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Grammy-Winning Songwriter-Producer Swizz Beatz Switches To ASCAP

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Grammy-Winning Songwriter-Producer Swizz Beatz Switches To ASCAP
New York, NY (Top40 Charts) ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that internationally acclaimed Grammy-winning songwriter-producer and global entrepreneur Kasseem Dean, aka Swizz Beatz, has moved to ASCAP. Known for his work on songs including DMX's "Ruff Ryders Anthem," T.I.'s "Bring Em Out," Lil Wayne's "Uproar," Mýa's "The Best of Me" and more, the megaproducer is also the co-creator of Verzuz, the livestreaming music battle series and cultural phenomenon he started in early 2020 with Timbaland.

"Swizz Beatz's talent as a songwriter-producer is second to none. The music he has created over the last two decades reached the heights of the hip-hop, R&B and rap charts and continues to endure," said John Titta, ASCAP Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer. "From his classic late-90s records with Ruff Ryders to Verzuz, Swizz Beatz's talent has made him one of the greatest producers and music creatives around today. We are so happy to welcome him to the ASCAP family."

"I'm excited to be back with the ASCAP family," said Swizz. "They have always fought hard for songwriters and in times like these, they are an incredibly important source of support for music creators. I'm looking forward to working with the ASCAP team to give back to the culture and the creative community."

Swizz Beatz has been in the music and business world since he was 16. He began deejaying and working at his uncle's company, Ruff Ryder Records, while still in high school. Within a short time, Swizz produced the company's first hit, by DMX. More success followed—as a producer and artist. At 23, Swizz founded his own record label, Full Surface Records, with Clive Davis and earned a Grammy Award at the age of 33. As a producer, Swizz has worked with a diverse range of artists and some of the biggest names in the world including Jay-Z, Madonna, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Metallica, contributing to the sale of over 350 million records sold worldwide.

A recent graduate of Harvard Business School's Owner/President Management Program, Swizz's talents and success extend well beyond music. He is an innovative fashion designer, collaborating with Bally, Reebok, Christian Louboutin, Aston Martin, Lotus, and Audemar Piguet. In 2015, he joined global spirit giant Bacardi as their Global Chief Creative for Culture, overseeing more than 300 brands within the company's portfolio. An art collector since his 20s, he launched The Dean Collection in 2014, a discovery zone for art enthusiasts who appreciate art not just from the greats but also from aspiring and new artists alike.

Swizz is actively involved in many charities, with a particular focus on children: he works closely with his wife Alicia Keys's organization Keep A Child Alive to fight AIDS and poverty in Africa; he adopted the Bronx Charter School for the Arts; is the Global Ambassador for New York City's HHC (Health and Hospitals Corporation); serves on the board of Children's Rights, which provides legal services to foster children to protect their rights; and currently sits on the Board of Trustees of the Brooklyn Museum.






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