Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz | |
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.JPG?lang=simple) Swizz Beatz in 2014 | |
| Born | Kasseem Daoud Dean[1] September 13, 1978 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | The Monster[2] |
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| Years active | 1994–present[3] |
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| Board member of | Brooklyn Museum Monster Cable Reebok |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 5 |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Genres | East Coast hip hop |
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Kasseem Daoud Dean (born September 13, 1978), known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American DJ, record producer, and rapper. Born and raised in the Bronx borough of New York City, Dean initially embarked on his musical career as a DJ. At the age of 18, he gained recognition in the music industry through his family's record label Ruff Ryders Entertainment and his affiliation with its flagship artist, Yonkers-based rapper DMX. Working with DMX as his producer, DJ, and hype man helped Dean gain prominence as a high-profile figure in hip hop in the following years.
He is currently married to singer Alicia Keys and they have six children.[4]
Discography
[change | change source]Studio albums
[change | change source]Swizz Beatz has released 2 studio albums and a compilation album:
| Year | Album |
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| 2007 | One Man Band Man |
| 2012 | Haute Living |
Compilation albums
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| 2002 | Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "ACE Repertory".
- ↑ Baker, C. Daniel (February 6, 2013). "Swizz Beatz Joins Monster Headphones as Investor, Board Member". Black Enterprise.
- ↑ Fred Thomas. "Swizz Beats". AllMusic. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Are Engaged – and Expecting!". PEOPLE.com.
Other websites
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