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Singer/songwriter/producer The Dream can

now add label executive to his title, as he been named Vice President of

Island Def Jam Music Group.

The Dream, born Terius Nash, made the announcement today (August 27) via

his official Twitter page.

“I wanna thank everyone at Island Records/DefJam for their faith in me

and making me Executive Vice President of Island Records,” The Dream

said in a statement on his Twitter page. “Thank you to my team..my

manager Mark Stewart & my attorney Aaron Rosenberg for getting this 1st

step of a goal accomplished.”

He went on to thank a number of inudstry executives who have supported

him, including his production partner Tricky Stewart and Island Def Jam

Chairman, Antonio “L.A.” Reid and Universal Records’ Chairman Doug

Morris.

“I look forward to the challenge of rebuilding music for not only Island

Records But for Universal Records as a whole. Today I’m humbled and

blessed,” The Dream said.

For reasons unknown, The Dream also revealed today would be the last day

he posted to his Twitter page, although no reason was given.

The news comes during a high point in the 30-year-old’s career.

Last week, it was confirmed that The Dream and his girlfriend Christina

Milian applied for a marriage license in Los Angeles.

The pair are expected to tie the knot within the next 90 days.

The Dream was married once before, singer/songwriter Nivea, but divorced

her in 2007.