Kendrick Dean | |
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Kendrick at the 2011 GRAMMY Awards
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Background information | |
Birth name | Kendrick Jevon Dean |
Also known as | Wyldcard |
Origin | Miami, Florida, United States |
Genres | R&B, Pop |
Occupation(s) | Record Producer, Songwriter |
Instruments | Piano, drums, strings, organ, vocals |
Years active | 2004–Present |
Labels | The Dean's List Inc. |
Associated acts | Chris Brown, Mariah Carey, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Monica, Tyrese |
Website | www.kendrickdean.com |
Kendrick Jevon Dean is an American music producer, songwriter and entrepreneur. He has produced or written for 6 GRAMMY Nominated albums to date. Some of his hits include Chris Brown's "Say Goodbye" (Billboard #1), Mariah Carey's "I Stay In Love" (Billboard #1) and Trey Songz "Last Time". Kendrick began his music career in 2004 when he was first credited as a producer on mega group Destiny's Child final album Destiny Fulfilled. A former high school history teacher, and University of Florida graduate; Dean used his classical, jazz and gospel music background to make a seemingly seamless transition into the music business. He is a member of Iota Phi Theta fraternity.
Destiny's Child album entitled 'Destiny Fulfilled' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album 2004
Chris Brown's album entitled 'Chris Brown' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album 2005
Keyshia Cole's album entitled 'Just Like You' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album 2007
Monica's album entitled 'Still Standing' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Album 2010
Tyrese's album entitled 'Open Invitation' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album 2012
Tyrese's album entitled 'Black Rose' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Album 2015