Nick Dean, also known as Nick The Quick, was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He showed a love and talent for music at a very young age. His musical journey began in the elementary school band where he played the saxophone. His love for music continued to grow and he was certain he wanted to pursue a career in music.
Nick was selected to be in the Performing Arts program at North Atlanta High School. He was a member of the marching, symphonic, and jazz bands. His eclectic taste in music led him to an interest in becoming a DJ. When he was 16, his mother bought him his first set of turntables for Christmas. Shortly after, Nick was selected to be apart of Dallas Austin’s Don’t Stop The Music Foundation. It was a program Austin started that allowed high school students to learn about the music business and how to create music in a studio environment with various keyboards and computer programs.
In 2007, Nick entered Morehouse College and started DJing house parties for his classmates as well as numerous events within the Atlanta University Center. While a student, he joined WATIA Music, a record label founded by his fellow classmates who obtained likeminded musical interests. In 2009, Nick was offered an opportunity to become a DJ and radio personality for an internet radio station that was started by his future mentor, DJ Battle. Nick soon became known as a reputable DJ and music producer in Atlanta. In 2016, Nick became the founder and CEO of Quick Sound Entertainment, LLC. The company was founded to provide a platform to create unforgettable events and experiences through the art of music.