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

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, Cara Braia, IamStylezMusic, Richie Loop, JQT,

DJ Pain 1 Pacal Alejandro Bayley (born October 21, 1983), better known by his stage name DJ Pain 1, is an American record producer and DJ from Madison, Wisconsin. He has produced for artists including Young Jeezy, 50 Cent, Schoolboy Q, Ludacris, Lil Baby, ...

and most recently was 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. D-Teck is 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 Kulture is a record label founded by R&B singer Akon, Melvin Brown (music manager), Melvin Brown and Bu Thiam in 2003 under the name Konvict Muzik. Artists including T-Pain, Kat DeLuna, Mali Music (singer), Mali Music, Red Café, Dolla ...

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

. Common Kings were subsequently signed to

Sony Music Sony Music Entertainment (SME), commonly known as Sony Music, is an American multinational music company owned by Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corporation. It is the recording division of Sony Music Group, with the other half being the ...

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, and is its 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 Shawnae Marie Dixon is an American professional chef, cookbook author, and owner of "SayGraceNYC". She was born Shawnae Marie Mosley McCombs in Staten Island, New York in 1976. Today Dixon is sought by celebrity clients worldwide to cater, host, ...

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.

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

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:D-Teck 1987 births Living people