Dwayne Domonick Grant (born November 4, 1987), known as D-Teck, is an American hip hop recording artist, record producer, songwriter, rapper, and label owner. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica and was raised in the Bronx, New York. He has worked with and produced the likes of
Common Kings
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History Formation (2011)
Born in the South Pacific and raised in Orang ...
,
Akon
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, Cara Braia, IamStylezMusic, Richie Loop,
JQT,
DJ Pain 1
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and most recently serves as CEO of Wazzup Media Group.
Musical career
2001–2010: Early career
In 2001, D-TECK began writing, singing, and rapping in part by his love of hip-hop. In 2004, D-Teck was introduce to Christopher "Spida" Boswell, former member of the Refugee Camp and currently of Konvict Yard Muzik. Christopher "Spida" Boswell was the one who gave Dwayne the name "D-Teck". In 2010, Qwes Kross, elevated D-TECK as an official member of the 50/50 Konvict Muzik.
Today, D-Teck serves as online marketing director, A&R and recording artist.
2010–2014: Konvict Muzik
In early 2012, D-teck was promoted as A&R Director for
Group by the Co-CEO and Founder
Melvin E. Brown. As A&R Director, D-Teck presented Common Kings to both
Melvin E. Brown and Co-founder of
Group Megastar
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (; born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of " Locked Up" (featuring Styles P) ...
. Common Kings were subsequently signed to
Sony Music
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division in Australia. D-Teck was also instrumental in discovering K-pop Girls group
JQT. As a result, JQT was also signed to
. Currently, D-Teck is the Director of Artist & Repertoire, Talent Scouting, and Music Production.
2015–present: Wazzup Media Group
In 2015, Dwayne "D-Teck" Grant created Wazzup Media Group under which he serves as CEO .
[Wazzup Media Group “Wazzup Media Group announces New Wave of Future]
"Wazzup Media Group announces New Wave of Future "
''PrLog Wazzup Media Group'', September 2016 D-Teck realized the need for a platform that covers entertainment in a broad sense without media bias; therefore, launching the conglomerate. D-Teck expertise and connections in the industry pivots as the engine behind Wazzup Media Group which expands radio, internet marketing, advertising, and a recording label. On November 7, 2016, Wazzup Media Group launched the company to the public with a gala that included performances by Ted Park, Muscle Team Fuzz, and perishable items for charity provided by celebrity chef,
Shawnae Dixon
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.
Discography
Music/Production/Mixtapes
* 2010: A-Wax feat. D-Teck -If I'm Arrested
* 2011: JDIAMONDZ feat. D-TECK -MURDERER
* 2012: D-Teck feat. Rassel -Your Love
* 2013:
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (; born April 16, 1973), known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of " Locked Up" (featuring Styles P) ...
feat D-Teck -One Time
* 2013: I'm So Necessary Rashaun Will (Executive Produced)
* 2012: D-Teck feat.
Choclair
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and Koncreto - We Run It Now
* 2018: IamStylezMusic -Who God Bless
References
Further reading
* One Rpm
"Artist", ''One Rpm'', 2015
* SoundCloud
"D-Teck, Common Kings", ''Melvin Brown Interview'', 2012* ITunes
"Itunes Profile", ''Itunes profile'', 2015* HipHopVibe
"50Cent and Drake Collaboration", ''Hip-Hop Vibe'', 2014* Times of India
"RaOol's new track 'Dhuwan'", ''India Times'', 2013* ThisIs50
"D-Teck signs Uganda Producer", ''ThisIs50'', 2013* Madison Hip-hop Awards
"D-Teck Awards Committee", ''Madison HipHop Awards'', 2013* ChartSong
External links
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1987 births
Living people