Kendrick Jevon Dean (also known as Wyldcard) is an American record producer, songwriter and entrepreneur. He has produced or written for 7 GRAMMY Nominated albums to date. Some of his hits include Chris Brown's "Say Goodbye" (Billboard #1), Mariah Carey's "I Stay In Love" and

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"Last Time". Dean is often incorrectly credited for compositions from

Swizz Beatz Kasseem Daoud Dean (born September 13, 1978), known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American rapper and record producer. Born and raised in the Bronx borough of New York City, Dean embarked on his musical career as a DJ in 1994. At the age ...

, both of which being credited as "K. Dean".

Early life and education

Dean grew up in

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and learned to play the drums and piano from a young age. His father was a school principal and director of a church band, while his mother was a singer. He graduated from the

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with a degree in history, and became a member of

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fraternity.

Career

From 2002 to 2004, Dean was a teacher at Evans High School in Orlando, Florida. He used his classical, jazz and gospel music background as he transitioned into the music business. Dean began his music career in 2004 when he was first credited as a producer on mega group

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final album ''Destiny Fulfilled''.

Discography

2004

- "Bad Habit"

album entitled 'Destiny Fulfilled' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album 2004

2005

* 112 - "Why Can't We Get Along" *

Lil' Mo Cynthia Karen Loving (born November 19, 1978), known professionally as Lil' Mo, is an American singer and songwriter. She is best known for her 2001 single "Superwoman Pt. II" (featuring Fabolous), which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot ...

- "Mother Of Your Child" *

Teairra Mari Teairra Marí Thomas (born December 2, 1987) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress from Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 16, she signed with Def Jam Recordings and Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records to release her debut stud ...

- "Phone Booth" *

Toni Braxton Toni Michele Braxton (born October 7, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling female artists in history. Braxton has won seven ...

- "Trippin' (That's The Way Love Works)" *

Chris Brown Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. A Pop music, pop and hip-hop-influenced contemporary R&B, R&B musician who works in a variety of genres, he has been called the "Honorific nic ...

- " Say Goodbye" *

- "Winner" *

- "One Mo' Gin" Chris Brown's album entitled 'Chris Brown' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album 2005

2006

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- "Director" *

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- "Back Up" *

- "One Shot" *

- "Ride For You" * Kenny Lattimore &

Chanté Moore Chanté Torrane Moore (born February 17, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, television personality, and author. The first signee with record executive Louis Silas, Jr.'s Silas Records, she rose to prominence with her debu ...

- "Figure It Out" *

Sammie Sammie Lee Bush, Jr. (born March 1, 1987), known by the mononym Sammie, is an American singer and songwriter. He is best known for his 1999 hit single, " I Like It", from his debut album, '' From the Bottom to the Top'' (2000). He returned with ...

- "I Can't" *

Frankie J Francisco Javier Bautista Jr. (born December 7, 1975) better known by his stage name Frankie J, is a Mexican-American singer and former member of the musical group Kumbia Kings. Born in Mexico, he grew up in San Diego and became a freestyle art ...

- "Priceless" *

Brian Mcknight Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. (born Brian Kelly McKnight; June 5, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, record producer, radio personality, and multi-instrumentalist. An Contemporary R&B, R&B performer, he is recognized for his strong ...

- "Comfortable" *

Ciara Ciara Princess Wilson ( ; Harris; born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She was discovered by record producer Jazze Pha in the early 2000s, and rose to prominence with her debut studio album, ''Goodies ...

- "So Hard" *

Mary J. Blige Mary Jane Blige ( ; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and entrepreneur. Often referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Qu ...

- " We Ride (I See The Future)" *

- " Reflections (I Remember)" * Tyrese - "Gotta Get You" *

Omarion Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984), better known by his stage name Omarion, is an American R&B singer, dancer and actor. He rose to prominence as lead vocalist of the boy band B2K, which was formed in 1998 and managed by record e ...

- "Made For TV" *

- "Just Can't Let You Go"

2007

Marques Houston Marques Barrett Houston (born August 4, 1981) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Houston began his singing career in 1990, performing with IMx, and found popularity as an actor for his portrayal of Roger Evans in the tee ...

- "Circle" * Joe - "Go Hard" * Joe - "I Feel For You" * Joe - "You Should Know Me" *

Bobby V Robert Marcel Wilson (born February 27, 1980), better known by his stage name Bobby V (formerly known as Bobby Valentino), is an American R&B singer. Born in Jackson, Mississippi and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he first joined the R&B group Mi ...

alentino - "How 'Bout It" * B5 - "Erica Kane" * B5 - "Right To Left" *

Keyshia Cole Keyshia Myeshia Cole (née Johnson; born October 15, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, television personality and actress. Dubbed by critics as the " Princess of Hip-Hop Soul", she is known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Bor ...

