writing.
In addition, he is an accomplished artist and has created many paintings and sculptures, some of which have been shown at various art galleries throughout Atlanta.
In 2001, The-Dream was introduced to Laney Stewart of Redzone Entertainment. Although their first meeting wasn't very successful, things fared better the second time around and Laney pulled him into his camp. The two immediately collaborated to write for the multi-platinum group B2K.
In early 2003, The-Dream was signed by Laney Stewart to a new publishing deal with Morningside Trail through a joint venture with peer music. Since then he has continued writing for other artists including the newest single "Me Against The Music" for Britney Spears. The-Dream recently worked on Jive artist Nivea's forthcoming sophomore effort (April 2005) including the hit single "Okay" featuring Lil' Jon and Youngbloodz.
In 2006, The-Dream was brought in by Tricky Stewart of Redzone to collaborate with various artists including Bayje (Atlantic), Dear Jane & J.Holiday (Capitol), and Brit & Alex (Interscope).
To kick off the New Year, The-Dream began 2007 with major success. With the help of Tricky Stewart, " umbrella" was created and taken to several different labels with artists ranging from Britney Spears at Jive to Mary J. Blige and Akon. Yet, it was the genius of Karen Kwak that got the record into the hands of Def Jam Record's CEO, LA Reid. Def Jam flew The-Dream and Tricky to LA to record with Rihanna, where they also wrote "Breakin' Dishes," a song off Rihanna's latest release, Good Girl Gone Bad.
Despite his current success, The-Dream never stops dreaming. Look out for The-Dream's future collaborations with hot artists such as Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Karina Pasian, Young Joc, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Jazzy Phae, Keke Palmer, Gia, Tricky Stewart, Don Vito, Wynter Gordon, Shontelle, and Lucy Walsh.
Rolex
The-Dream Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, okay
Yeah, yeah, yeah, what up Rozay
[Chorus]
This is Rolex music (uhh)
Sittin' in the back of the 62", just me & my boo
We always with the baddest hoes, fuck the status quo
You can't see me (uhh), you can't see me (uhh)
Give a fuck what you think, blowing bottles of that drink (uhh)
You can't see me (uhh), you can't see me (uhh)
Shawty we shut it down, down, down, you can't see me
Red Ferrari, me and my cutie pie
Blowing money fast, westside shawty 'til I die
Back to the haters, wind in my face
Louis Vuitton shades, Levi jeans
And I feel like Master P cause my cards ain't got limits
Pull a black Visa - buy a black Jesus
My nigga Chris say he can't imagine what this is
Can't wait until you get home, nigga look how we living
Waking up, breaking up with the baddest bitches
I heard my cousin told his mother "that nigga gettin it"
So this goes out to them haters, fuck you and your blank stare
Arm out the window, smiley face, Rollie in the air
[Chorus]
You already know what it is when you see me
Radio Killa straight out of the C P T
Compton if you didn't know, westside 'til I die
Hair down my back, Gucci Print on the bag
Cali swagger, rollie on my arm
See I been to hell and back, and I put that on my mom
And now I'm in the building with the hottest nigga doing it
Gotta get that money baby, that's why I'm pursuin it
It's a celebration when them gold presidential links
Are wrapped around your wrist, yeah, shawty is the shit
So this song for them haters, fuck you and your blank stare
Smiley face, Rollie way up in the motherfucking air
[Chorus]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, you know it
Yeah, yeah, yeah, you know it
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Compton in this bitch
Yeah, yeah, yeah, you know it
Yeah, yeah, yeah, you know it
Yeah, yeah, yeah, ATL up in this bitch
The-Dream's song "Rolex" talks about the luxurious lifestyle that the rapper is currently living. The first verse of the song starts off with The-Dream mentioning the car he is driving, a back-seat of a 62", with his significant other beside him. The chorus highlights the song being "Rolex music” and “Radio Killa music," which signifies that it is a lavish and extraordinary song that represents success and wealth. The pre-chorus confesses that no matter how much people try to bring them down, the rapper will continue enjoying his wealthy, extravagant lifestyle with the baddest hoes next to him, and he focuses on living in the present moment while ignoring the haters.
