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Swizz Beatz

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Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz in 2014
Born
Kasseem Daoud Dean[1]

(1978-09-13) September 13, 1978 (age 46)
Other namesThe Monster[2]
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • disc jockey
  • music executive
Years active1997–present[3]
Works
Title
  • Founder of Full Surface Records and Monster Music Group
  • Co-creator of Verzuz
Board member ofBrooklyn Museum
Monster Cable
Reebok
Spouses
  • (m. 2004; div. 2010)
  • (m. 2010)
Children5
AwardsFull list
Musical career
GenresHip-hop
Labels

Kasseem Daoud Dean (born September 13, 1978), known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American rapper, record producer, and DJ. 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

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Studio albums

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Swizz Beatz has released 2 studio albums and a compilation album:

Year Album
2007 One Man Band Man
2012 Haute Living

Compilation albums

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Year Album
2002 Swizz Beatz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories

References

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  1. "ACE Repertory".
  2. Baker, C. Daniel (February 6, 2013). "Swizz Beatz Joins Monster Headphones as Investor, Board Member". Black Enterprise.
  3. Fred Thomas. "Swizz Beats". AllMusic. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  4. "Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Are Engaged – and Expecting!". PEOPLE.com.

Other websites

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