Dean Kelechi Nwokocha better known by his stage name DeanKelly, is a Nigerian-American singer-songwriter who was born in Newark, NJ. He is currently based in Houston, TX.
His artistically imaginative, creative and versatile musical style is influenced by Afrobeat, R&B, Funk & Pop music but with a Nigerian heritage. Thanks to his parents, DeanKelly also has roots in Imo state, Nigeria which also influenced his music thereby letting him tap into highlife and also infused the genre in his sound.
He is currently signed under the record label R.E.D.(Real Entertainment Denominations) and have a partnership deal with Sony Music The Orchard, and Eric B Music Group (EBMG in Los Angeles). His state of origin is Imo state.