Dev is a vocal and acting force of nature, captivating audiences since the age of 10. With a career that includes singing backup for luminaries like Chanté Moore, Jesse Powell, and Chico DeBarge. With acting credits that span musical theater, commercial work, and stage plays. You can currently catch him staring La’qwee Grant in the OmeproTV web series “Deka-Logs”, and his upcoming podcast & Talk Show “Dev In The Details”.
Raised in the small beach haven of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Dev's musical journey took flight in Washington, D.C., where the influences of greats like Aretha Franklin, The Clark Sisters, Luther Vandross, Bebe Winans, Tamia, Johnny Gill, and Jesse Powell, shaped his unique sound. His path was forever altered when he caught the attention of Powell while studying Science & Biology at Georgetown University. Ultimately leading to a meeting with Kedar Massenburg (who was then president of Motown Records). After meeting with Massenburg, Dev was quickly signed to the label.
Dev's pursuit of a solo career eventually led him to New York City. Although his album was shelved due to creative differences, Dev's passion for both music & the sciences remains undiminished. He holds several degrees including a doctorate and balances his life between his homes in Rehoboth Beach and the Cayman Islands where he continues to perform and study medicine.
