Dewain Whitmore Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, and vocal producer based in Los Angeles, California.
Signed to Disney Music Publishing,[1] he has worked with numerous popular acts, including Chris Brown, Kacey Musgraves, Nick Jonas, David Guetta, Tiësto, DNCE, Martin Garrix, Khalid, 21 Savage, Usher, Kelly Clarkson, Zara Larsson, Jason Desrouleaux, Joji, The Wanted, Mary J Blige, James Blunt, BoA, and Exo amongst others.
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Whitmore was exposed to many styles of music at an early age.
Growing up on a very special blend of musical influences stretching from Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Kim Burrell, and J.Moss all the way to Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Toto, Hall and Oates, Billy Joel, James Taylor and Steely Dan, his inspiration is one big nostalgic melting pot.
[6] In November 2011, Whitmore collaborated with Mary J.Blige, on the song "You Want This", which was included on Bliges’ 10th studio album My Life II...
Co-writing the single and title track "X" (#98 Billboard Hot 100),[10] from Browns' sixth studio album X, which reached No.
In 2015, Whitmore teamed up with frequent collaborator Brown on his 7th studio album titled Royalty, co-writing three songs.
[14] Whitmore continued his dance success with another collaboration with Garrix and fellow Dutch DJ Justin Mylo, on the single "Burn Out".
[19] Whitmore continued his dance success in 2023 by collaborating with famed Dutch DJ Tiësto on his single “BOTH”, featuring Bia & 21 Savage.