Less than a week after premiering the video for “Wake Me When It’s Over,” The-Dream drops a dramatic visual for “Used to Be.” The new version of the track features his Radio Killa Records signee Casha and will appear on the commercial release of 1977, available Tuesday.

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After scoping out some artwork with her mother, cousin, and Kelly Rowland earlier in the day, Beyoncé met up with Jay-Z for dinner during Art Basel Miami Beach. The superstar couple grabbed a bite to eat with her fellow Destiny’s Child diva and The-Dream at Soho Beach House on Sunday night. Pepsi’s $50 million brand ambassador was radiant in a short red dress, while Mr. Carter kept it casual in a Nets cap.

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Terius Nash aka The-Dream weathers the ups and downs of a relationship in the dramatic video for “Wake Me When It’s Over,” which appears on his album 1977 and the forthcoming commercial release, in stores December 18.

The singer-songwriter documents the demise of his relationship stemming from the verbal abuse he receives from his girlfriend. When he leaves, she goes out and meets another man, who takes advantage of her. In her time of need, she calls up Dream.

1977 includes new and previously released material from The-Dream’s 2011 mixtape, with appearances from Pharrell (“Real”) and Big Sean (“Ghetto”).

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Let the countdown begin. Beyoncé is reportedly readying new music that she plans to drop before her Super Bowl halftime gig in February.

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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).”