There are at least three artists with this name:
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.

You Want Me
Dev Lyrics

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You want me, you want me, you want me, you want me
These bitches is phony, bitches bologna, I just go salami
We came with the honey, the money, you dummy, it's stuffed in our tummies
We touchin' the city, crushin' the city and fuckin' the city

You want me, you want me, you want me, you want me
These bitches is phony, bitches bologna, I just go salami
We came with the honey, the money, you dummy, it's stuffed in our tummies

We touchin' the city, crushin' the city and fuckin' the city

Aye, I'm on a whole 'nother level
You riding some wave, I'm dancing with the devil
And I'm tipsy, like "oh no, she didn't"
Let's sit back and watch all these, all these bitches feel pretty

Clap-clap-clap for 'em, make it go plow
Like all these hoes better watch their motherfuckin' mouth
Show me, show me just how well you know me
Champagne all bust on me, it's about to go down

You want me, you want me, you want me, you want me
These bitches is phony, bitches bologna, I just go salami
We came with the honey, the money, you dummy, it's stuffed in our tummies
We touchin' the city, crushin' the city and fuckin' the city

Wait, hold up, no, we ain't the same
My baby daddy winning and not just for the day, aye
We do clock-in, clock-out, we turn up, turn the lights out
Big schemes, big dreams and takin' hella flights out

Clap-clap-clap for 'em, make it go plow
Like all these hoes better watch their motherfuckin' mouth
Show me, show me just how well you know me
Champagne all bust on me, it's about to go down

You want me, you want me, you want me, you want me
These bitches is phony, bitches bologna, I just go salami

We came with the honey, the money, you dummy, it's stuffed in our tummies
We touchin' the city, crushin' the city and fuckin' the city

Overall Meaning

Dev's song "You Want Me" is all about self-confidence and dominance. The chorus repeats the phrase "you want me" several times, emphasizing the singer's self-assurance and her superiority over other women. She calls out other "phony" females who are "bologna" while boasting about her own success, which includes bringing "honey" and "money" and "crushing" and "fucking" the city.

The second verse sees Dev assert her high status even more explicitly. She claims that she is on a "whole 'nother level" and contrasts herself with other women who are merely "riding some wave." She then proceeds to criticize these other women, claiming that they need to "watch their motherfucking mouth" around her. The song ends by emphasizing Dev's independence and ambition, as she describes her "big schemes" and "big dreams" while also boasting about her ability to "take hella flights out."

Overall, "You Want Me" is an anthem of female empowerment, with Dev expressing her confidence and ambition while putting down other women who don't measure up to her standards. It's a bold and catchy song that demands attention and respect.

Line by Line Meaning

You want me, you want me, you want me, you want me
The singer acknowledges that the listener desires them and repeats their want for emphasis.

These bitches is phony, bitches bologna, I just go salami
The singer claims that the people around them are insincere and comparing them to processed meat products like bologna and salami.

We came with the honey, the money, you dummy, it's stuffed in our tummies
The singer and their associates have gained wealth and prosperity through their actions and are confident in boasting about it.

We touchin' the city, crushin' the city and fuckin' the city
The artist and their group have become influential in the city and have caused a significant impact, both positively and negatively.

Aye, I'm on a whole 'nother level
The artist believes themselves to be above and beyond the rest of the people they are addressing.

You riding some wave, I'm dancing with the devil
The singer is making a comparison between the listener and themselves, stating that the listener is conforming to trends while they are indulging in more dangerous and reckless behavior.

And I'm tipsy, like "oh no, she didn't"
The singer is under the influence of alcohol and may have acted in a way that they regret, or are anticipating a reaction from someone else.

Let's sit back and watch all these, all these bitches feel pretty
The artist suggests that they and the listener should observe others while they are in a vulnerable state of mind to gain amusement and a sense of superiority.

Clap-clap-clap for 'em, make it go plow
The artist urges the listener to mock and ridicule others, perhaps through applause or other means of public humiliation.

Like all these hoes better watch their motherfuckin' mouth
The artist warns people who may challenge them or speak out of turn to consider the potential consequences of their words and actions.

Wait, hold up, no, we ain't the same
The singer asserts that themselves and the listener are not interchangeable, and that the singer may have achieved greater success and recognition.

My baby daddy winning and not just for the day, aye
The artist's partner or ex-partner has achieved consistent success, implying that the artist is also successful by association.

We do clock-in, clock-out, we turn up, turn the lights out
The singer and their group are hard-working, partying, and making significant contributions to their community and surrounding environment.

Big schemes, big dreams and takin' hella flights out
The singer and their associates have high aspirations and are ambitious in their pursuits, often traveling to achieve their goals.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEVIN STARR TAILES, MICHAEL HERNANDO SOLORZANO, SKYLAR EUGENE TAIT

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