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Songs 4 Us, by The-Dream

The-Dream joins the show to tell the stories behind four of his most genius music collaborations with Black women artists, share his admiration for Black women in music, and explain exactly why he loves writing music from a woman’s perspective

By Danyel Smith
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This week, Danyel celebrates 20 chapters of Black Girl Songbook with singer, songwriter, and recording producer The-Dream. He joins this week’s episode to tell the stories behind four of his most genius music collaborations with Black women artists. He also shares his admiration for Black women in music and explains exactly why he loves writing music from a woman’s perspective. Plus, The-Dream and Danyel trade stories about an unforgettable tour and Paris nights.

Host: Danyel Smith
Guest: The-Dream
Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham
Guest booking by Allyson Turner
Story consultant: Taj Rani
Sound design: DJ Steve Porter
Production supervision: Tunde St. Matthew-Daniel

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