Dev Is Hot…And Glowing.
Posted by Brittany on September 7th, 2011
It’s been exactly 2 years since we at HELLZ met Dev. Back then we were steaming samples together, eating greasy Greek food, and talking about Reptillians with Jino at our Penthouse office in Downtown LA. Fast forward to present time, and things have slightly changed to a much bigger reality – I now steam clothes for Dev to wear, we eat much healthier food these days, and oh yea – Dev is somewhat of a serious superstar. Not a day goes by that I don’t hear Dev streaming through the radio, or experience her taking over my computer screen as I make my daily visits to Vevo – it’s simply impossible to escape this woman’s presence. ( but who would want to?) Dev just keeps getting bigger and bigger, and we’re just so proud of her recent accomplishments. Amongst all the success and all the interviews she’s been doing, I’m so glad that Dev has really stuck with her roots, and hasn’t changed one thing about herself. Though nothing has changed about this artists humble and quirky personality, there ARE some other things that enter into the mix that will most likely will be considered as a ‘changing’ situation. In this interview, artist Dev reveals some exciting news to her fans and friends unveiling an incredible milestone in this woman’s career and life.
Read the interview after the jump!
You’re Dev – that super awesome singer we know to have killer style, and some of the top songs raiding the airwaves these days, but who are you beyond the music? What do you want your fans to know about you behind your stage presence?
I want my fans to know that this year has been an amazing growing experience for me. I was part of a huge song that allowed me to travel, tour, and now put out my debut album. I had to learn a lot about my self throughout all of that and I guess you could say, I became more confident then ever. I went threw a few gnarly months, but now mentally, physically, and emotionally, i feel great! My family life, love life, and friendships are really good right now. I want my fans to know I’m a 22 year old, finding myself and i think i’ve found a pretty rad woman, sister, friend, hard worker, and artist.
Since your album is dropping September 20th, what are some personal preparations you’ve been making for this monumental moment in your career?
My album is dropping. That’s sounds so rad!! I’m excited. This album has really lead me to concentrate on my personal life more than ever. I really had to dig deep in order to write and record on these records so the world can get to know me a little better then just the girl who sang ‘poppin bottles in the ice’. I’ve become much closer with indie pop and the Cataracs throughout this process, closer with my family, and I have been fortunate enough to find and fall in love with the most beautiful man in the world. Ive been appreciating all of these trials and tribulations of the past 21 years. I’m getting ready, I’m ready to be the shit.
Where do you see yourself 5 years from your albums release – what’s your next move?
I want to work on the next album already lol. In 5 years, I would like to have 5 albums. I want to tell more stories and get even closer with my fans. I want to address places in my life that I haven’t addressed yet. I want to tour around the world and back. I’m just looking forward to learning and creating more. I want to be better.
I know that ‘The night the sun came up’ is such a personal album for you – what would you say was your most intimate song from the album?
The most personal song on the album..there’s a bunch. ‘getaway’ is very personal. It’s about my feelings leaving Manteca to peruse this idea and dream of making music as a profession. ’shadows’ is very personal and is about all of my faults and imperfections I came to terms with and said goodbye to, over the years. All the lyrics to the album tell my stories, but those two are most intimate I think.
For the last couple of months, you have kept quiet about this new personal venture you’re about to take; Can you give me some insight about?
Like i said, this past year has been crazy, but I appreciate all the good and bad i went through in order to be where I am right now. I have falling in love with my best friend, Jimmy, he’s really such a beautiful human being. He’s the shit! As an extension of our love we have created a radical little baby!! Who will join us very soon. She’s the best thing in the world.
Your career has blossomed so quickly and hasn’t even hit it’s peek, what was your initial reaction when you found out about little baby Dev, and while your career is now just coming to fruition?
When I first found out my initial reaction was happiness, I smiled. I knew how much Jimmy and I loved each other and I thought we’d do amazing at loving this baby. Being so busy and wrapped up in my career, I never thought I’d fall in love or have a family. I thought I was going to be a lonely touring soul till I was 50 lol, so this is rad. I feel so blessed and empowered, like I can kick ass more then ever! It is scary though, I also thought people were going to hate and/or be sad about this beautiful thing I’m experiencing and I wouldn’t be able to celebrate. That i wouldn’t be able to put out this album. I thought my label might drop me. I thought I was going to make indie pop and The Cataracs really sad because we worked so fucking hard together and now our entire plans are going to change. Thankfully all of the boys came around, thankfully my label supports me, and I’m grateful I can put out this album. I can celebrate both my hard work, as well as my baby girl! I’m juggling the best of both worlds.. And yeah it’s difficult, but it’s also everything I could have ever wanted. I’m a lucky girl.
