Terius Nash is your favourite superstar's favourite songwriter, penning smashes for Beyoncé and Rihanna. But the solo albums he's released since 2007's hit Lovehate are the playground where he lets out his most eccentric and erotic ideas. Channelling Prince and R. Kelly with a high, quirky voice, The-Dream excels at sleazy slow jams. He's also got an ear for clubby beats that combine Atlanta bass and hip-hop with classic piano-driven pop, and he occasionally toys with multi-song suites and ambitious lyrical narratives.