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,

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 ...

, Cara Braia, IamStylezMusic, Richie Loop, JQT, DJ Pain 1 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

Konvict Muzik Konvict Muzik is a record label founded by R&B singer Akon.Melvin Brown: Konvict Business ...

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

Konvict Muzik Konvict Muzik is a record label founded by R&B singer Akon.Melvin Brown: Konvict Business ...

Group Megastar

. Common Kings were subsequently signed to

Sony Music Sony Music Entertainment (SME), also known as simply Sony Music, is an American multinational music company. Being owned by the parent conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, it is part of the Sony Music Group, which is owned by Sony Entertainment ...

division in Australia. D-Teck was also instrumental in discovering K-pop Girls group JQT. As a result, JQT was also signed to

Konvict Muzik Konvict Muzik is a record label founded by R&B singer Akon.Melvin Brown: Konvict Business ...

. 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.

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:

feat D-Teck -One Time * 2013: I'm So Necessary Rashaun Will (Executive Produced) * 2012: D-Teck feat.

Choclair Kareem Blake (born March 27, 1975), better known by his stage name Choclair, is a Canadian rapper. He was one of the most successful Canadian rappers in Canada in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Choclair has been nominated for six Juno Awards, winn ...

and Koncreto - We Run It Now * 2018: IamStylezMusic -Who God Bless

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:D Teck 1987 births Living people

Musical career

2001–2010: Early career

2010–2014: Konvict Muzik

2015–present: Wazzup Media Group

Discography

Music/Production/Mixtapes

References

Further reading

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