Swizz

Swizz, commonly known as Swizz Beatz, is the stage name of Kasseem Daoud Dean (born March 10, 1978), an American record producer, rapper, and musician. He rose to prominence in the late 1990s as a influential hip hop producer, helping shape the sound of contemporary rap and R&B with a distinctive, energetic approach to beatmaking and arrangement.

Dean has worked with a wide range of artists, including DMX, Jay-Z, Nas, Beyoncé, and Alicia Keys, contributing to numerous hit records. He released a solo album, One Man Band Man, in 2007, and has remained active as a producer and studio artist. In addition to his production work, he has pursued entrepreneurial ventures in music and entertainment, including leading his own production efforts and collaborating on new artist development.

In his personal life, Swizz Beatz is married to singer and musician Alicia Keys; the couple has children and has undertaken joint artistic projects. He has received multiple Grammy Awards and nominations recognizing his contributions to hip hop and R&B production, and his influence extends to the broader field of music production, where his work has helped define trends in the 2000s and beyond.

Swizz Beatz remains a notable figure in popular music, known for blending urban and pop sensibilities and for fostering collaborations across genres.