After busting out his “AK47,” The-Dream slows things down on “Tender Tendencies,” one of the new tracks off the commercial release of his album 1977. The Atlanta hitmaker opens up about his insecurities on the vulnerable record.

“I have tender tendencies, you know/ I battle this shit daily, you know/ After my bullshit and charm, these tendencies go off like alarms,” croons Terius.

Due December 18, 1977 includes new and previously released material from his 2011 mixtape, with appearances from Pharrell (“Real”) and Big Sean (“Ghetto”).

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The-Dream brings the heat on “AK47.” The platinum hitmaker compares his girl to his gun on the killer track, which appears on his fourth album 1977, set to be released commercially on December 18.

“Girl, you remind me of my AK47/ Shots in the dark, two eleven,” sings The-Dream, who was named Executive Vice President of A&R at Def Jam Records.

The project, released under his given name Terius Nash, includes new and previously released material from his 2011 mixtape, with appearances from Pharrell (“Real”) and Big Sean (“Ghetto”).

Rap-Up.com has your first listen.

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This Christmas, The-Dream is filling stockings with his acclaimed album 1977. The platinum hitmaker will release the project to stores next month.

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Although her “American Idol” gig continues to grab headlines, Mariah Carey is actively back in the studio working on her next album. She reunited with The-Dream this week, sharing a photo with her Lambs on Twitter.

“Living The-American-Dream pon de studio,” tweeted Mimi, rocking a pair of hot pink leggings and a black tank top as The-Dream hid his face behind a fan of money.

The two previously worked together on her 2009 album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel including the singles “Obsessed” and “H.A.T.E.U.” The-Dream is now Executive Vice President of A&R at Mariah’s label, Def Jam Records.

Mariah seems to be recruiting plenty of big names for her next project. The pop diva was in the lab with R. Kelly during her trip to Chicago last month and enlisted Rick Ross and Meek Mill for her single “Triumphant (Get ‘Em).”

The-Dream is heading from the studio to the boardroom. The singer-songwriter has been named Executive Vice President of A&R at Def Jam Records.

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On the eve of his album release, 2 Chainz stopped by “106 & Park” and was treated to plenty of surprises from some of his friends and collaborators. His fellow Playaz Circle member Dolla Boy congratulated him on his successful solo career as well as The-Dream, who he worked with on “Extremely Blessed” off Based on a T.R.U. Story.

When he was least expecting it, his mentor Scarface appeared from backstage. “Ya’ll gotta stop this before I have an anxiety attack,” said 2 Chainz, who is clearly not a fan of surprises.

With his celebrity status comes the rumors including the time his mother thought he was part of the Illuminati after hearing an interview he did. “I didn’t know where people were getting it from for a long time because I know I work hard and I know I believe in God, so when my mom called, I said, ‘You know better than that, ma!’” he said.

Deuce also answered a series of “T.R.U. or Not T.R.U.” questions from the audience. Hear the truth directly from 2 Chainz.

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The-Dream gets hooked on a “Dope Bitch” in his gritty-and-glamorous video featuring Pusha T. The Grammy-winning hitmaker stands on a mound of cocaine bricks and rides alongside a model in a classic car, while his G.O.O.D. Music co-star takes it back to his dope boy roots in the white powder-filled scenes.

Dream is readying his fourth album Love IV MMXII, which is expected to feature collaborations with Mary J. Blige and Gucci Mane.

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The-Dream serves up a quick fix of his video for “Dope Bitch” featuring Pusha T. The Grammy-winning hitmaker takes us behind the scenes of the gritty-and-glamorous shoot in Los Angeles. He stands on a mound of cocaine bricks and rides alongside a model in a classic car, while his G.O.O.D. Music co-star takes it back to his dope boy roots in his scenes.

Dream is readying his fourth album Love IV MMXII for an August 14 release. It is expected to feature collaborations with Mary J. Blige and Gucci Mane.

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