1. A pop singer
2. A… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with this name:
1. A pop singer
2. A remix group
3. A Breakcore artist
Devin Star Tailes (born July 2, 1989), better known by her stage name Dev, is an American recording artist. She was discovered by The Cataracs when she made an Amy Winehouse cover and posted it onto MySpace back in 2008. Dev's song Booty Bounce was sampled in Far East Movement's hit single Like a G6 which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and sold over two million downloads in the country. Dev was signed to Universal Republic in October 2010 and released her first official single, Bass Down Low in December. The song debuted at number ninety-four in the US. Dev's debut album, The Night the Sun Came Up, is set for 20 September 2011 release.
Dev was born in Tracy, California to Lisa, a real estate agent, and Riki Tailes, a painting contractor. Dev grew up in Manteca and is of Mexican and Portuguese descent. She has two younger sisters, Sierra Sol and Maezee Lua. At the age of four, she started swimming and was part of the U.S Olympic development program. She graduated from Sierra High School, where she was a member of a band and a choir. Soon, she attended San Joaquin Delta College, studying English and art history.
She made a cover of an Amy Winehouse song that she described as being "super-weird and super-different". She recorded the song off her MacBook and made it in response to her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, calling it a "diss track". A friend of hers posted the song onto MySpace, and production team The Cataracs noticed it and contacted Dev. She dropped out of college during her freshman year to pursue her singing career. Six months later, Dev and the Cataracs' song "2night" began to gain exposure on the radio, the television channel mtvU and the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay chart. In 2009, Dev moved to Los Angeles to produce music with The Cataracs.
Dev's "sing-talk" vocal style have been compared to fellow pop singer Ke$ha. Dev responded to this, saying, "I'm confident enough in what I do that people will see me for who I am ... I get why people compare us but once people see me live they won't connect us as much. I am a much better artist, with real talent." While comparing her to Ke$ha, Idolator wrote that "Dev's beats come off a bit more mellow and her songs a little bit more electro than pop." In response to being compared to both Ke$ha and Uffie, Dev said, "I just feel that I have a lot more to say and the ability to have an eclectic sound, a very diverse pop album. I'm not bashing either artist, but I'm going to be able to give you a little bit more then what you've heard on those records. When my album comes out, hopefully I won't have to hear another reference or comparison." Much of Dev's music is inspired by hip hop, as she believes that fans respond to "pop music but with rap roots". She said, "I've always been into hip-hop. Eminem changed my life when I was younger." The Hollywood Reporter compared her "futuristic" and "pulsing" sound to underground electroclash musicians Peaches and Yelle. Dev's musical genres have been cited as electro-crunk, electropop, and electro hop.
2) An OC Remixer who remixes video game music. They are the source of the Final Fantasy remixes. The pop singer Dev played no part in them.
3) An OC creator who makes breakcore-ish music. Very popular on soundcloud and also goes under the alias of 808sndmindbreak.
In The Dark
Dev Lyrics
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Think about it when you touch me there
Close my eyes, here you are all alone dancing in the dark.
Tell me baby if it's wrong
To let my hands do what they want?
Late at night I pretend we are
Dance dance dancing in the dark
Dancing in the dark
Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark
When you work on me,
Open my body up and do some surgery,
Now that you got me up I wanna taste it taste it
And see those pocket aces.
I wanna see who you are.
I got a sex drive to push the start
I got a sex drive to push the start
I got a sex drive to push the start
On my waist, through my hair.
Think about it when you touch me there.
Close my eyes, here you are
Dance dance dancing in the dark!
Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark
Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark
I love to flirt to see.
I'm only talking to you if you wanna surf my seas.
Now that you got me boy
You know you better spice it flavor it get it right; savor it
Wanna see who you are,
Got a sex drive to push the start
I got a sex drive to push the start
I got a sex drive to push the start
On my waist, through my hair.
Think about it when you touch me there.
Close my eyes, here you are (here you are)
All alone dancing in the dark.
