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As he turns 40, Swizz Beatz says, “My new self is better than my old self”

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images via ABCSwizz Beatz celebrated his 40th birthday on September 13, and now the rapper/producer is determined to elevate his future.  When asked to reveal his new goals, Swizz tells The Fader, “To outperform my previous chapter.”

“My new self is better than my old self,” he adds. “And I have to feel that way to raise the ceiling to the place I want to be.”

Born Kasseem Dean, the husband of Alicia Keys is releasing his second solo album, Poison, in November. Dean says his new album reflects his commitment to raising the bar in music.  

“I feel like real lyrics and music are needed,” he

 

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