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“Ma-a-a-n-I'm very excited to put my heart into somethin' that's 100% Swizz Beatz. I usually work behind the scenes, and I did that for 10 years, and now I'm ready for the forefront... and [to] really get the legacy moving to another level.”

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Swizz Beatz, born Kasseem Dean, is an American hip-hop music producer, singer, and DJ. Born on September 13, 1978, he is renowned in the hip-hop community for his unique musical style and production skills. Swizz Beatz has achieved significant success in the music production field, having produced music for several renowned artists, including Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Usher, and has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards. more

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