Tell me baby if its wrong?
To let my hands do what they want.
Late at night I pretend we are
Dance dance dancing in the dark
(oh la la)
Tell me baby if its wrong
Dancing in the dark
To let my hands do what they want.
Dancing in the dark! (it's the Cataracs)
Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark
Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark
The song "In the Dark" is full of sexually suggestive lyrics that talk about a woman enjoying being touched and pleasured by her partner. The chorus talks about dancing in the dark with her partner while they enjoy each other's touch. The line "Tell me baby if it's wrong to let my hands do what they want?" shows that she is interested in surrendering herself to the pleasure of her partner's touch. The verse goes on to describe the sexual act in a more graphic, but still very suggestive, manner. The lines "Open my body up and do some surgery" and "I wanna taste it taste it and see those pocket aces" imply that she is very excited to experience physical pleasure.
The overall message of the song seems to be about unapologetically indulging in one's sexual desires with a partner who is equally enthusiastic. The lyrics are delivered with a sultry, seductive tone that emphasizes the pleasure and desire that this woman is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
On my waist, through my hair.
You touch me in a way that sets me on fire.
Think about it when you touch me there.
I imagine a world where it's just you and me sharing our love.
Close my eyes, here you are all alone dancing in the dark.
I shut out the real world where we can't be together and conjure an intimate fantasy.
Tell me baby if it's wrong
Do you think it’s wrong to desire you in every way?
To let my hands do what they want?
Is it too much to ask to indulge my deepest desires with you?
Late at night I pretend we are
In the middle of the night, I imagine us together making art.
Dance dance dancing in the dark
We're dancing and getting lost in each other.
When you work on me, Open my body up and do some surgery,
When we're together, you unleash something inside me that makes me feel brand new.
Now that you got me up I wanna taste it taste it
You’ve aroused me so much that now I want to experience more and more of you.
And see those pocket aces.
I want to be surprised and delighted by all the exciting things you have to offer me.
I love to flirt to see.
I love the game of flirting to see if you’re worth my time.
I'm only talking to you if you wanna surf my seas.
I'm picky and highly selective about who gets to explore my innermost self.
Now that you got me boy
Now that you've shown me your worth, I’m all in.
You know you better spice it flavor it get it right; savor it
If you want to keep me, keep things interesting and flavorful, so I don’t lose interest.
Wanna see who you are, Got a sex drive to push the start
I want to know your true self before anything gets too serious.
I got a sex drive to push the start
I’m a woman with needs and desires that aren't satisfied enough.
Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Although I'm craving you, I'm still trying to be playful and not take things too seriously.
Tell me baby if its wrong?
I’m asking you again: do you think it’s wrong to want you for myself?
Dancing in the dark
We’re continuing with the undeniably intimate dance in the dark.
To let my hands do what they want.
Once again I'm pleading with you to let my body's whims take over.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEVIN STARR TAILES, NILES HOLOWELL-DHAR, MARK H QUASHIE, HARRY ROMERO, DAVID SINGER VINE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jennie Nguyen
Loving the beat! Just Amazing :)
MrAndyboy21
That is a cool remix I really liked it.Thanks for sharing it...
Coen McNamara
amazing <3
Kristen Chan
awesome <3
Mick Carr
Im seeing HAVANA BROWN 17th March in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia!!! I GOT VIP YEAHH BOIII!!!
JayMonster888
if DEV is always on a track with the Cataracs... then why don't they just form a band. like, 'DEV & The Cataracs'.... would make more sense.
Marty2azn
@JayMonster888 I think it would make more sense to but i think they do is because The Cataracs are producers also so maybe it would get in the way of working with other artists. Plus I think if they are separate they would make more money or something with the different albums selling.
Wahidur Rahman
fuking remix made me drop my food
christian pandapotan
Am seriousoy have becoma havana brown's new fam :)
Nathaniel Salam
dj mamy rock's daughter