Rumors are a horrible thing that we must all deal with, and I’m well aware of how nasty some blogs and magazines can be when it comes to personal matters such as your new baby. What has been one rumor or particular comment you’ve heard recently that you just want to shatter completely?
I really haven’t spoke about my personal life too much to the world outside of this album. You guys are pretty much the first! I know rumors will come, and I guess I’d like to let everyone know that I’m a grown woman in a very healthy and mature relationship. This isn’t any other situation. I’m excited for these next chapters of my life. I’m excited for these new experiences. And everything else you may hear is bullshit.
What do you look forward to most with this new beautiful adventure you’re about to enter into?
I’m looking forward to starting our family.
September 7th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
CONGRATS TO OUR MAMA GOON <3
September 7th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Aww, congrats Mama Goon!
— Nicole
September 7th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Album dropping soon and a baby on the way? Congrats!
September 7th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Congratulations mama goon!!
xo
You and Jimmy will be incredible parents to your baby girl!
Love you!
Baby goon @hahaslam
September 7th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
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September 7th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
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September 7th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
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September 7th, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Gosh, I feel dumb, I didn’t know that D: Anyway, Congrats Mama Goon!
September 7th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
Aww! I’ve always been a fan dev, since the beginning! congrats <3 i love ya mama goon
September 7th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
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September 8th, 2011 at 2:27 am
DEV first off I’d like to congratulate you on the little blessing you have on the way, and also I’d like to thank you for never changing who you were throughout the years. I’ve followed your music since the blast off kids and its the coolest thing ever to see you on the path to success. I want you to know that you and the Cataracs have inspired me to major in audio engineering music production and film. I have so much support going into this and just need artist like you to keep the inspiration coming! It’s the best
September 8th, 2011 at 4:24 am
hi devin.i love you so much.how are you?
i am very happy because i adherent of you honey.DEV i am Iranian.you are very beautiful & you have very very very nice voice.you are very nice.i following your songs because i love it.thank you very much for every thing and your songs.if you can please answer me.okay?
thanks bye
September 8th, 2011 at 4:34 am
you are best of bests.i support you forever
September 8th, 2011 at 8:13 am
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[...] in love with my best friend, Jimmy, he’s really such a beautiful human being,” she tells blog What The Hellz. “As an extension of our love we have created a radical little baby!! Who will join us very soon. [...]
September 9th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Congrats Dev on your bundle of JOY! Yes ditto on Florence-Miles mama comment on starting a kidz HELLZ line
hint hint MISS LAWN!
Kids are an amazing blessing and trust me when you hear ppl say “KIDS GROW FAST!” cuz they truly do… cherish it
September 9th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
i already congratulated dev thru twitter, but i just wanted to add that ur lil baby bump is sooo cute. congrats again mama <3 im happy for u!
September 9th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
hello devvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
i love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
September 10th, 2011 at 4:49 am
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September 10th, 2011 at 10:00 am
omg! im so happy for you dev!! congratulations!!
September 11th, 2011 at 1:34 am
Congrats Dev on everything you’ve accomplished thus far! Definitely will be copping the album! And congrats on the baby!!! A baby Dev, how exciting!
September 11th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
All your fans are very happy about your pregnancy, congrats !!!… Your fans of Latin America are with you http://www.facebook.com/DevFans and we love you…amm and Hellz you are amazing!!!Yeahhh
September 12th, 2011 at 2:01 pm
dev is my love
September 13th, 2011 at 9:04 am
wow she is even hot pregnant!!!!
September 15th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
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October 24th, 2011 at 5:09 am
omg i can’t believe it!!! i’m so happy for you, hope you enjoy the most this blessed period in your life, and also hope you keep beeing this wonderful artist and don’t forget your talent! brazil wants you here, sharing your shit with us someday lol. beijos.
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