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, IamStylezMusic, Richie Loop, JQT, DJ Pain 1 and most recently serves as 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. ^[1] 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. ^[2] 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 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]

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: Akon feat D-Teck -One Time
• 2013: I'm So Necessary Rashaun Will (Executive Produced)
• 2012: D-Teck feat. Choclair and Koncreto - We Run It Now
• 2018: IamStylezMusic -Who God Bless

References

Further reading

• One Rpm, "Artist", One Rpm, 2015 Archived 2016-08-19 at the Wayback Machine
• SoundCloud, "D-Teck, Common Kings", Melvin Brown Interview, 2012
• ITunes, "Itunes Profile", Itunes profile, 2015
• HipHopVibe, "50Cent and Drake Collaboration", Hip-Hop Vibe, 2014
• Times of India, "RaOol's new track 'Dhuwan'", India Times, 2013
• ThisIs50, "D-Teck signs Uganda Producer", ThisIs50, 2013
• Madison Hip-hop Awards, "D-Teck Awards Committee", Madison HipHop Awards, 2013
• ChartSong, "A-Wax feat. D-Teck", If I'm Arrested, 2013^{[ permanent dead link]}

External links

• Official website