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.
Perfect Match
Dev Lyrics
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Or who you believe to be
But I, I like what I see
And you don't gotta be on movie screens
Cause god damn boy you're for me
And don't call me a star in these old denim jeans
You are that thing that's setting me free
So stay the night
Let's have a drink
Boy get lost with me
When you need to breathe
I'll make your heart beat twice as fast
Like a cigarette
And I will be your perfect match
Perfect match
Perfect match
I wanna stay up late and laugh with you all night
Story tell about both our lives
And we can lay side by side
Boy we're done for the ride
One night you know I love your style
And the taste of your bitter sweet smile
Won't you scream with me
A little nightmare and a dream with me
When you need to breathe
I'll make your heart beat twice as fast
Like a cigarette
And I will be your perfect match
Perfect match
Perfect match
Whispers calling
Falling don't let me
A hair just sparkled
Let me up it'll set us both free
So close your eyes
Close your eyes
The song “Perfect Match” by Dev is a love song about finding that one person who sets you free and makes every moment seem perfect. The beginning of the song starts with the singer expressing how she doesn’t necessarily know who the person is or what they believe in, but she likes what she sees. This indicates that she is willing to take the chance on love and explore the potential that the person has to offer. The lyrics “you don’t gotta be on movie screens” suggests that the singer is not interested in someone who is in the limelight or famous, but rather someone who is real and down-to-earth.
The chorus of the song is where the singer really gets into her feelings, with lyrics such as “When you need to breathe, I’ll make your heart beat twice as fast, like a cigarette, and I will be your perfect match”. These lyrics express how the singer is willing to support her partner through anything, even if it means challenging them to step out of their comfort zone. The song is all about showing love and affection while being fearless and embracing the moment fully. The singer ends with the lyrics “Close your eyes”, which suggests that the person should let go of all their fears and doubts and surrender to the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know who you are
I am not sure about your identity
Or who you believe to be
Or what you aspire to become
But I, I like what I see
But I am attracted to what I am observing
And you don't gotta be on movie screens
You don't have to be famous to impress me
Cause god damn boy you're for me
Because you are perfect for me
And don't call me a star in these old denim jeans
Don't label me as a celebrity in casual clothing
You are that thing that's setting me free
You are the one who is liberating me
So stay the night
Spend the night with me
Talk to me
Have a conversation with me
Let's have a drink
Let's drink together
Boy get lost with me
Come explore the unknown with me
When you need to breathe
When you need to relax
I'll make your heart beat twice as fast
I will ignite your passion
Like a cigarette
Like the rush of nicotine
And I will be your perfect match
And I will be the one fitting perfectly into your life
Perfect match
The one who completes you
Perfect match
The missing piece of your puzzle
I wanna stay up late and laugh with you all night
I want to enjoy your company all night long
Story tell about both our lives
Share each other's life stories
And we can lay side by side
And we can lie down together
Boy we're done for the ride
We are in this together
One night you know I love your style
I'm already impressed with your personality
And the taste of your bitter sweet smile
I love your mixed emotions
Won't you scream with me
Won't you yell with joy with me
A little nightmare and a dream with me
Experience some scary and dreamy moments with me
Whispers calling
Soft sounds attracting attention
Falling don't let me
Falling, don't let me go
A hair just sparkled
A tiny hair just shone
Let me up it'll set us both free
Let me go and we'll both be liberated
So close your eyes
So shut your eyes
Close your eyes
Keep them shut tight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEVIN STARR TAILES, NILES HOLOWELL-DHAR, DAVID SINGER VINE
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