Swizz Beatz
American record producer, rapper, and DJ
Kasseem Dean (born September 13, 1978 in The Bronx, New York), known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Kasseem Dean |
Born | September 13, 1978 |
Origin | The Bronx, New York, United States |
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 1998–present |
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Website | Official website |
He began to produce music tracks at the age of 16 and sold his first beat when he was 17. His beat would later become DMX's hit single Ruff Ryders' Anthem. He founded his own record label, Full Surface Records in a joint venture with Clive Davis of J Records at the age of 23.[1] He is currently married to singer Alicia Keys and they have six children.[2]
Discography
changeStudio albums
changeSwizz Beatz has released 2 studio albums and a compilation 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- ↑ "404 Page". www.umusicpub.com.
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: Cite uses generic title (help) - ↑ "Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Are Engaged – and Expecting!". PEOPLE.com.
Other websites
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