Interview with Devante Myles
Straight
outta Brooklyn is 16 year old Devante Myles who is coming up from a strong
musical background. With a versatile delivery and style, Devante Myles is ready
to put BK on the map with his new mixtape “Pants Up” intrigued interviews
Devante Myles as he discusses about the mixtape and his future plans.
1)
Joining me and Intrigued is Devante Myles straight
outta Brooklyn what’s going my dude. You got the new mixtape “Pants Up” out.
What can fans expect from the mixtape?
You can expect a lot of mc’ing. “Pants up” was my first mix tape, but
my main goal was to set the bar on what I do and don’t stand for. You can
definitely expect eclectic production. The mix tape was like an exercise for my
artistry. Expect to bop your head (LOL)… it’s hard to find real music and
that’s what my main focus was.
2)
Who do we have on the album? Who are the guest
appearances and producers we got on the album?
We have a couple of features on the joint. I worked with two
singers. One called Bebe Diop, she has a very distinct voice and it’s so dope
on the tracks we’ve worked on. Another singer, his name is Safo… GREAT
vocalist. Really appreciate him featuring on love long. We also have the Aim
for a Millie joint which was with Ludovic Calixte, he also C0- Produced the
track which was dope as well. Zero Production did all other production. Special
shouts to Bo Dun, He was one of the radio personnel’s on the skits.
3)
You grew up in a musical family. Who are your musical
influences coming into the game?
Yeah, pretty simple. My Dad and Uncle are dope producers so I’ll
always look up to them. They also influenced my taste and fed me knowledge I
definitely have a place in my artistry for Big and Tupac. Big for his lyrical
genius and Pac because of his work ethic and I think he helped Hip Hop find new
meaning to a song and music in general.
4)
Brooklyn has a diversified set of rappers from Biggie,
Jay-Z, Boot Camp Click, to Fabolous and Red Café. Where do you see yourself as
an artist in regards to putting Brooklyn on the map?
I think I’m the soft-spoken part of Brooklyn. When I say that, I mean
I’ll shed light BK differently. I’ve never been subject to certain things
because of how I was raised. This shaped who I am as a person. We all have
different views but I’m so Brooklyn… I just want you all to see it from my
point of view. I mean that one reason for the song “Things Done Changed “
5)
You’re sixteen and you just started in the game. How
would you get your music into hip hop listeners outside of New York City?
Well honestly I try to use social media sites to expand my
listeners. The rest of the marketing is left to my team, and they haven’t
failed me yet!
6)
By listening to the album, I can sense that you’re a
versatile rapper. Can you see yourself rhyming over anything else besides hip
hop beats?
Defiantly ANYTHING! I’m so open to not only trying new music but
learning its culture it’s growing. I especially want to get into a Jazz setting
as well as different kinds of Popular Music. That would be dope.
7)
Describe your rhyming style when you’re putting out a
song!
That depends on the song genre. Sometimes I take a smooth approach
to let the listeners relax and vibe to the lyrics… and some times I just go
off! Give them bars other times I’ll take direction from the producer after all
our goal is to make a dope song
8)
Each song on your mixtape had no curses or degrading women
in any way; it was an album in which any person can listen to. What made you go
that route and were you trying to make an impact on the audience?
I went that route because I wanted to show people that curses
aren’t the only way to get gritty on a track and I also wanted to make it ear
friendly. I wasn’t trying to be that ignorant rapper guy that uses profanity…Plus
I want everyone to be able to hear me. I
just wanted people to listen without reason not to. It’s also not who I am…
Everyone may curse but that’s not something I’ll promote.
9)
Talk to us about Dam Datz Hot Music!
Datz Hot Music is my label. I own a large portion of it. So gratefully
and gladly I have A say so in what happens with my career as well as my
partners.
10)
Who do you listen to nowadays in music whether it’s
hip hop, R&B, or any type of music?
I like Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Emilio Rojas, Slaughterhouse,
Eminem, Drake, Nas, Joey Badass etc. Yo that new Wu Block Album is tuff. I’ve also been touching up on some old school
like: Naughty by Nature, Tribe Called Quest, Pharcyde, Souls of Mischief and so
much more. I may not stop (LOL).
11)
The music business is very hectic when emcees hit up
studio time and grinding on the regular. What do you do in the little spare
time you have besides music?
I like to dance. Most of the time I’m either working on music or my
dancing.
12)
Any artist you haven’t worked with yet, you would like
to work with?
Pssshhht! Everyone! Definitely Emilio Rojas, Kendrick Lamar, Joey
badass, Big Sean, B.O.B , TI would be
dope, Sheek Louch, Ghostface, Nas, Drake, 2 Chains, Kanye West is a must and
plenty more. I’ll work with them definitely but until I do, I’ll work toward
the goal.
13)
Off the topic of music but sports, you’re thoughts on
the Nets move to Brooklyn!
I’m hype! I love the thought. Brooklyn is always on the map and I’m
glad Jay z always sheds light on us. The Brooklyn Nets is just another way to
give us some type of hope. If Jay Z didn’t do anything, he gave us
entertainment and hope I mean do if from where me and my people are from that Dope.
14)
What are Grand Devante Myles goals for 2013? What other
projects that you’re working on?
My biggest goal is to do as many shows as I can and get a huge
buzz. Right now I’m working on my next mix tape and a tour during the summer
for Pants up, the new mix tape and Plenty more! Stay tuned.
15)
Definitely a pleasure interviewing you. Any shout outs
before we wrap this interview up and where can headz can reach you to get at
your music?
Big shouts to Datz Hot Music, Zero Productions, Trifecta Films,
Deck 52 Entertainment, Rah Mercy, HumUni, Ps Dot, Ukraine Maddox, Ludovic
Calixte, Bebe Diop, O Safo and whoever I may be leaving out. God bless Ms. Lisa
Siemer, my high school English Teacher, rest in paradise. She’s the reason I
picked up a pen.
STAY TUNED!!!
