THE DEAN'S LIST is a three-man music group out of Boston, Massachusetts. Up and coming Chiddy Bang style group. Sonny Shotz: Rapper/Songwriter. Similar to XV or B.o.B. in that he can flourish over any kind of music/beat. DJ Mendoza: Produces the beats, a lot of people compare him to a more raw Xaphoon Jones. Mik Beats: Mixing engineer, does more work on pop-style songs.