Dj beatz biography

All All. Sign In. Kasseem Daoud Dean. He relocated to Atlanta as a teenager, where he started to DJ parties.

Kasseem Daoud Dean (born September 13, ), known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American rapper and record producer.

When his relatives became involved with the Ruff Ryders label, he began to produce tracks at the tender age of Forgoing the practice of using samples, he used real instruments whenever possible and tried to accentuate the performance aspect of his music. It wasn't until his first solo album, 's G. Stories, that he started to get notices for his production style and interesting ideas.

Spouses Alicia Keys July 31, - present 2 children. Mashonda Tifrere February 15, - May 7, divorced, 1 child. Nasir Dean. Kasseem Jr. Has 5 children: sons, Nasir Dior Dean b.

Whether touring with Nas and Damian Marley, or opening up for the queen Beyonce, CJ Beatz is the go-to DJ for an enviable list of artists past and present, making him an obvious choice of .

December 22, with ex-wife, Mashonda Tifrere , daughter, Nicole Dean b. December 27, with wife, Alicia Keys. Of Jamaican and Puerto Rican heritage. Engaged to Alicia Keys , who is also expecting a baby [May 28, ].