Towards the end of the song, the rapper talks about his fashion style, how he wears Louis Vuitton shades and Gucci print bags in his day-to-day life. He continues to mention his watch, a Rolex, hence the title of the song. The song shows that The-Dream is proud of his hard work and success, but also that he is not afraid to flaunt it. The song's instrumental is slow and laid-back, giving off an image of contentment and sophistication.
Line by Line Meaning
Uhh
Exclamatory introduction to the song
Yeah, yeah, yeah, okay
Repetitive affirmation and acknowledgement of the song
Yeah, yeah, yeah, what up Rozay
Acknowledgement of Rick Ross, the featured artist in the song
This is Rolex music (uhh)
The song represents the luxurious and lavish lifestyle associated with Rolex watches
Sittin' in the back of the 62", just me & my boo
The artist is enjoying the company of their significant other in their classic car
Radio Killa music (uhh)
The singer's music is so good it is labeled as 'Radio Killa'
We always with the baddest hoes, fuck the status quo
The singer associates with attractive and desirable women, disregarding societal norms and expectations
You can't see me (uhh), you can't see me (uhh)
The artist is untouchable and unbothered by the opinions of others
Give a fuck what you think, blowing bottles of that drink (uhh)
The artist does not care about the thoughts of others while indulging in expensive alcohol
Shawty we shut it down, down, down, you can't see me
The artist is confident in their ability to outshine others
Red Ferrari, me and my cutie pie
The singer owns a flashy sports car and considers their significant other as a term of endearment
Blowing money fast, westside shawty 'til I die
The artist spends money quickly and recklessly, loyal to their location on the westside
Back to the haters, wind in my face
The singer is relishing in the face of adversity and negativity
Louis Vuitton shades, Levi jeans
The singer is wearing expensive designer clothing
And I feel like Master P cause my cards ain't got limits
The singer compares their financial freedom to that of rapper and businessman Master P
Pull a black Visa - buy a black Jesus
The artist is able to afford anything they want, including expensive religious artifacts
My nigga Chris say he can't imagine what this is
The artist's friend Chris is envious of their luxurious lifestyle
Can't wait until you get home, nigga look how we living
The singer cannot wait to show off their life of luxury to their friend
Waking up, breaking up with the baddest bitches
The singer easily disposes of their attractive partners
I heard my cousin told his mother "that nigga gettin it"
The artist's success and wealth is being talked about by their family members
So this goes out to them haters, fuck you and your blank stare
The artist is addressing those who are envious or resentful of their life of luxury
Arm out the window, smiley face, Rollie in the air
The artist is showing off their Rolex watch confidently
You already know what it is when you see me
The singer is recognizable and has a reputation
Radio Killa straight out of the C P T
The artist represents Compton and their music is top-notch
Compton if you didn't know, westside 'til I die
The singer takes pride in their hometown of Compton and is loyal to their location on the westside
Hair down my back, Gucci Print on the bag
The singer is wearing expensive designer clothing and has long hair
Cali swagger, rollie on my arm
The singer is confident in their California style and their Rolex watch
See I been to hell and back, and I put that on my mom
The artist has overcome struggles and challenges in their life
And now I'm in the building with the hottest nigga doing it
The artist is in the presence of the most successful artist in the game
Gotta get that money baby, that's why I'm pursuin it
The singer is dedicated to making money and is actively pursuing it
It's a celebration when them gold presidential links
Wearing expensive gold jewelry is a celebration of success for the singer
Are wrapped around your wrist, yeah, shawty is the shit
The artist feels confident and important while wearing their expensive jewelry
Yeah, yeah, yeah, you know it
Repetitive affirmation and acknowledgement of the song
ATL up in this bitch
The artist is representing Atlanta and their presence is felt
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERIUS NASH
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