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.
parade
Dev Lyrics
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I see the way you look when you looking my way
Walking down the street and you know what they say
Walking, walking down the street and you know what they say
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey"
It's like a damn parade
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey" everyday
But my glass is full so none of y'all better tempt me
I already been here before, I already did this
So I'll have another drink
Give you all a few minutes
They try to get the best of me, ain't impressing me
Get obsessed with me
But I still love them, cuff them
Like "you're welcome"
I see the way you look when you looking my way
I see the way you look when you looking my way
Walking down the street and you know what they say
Walking, walking down the street and you know what they say
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey"
It's like a damn parade
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey" everyday
Ooh, I'm so cold and I can't help it
When I walk down the street, baby, it's selfish
I'm in the building and I'm being so rebellious
The night is young, I'm finna be on
And everybody jealous
They try to get the best of me, ain't impressing me
Get obsessed with me
But I still love them, cuff them
Like "you're welcome"
I see the way you look when you looking my way
I see the way you look when you looking my way
Walking down the street and you know what they say
Walking, walking down the street and you know what they say
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey"
It's like a damn parade
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey" everyday
Where all my boys at, where all my boys?
Where all my girls at?
They making noise
Where all my boys at, where all my boys?
Where all my girls at?
They making noise
Hey, hey
Where all my girls at?
They making noise
I see the way you look when you looking my way
I see the way you look when you looking my way
Walking down the street and you know what they say
Walking, walking down the street and you know what they say
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey"
It's like a damn parade
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey" everyday
The song "Parade" by Dev is about the attention and admiration she gets from people when she walks down the street. The chorus of the song describes the constant "hi" and "hey" greetings she receives from boys and girls, which she compares to a "damn parade." Despite enjoying the attention, she also acknowledges that it can be overwhelming and tries to remain in control with the line "Damn, I'm out of control and I'm riding around on empty, But my glass is full so none of y'all better tempt me."
In the rest of the song, Dev flaunts her confidence, rebelliousness, and unapologetic attitude. She brags about being cold and selfish and loving those who obsess over her. She also calls out to all the boys and girls who make noise when she walks down the street. Overall, the song portrays Dev as a confident and empowered woman who is comfortable in her skin and loves the attention she gets from everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the way you look when you looking my way
I notice the way you stare at me when I walk by
Walking down the street and you know what they say
As I stroll through the town, everyone has something to whisper about me
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey"
The males greet me with 'hi' and the females with 'hey'
It's like a damn parade
It feels like there is a public exhibit of me happening every day
Damn, I'm out of control and I'm riding around on empty
I'm spiraling out of control, yet I'm still craving excitement
But my glass is full so none of y'all better tempt me
I have a full drink, so nobody should dare tempt me
I already been here before, I already did this
I've been through this before, I've experienced this before
So I'll have another drink, give you all a few minutes
I'll have another drink and let you all enjoy my presence for a short while
They try to get the best of me, ain't impressing me
People try to outdo me, but nothing they do impresses me
Get obsessed with me, but I still love them, cuff them like 'you're welcome'
People become obsessed with me, but I still show them love and affection
Ooh, I'm so cold and I can't help it
I have an invulnerable and aloof demeanor, and I can't change it
When I walk down the street, baby, it's selfish
Whenever I'm out in public, I'm just focused on myself
I'm in the building and I'm being so rebellious
I'm inside, acting disobedient and willful
The night is young, I'm finna be on and everybody jealous
The night is still young, and I plan to have a good time, making everyone envious
Where all my boys at, where all my boys?
Where are all my male fans?
Where all my girls at? They making noise
Where are all my female fans? They are making a commotion
Hey, hey
Shout of excitement
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AMIR JEROME SALEM, DEVIN STARR TAILES, MEGHAN SHAHNAZ KABIR, MICHAEL HERNANDO SOLORZANO
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Santiago Ospino
I see the way you look when you looking my way
I see the way you look when you looking my way
Walking down the street and you know what they say
Walking, walking down the street and you know what they say
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey"
It's like a damn parade
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey" everyday
Damn, I'm out of control and I'm riding around on empty
But my glass is full so none of y'all better tempt me
I already been here before, I already did this
So I'll have another drink
Give you all a few minutes
They try to get the best of me, ain't impressing me
Get obsessed with me
But I still love them, cuff them
Like "you're welcome"
I see the way you look when you looking my way
I see the way you look when you looking my way
Walking down the street and you know what they say
Walking, walking down the street and you know what they say
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey"
It's like a damn parade
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey" everyday
Ooh, I'm so cold and I can't help it
When I walk down the street, baby, it's selfish
I'm in the building and I'm being so rebellious
The night is young, I'm finna be on
And everybody jealous
They try to get the best of me, ain't impressing me
Get obsessed with me
But I still love them, cuff them
Like "you're welcome"
I see the way you look when you looking my way
I see the way you look when you looking my way
Walking down the street and you know what they say
Walking, walking down the street and you know what they say
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey"
It's like a damn parade
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey" everyday
Where all my boys at, where all my boys?
Where all my girls at?
They making noise
Where all my boys at, where all my boys?
Where all my girls at?
They making noise
Hey, hey
Where all my girls at?
They making noise
I see the way you look when you looking my way
I see the way you look when you looking my way
Walking down the street and you know what they say
Walking, walking down the street and you know what they say
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey"
It's like a damn parade
The boys go "hi" and the girls go "hey" everyday
BrianSuxx
The most underrated artist of our time!
DEV deserves to be on the charts & playing on the radios
Mattia Malengo
Remember when with all of my friends at parties boys used to say “Hi” and girls “Heeey” listening to this song all together. This is a JAM
Daniel Noirr
Glad to listen to her new music. Dev got all my support. GO GIrl!
Daniel Noirr
@Dev's Baby Goons Wow thank you alot!!!
Dev's Baby Goons
+Daniel Noirr her new single just came out a week ago.
Daniel Acevedo
Que padre que estas de regreso ♥♥♥
Jacksson Teixeira
I LOVE IT!!!!
DEV's Fans
X2
Marcio Junior
Como eu amo suas músicas nesse ritmo <3
Naggy Moreira
Esta musica combina comigo..gosto muito da Dev,ela arrebenta.