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Kendrick Dean
Kendrick at the 2011 GRAMMY Awards
Kendrick at the 2011 GRAMMY Awards
Background information
Birth nameKendrick Jevon Dean
Also known asWyldcard
OriginMiami, Florida, United States
GenresR&B, Pop
Occupation(s)Record Producer, Songwriter
Instrument(s)Piano, drums, strings, organ, vocals
Years active2004–Present
LabelsThe 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".

Dean is often incorrectly credited for compositions from Swizz Beatz, both of which being credited as "K. Dean".

Early life and education

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Dean grew up in South Florida and learned to play the drums and piano from a young age.[1] His father was a school principal and director of a church band, while his mother was a singer.[1] He graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in history,[1] and became a member of Iota Phi Theta fraternity.[citation needed]

Career

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From 2002 to 2004, Dean was a teacher at Evans High School in Orlando, Florida.[1]

He used his classical, jazz and gospel music background as he transitioned into the music business. Dean began his music career in 2004 when he was first credited as a producer on mega group Destiny's Child final album Destiny Fulfilled.

Discography

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2004

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Destiny's Child album entitled 'Destiny Fulfilled' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album 2004

2005

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Chris Brown's album entitled 'Chris Brown' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album 2005

2006

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2007

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Keyshia Cole's album entitled 'Just Like You' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album 2007

2008

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2009

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2010

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Monica's album entitled 'Still Standing' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Album 2010

2011

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Tyrese's album entitled 'Open Invitation' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Contemporary Album 2012

2012

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  • Q. Parker - “Show You How”
  • Q. Parker - “2 Of Us”
  • Q. Parker - “Yes” (interlude)

2013

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2014

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  • Gabriel Orengo - “AyAyAy”
  • Gabriel Orengo - “Damelo”

2015

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Tyrese's album entitled 'Black Rose' received a Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Album 2015

2016

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2017

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2018

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  • Lei McQueen - "Good Luck"

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Abbott, Jim (February 11, 2007). "Dean learns and imparts lessons". The Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved June 24, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
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