Birth name Dwayne Domonick Grant Years active 2001–present | Also known as D-Teck | |
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Born November 4, 1987 (age 29)
Kingston, Jamaica ( 1987-11-04 ) Origin Bronx, New York, United States Occupation(s) Record producer, record executive, rapper, songwriter, dj, television producer Associated acts Common Kings, Akon, Cara Braia, J. Diamondz, Rashaun Will, Richie Loop, JQT, RaOol, DJ Pain 1 Genres Hip hop music, Contemporary R&B, Soul music, Reggae Record labels Konvict Kartel, Universal Music Group, Columbia Records, Bungalo Records Similar DJ Pain 1, Ray Lavender, Dolla, Akon, Lucian Grainge Profiles | ||
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, Cara Braia, J. Diamondz, Rashaun Will, Richie Loop, JQT, DJ Pain 1 and most recently serves as Co-CEO of Wazzup Media Group.
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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 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 Group Megastar Akon. Common Kings were subsequently signed to Sony Music 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. 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 CO-CEO with partner Rose Ducharme. 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.