- "Was It Worth It" *

- "Last Time" *

- "Throwed" *

- "This Christmas" *

- "Fallen Angel" *

- "Try A Little Tenderness" Keyshia Cole's album entitled 'Just Like You' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album 2007

2008

Raheem DeVaughn Raheem DeVaughn (born May 5, 1975) is an American singer and songwriter. His debut album, '' The Love Experience'' (2005), reached No. 46 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 album chart. It featured the singles "Guess Who Loves You More" and "You". His ...

- "Empty" *

- "Sucka For Love" *

- "2 Of You" *

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- "Since You've Been Gone" *

Mariah Carey Mariah Carey ( ; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Songbird Supreme" by ''Guinness World Records'', Carey is known for her five-octave voc ...

- "I Stay In Love" * Usher - "Before I Met You" *

Day 26 Day26 is an American male Contemporary R&B, R&B music group formed in August 2007 by Sean Combs, Sean "Diddy" Combs in a handpicked selection at the end of MTV's ''Making the Band, Making the Band 4.'' The group consists of Robert Curry, Brian A ...

- “Just Shoulda Told You” * Joe - “We Need To Roll”

2009

Ginuwine Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970), better known by his stage name Ginuwine ( ), is an American R&B singer. He began his career as a member of the musical collective Swing Mob in the early 1990s. As a solo act, he signed with Epic R ...

- "One Time For Love" *

- "Hood Love" *

Day 26 Day26 is an American male Contemporary R&B, R&B music group formed in August 2007 by Sean Combs, Sean "Diddy" Combs in a handpicked selection at the end of MTV's ''Making the Band, Making the Band 4.'' The group consists of Robert Curry, Brian A ...

- “Stadium Music” *

Day 26 Day26 is an American male Contemporary R&B, R&B music group formed in August 2007 by Sean Combs, Sean "Diddy" Combs in a handpicked selection at the end of MTV's ''Making the Band, Making the Band 4.'' The group consists of Robert Curry, Brian A ...

- “So Good” *

Day 26 Day26 is an American male Contemporary R&B, R&B music group formed in August 2007 by Sean Combs, Sean "Diddy" Combs in a handpicked selection at the end of MTV's ''Making the Band, Making the Band 4.'' The group consists of Robert Curry, Brian A ...

- “Baby Maker” *

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- “You” *

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- “Coming Home”

2010

* Monica - "Superman" * Monica - "Still Standing" * Monica - "All I Know Is Me" * Monica - "Lesson's Learned" Monica's album entitled 'Still Standing' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Album 2010

2011

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- “Believe” *

- “Frozen” *

- “Break” * Tyrese - “One Night” * Tyrese - “Nothing On You” * Tyrese - “Best In Me” * Tyrese - “I Miss That Girl” * Tyrese - “Make Love” * Tyrese - “It's All On Me” * Tyrese - “Angel” * Tyrese - “Home” * Tyrese - “Rest of Our Lives” * Tyrese - “Take Over” *

Johnny Gill Johnny Gill Jr. (born May 22, 1966) is an American singer and songwriter. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B/ pop group New Edition and was also a member of the supergroup called LSG, with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. Gill has rel ...

- “Long Long Time” *

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- "Facebook Stalker" Tyrese's album entitled 'Open Invitation' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album 2012

2012

* Q. Parker - “Show You How” * Q. Parker - “2 Of Us” * Q. Parker - “Yes” (interlude)

2013

Ann Nesby Ann Nesby (born Lula Ann Bennett; July 24, 1955) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and producer known for her work in R&B, gospel, and dance music. She rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the Grammy Award-winning group Sounds of Black ...

- “Let It Be” *

- “This Time” *

-“Remember” *

- “Through With You” *

Ron Isley Ronald Isley ( ; born May 21, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Isley is the lead singer and founding member of the family music group The Isley Brothers. Early life Born in 1941 to Sallye Bernice (née Bell) and O ...

- “Let’s Be Alone” *

Tamar Braxton Tamar Estine Braxton (born March 17, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. Braxton began her career in 1990 as a founding member of The Braxtons, an R&B singing group formed with her sisters. The Braxtons r ...

- “Pieces”

2014

* Gabriel Orengo - “AyAyAy” * Gabriel Orengo - “Damelo”

2015

* Tyrese - “Leave” *

Wolfgang Gartner Joseph Thomas Youngman (born March 17, 1982), better known by his stage name Wolfgang Gartner, is an Americans, American DJ and music producer. Much of his music prior to 2010 was released through his own record label, Kindergarten, but he signe ...

- “You Wear Me Out” Tyrese's album entitled 'Black Rose' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Album 2015

2016

* Trevor Jackson - "Pogo" *

Avery Wilson Avery Wilson (born July 18, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. Wilson first gained notice as a contestant on season 3 of '' The Voice''. In 2015, he released "If I Have To", the first single from his debut album, which re ...

- "Love You More" * Oshea - L.O.T.R. * Krishane -"DUMB"

2017

Jonghyun Kim Jong-hyun (; April 8, 1990 – December 18, 2017), known mononymously as Jonghyun, was a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, radio host, and author under the SM Entertainment label. He was the vocalist of the South Korean bo ...

- "Only One You Need"

2018

* Lei McQueen - "Good Luck"

References

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