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Music Producer

The Resume

    (August 30, 1978- )
    Born in New York City, New York
    Birth name is Kasseem Dean
    Produced songs for over 130 artists, including Beyonce, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Cassidy, DMX, Eve, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, N.O.R.E. and T.I.
    Recorded 'It's Me Bitches (Snitches),' 'Money In The Bank' and 'Top Down'
    Married r&b singer Alicia Keys (August 1, 2010)

Why he might be annoying:

    Of the 130 plus artists he worked with, the vast majority were hip-hop acts.
    His solo singles didn't achieve as much success as the singles he produced for other artists.
    He said he 'cooks music crack' in the recording studio.
    He secretly dated r&b diva, Alicia Keys.
    He denied rumors that his relationship with Keys was the reason his marriage ended.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He produced Beyonce's #1 hit single, 'Check On It.'
    Forbes magazine named him as one of their 'hip-hop cash kings' (2007).
    He started a record label called Full Surface.
    Most of his beats are sample free, a rarity for hip-hop producers.
    He produced the song 'Stranded,' featuring Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bono and The Edge, to benefit victims of the 2010 Haitian earthquake.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 80 Votes: 53.75% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 28 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 30 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 27 Votes: 62.96% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 91.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 105 Votes: 67.62% Annoying