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Dwele in 2006
Background information
Birth name	Andwele Gardner
Also known as	Dwele G, Elleuud
Born	(1978-02-14) February 14, 1978 (age 47) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	R&B progressive soul
Occupation(s)	Singer rapper songwriter record producer
Years active	1998–present
Labels	E1 Koch Virgin Ubiquity

Andwele Gardner (born February 14, 1978), known as Dwele, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and music producer. He is from Detroit, Michigan. Dwele is famous for his soulful R&B music.

He is well-known for singing on Kanye West's popular songs. These include "Flashing Lights" (2007) and "Power" (2010). Both songs became very popular, reaching the top 30 on the music charts. Dwele's first solo song, "Find a Way" (2003), also made it onto the charts. This led to his first album, Subject, released by Virgin Records.

About Dwele

Early Life and Music

Andwele Gardner grew up in Detroit, Michigan. His family loved music. He started playing the piano when he was six years old. Later, he learned to play the trumpet, bass, and guitar. Music became a very important part of his life. He once said that music helped him express his feelings.

Dwele was inspired by many great artists. Some of his favorites include Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, and Miles Davis. He also loved the hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest. This group inspired him to become a rapper, also known as an MC.

Starting His Career

Dwele began his music journey by recording songs in his bedroom. He made a demo album called The Rize. He sold about 100 copies of this album from the trunk of his car. They sold out very quickly!

His music caught the attention of a local hip hop group called Slum Village. Their producer, J Dilla, also noticed Dwele's talent. Slum Village invited Dwele to sing on their song "Tainted" for their album Trinity (Past, Present and Future). This was a big success for Dwele.

Becoming a Star

After his work with Slum Village, Dwele started working with other famous artists. He collaborated with rapper Bahamadia and the group Lucy Pearl. In 2001, Dwele signed with Virgin Records. His first official album, Subject, came out in 2003. This album mixed soulful R&B with hip hop music.

In 2005, a music review described Dwele's style. It said his music was rooted in old-school soul but also had a fresh, modern hip hop feel. His second album, Some Kinda..., was released in 2005. He continued to release new music, including his fourth album, W.ants W.orld W.omen, in 2010.

Dwele has also been featured on many songs by other artists. He is well-known for his collaborations with Kanye West. He sang on "Flashing Lights" from West's 2007 album Graduation. He also sang on "Power" from West's 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.

In 2012, Dwele released a new song called "What Profit." This song was from his fifth album, Greater Than One. He continues to make music and share his unique sound with fans around the world.

Dwele's Albums

Dwele has released several studio albums throughout his career. Here are some of his main albums: