# The Dream

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Podcast: [Shawn Stockman's On That Note](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shawn-stockman-s-on-that-note-7236262)
Published: 2026-05-06T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1468/tracking.swap.fm/track/GShUDppPATUMmMhYllkv/traffic.megaphone.fm/IMP8984998958.mp3
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## Resource

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

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