DeVante Swing

DeVante Swing
Birth name Donald Earle DeGrate Jr.
Born (1969-09-29) September 29, 1969
Hampton, Virginia, United States
Origin Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • Record producer
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
  • video director
  • pianist
Instruments
Years active 1987–present
Associated acts

Donald Earle DeGrate Jr. (born September 29, 1969), better known by his stage name DeVante Swing, is an American record producer, singer, rapper and songwriter.

Career

Swing became known in the 1990s as the founding member of the R&B group Jodeci, a popular R&B act at that time. Swing served as the main songwriter, producer, and leader of Jodeci which also featured his younger brother Dalvin DeGrate. He is also known for discovering Timbaland, Missy Elliot, Ginuwine, Stevie J, and Static Major. He also acted as a video director for the group, co-directing the videos for "Feenin'" with Hype Williams and "Freek'n You" with Brett Ratner.

Swing also mentored Flo Rida[1] in the early stages of his career.

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Concepcion, Mariel. "Flo Rida". Billboard. Retrieved 25 April 2016.


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