Kendrick Dean | |
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.jpg) Kendrick at the 2011 GRAMMY Awards | |
| 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 |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, drums, strings, organ, vocals |
| Years active | 2004–Present |
| Labels | The Dean's List Inc. |
Kendrick Jevon Dean (also known as Wyldcard) is an American record producer, songwriter and entrepreneur. He has produced or written for 7 GRAMMY Nominated albums to date. Some of his hits include Chris Brown's "Say Goodbye" (Billboard #1), Mariah Carey's "I Stay In Love" 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. Dean is often incorrectly credited for compositions from Swizz Beatz, both of which being credited as "K. Dean". He is a member of Iota Phi Theta fraternity.
