Dwayne "D-Teck" Grant | |
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| Birth name | Dwayne Domonick Grant |
| Also known as | D-Teck |
| Born | (1987-11-04)November 4, 1987 (age 37) Kingston, Jamaica |
| Origin | Bronx, New York, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop,R&B,soul,Reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, record executive, rapper, songwriter, dj, television producer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Wazzup Media Group,Columbia,UMG,Bungalo Records,Konvict Muzik,The Orchard (company),Empire Distribution |
| Website | about |
Dwayne Domonick Grant (born November 4, 1987), known asD-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 ofCommon Kings,Akon, Cara Braia, IamStylezMusic, Richie Loop,JQT,DJ Pain 1 and most recently was CEO of Wazzup Media Group.
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.[1] D-Teck is online marketing director, A&R and recording artist.
In early 2012, D-teck was promoted as A&R Director forKonvict Muzik Group by the Co-CEO and FounderMelvin E. Brown.[2] As A&R Director, D-Teck presented Common Kings to bothMelvin E. Brown and Co-founder ofKonvict Muzik Group MegastarAkon. Common Kings were subsequently signed toSony Music division in Australia. D-Teck was also instrumental in discovering K-pop Girls groupJQT. As a result, JQT was also signed toKonvict Muzik. Currently, D-Teck is the Director of Artist & Repertoire, Talent Scouting, and Music Production.
In 2015, Dwayne "D-Teck" Grant created Wazzup Media Group, and is its CEO .[3] 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.[4]