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Devón

Renowned for his passionate, flamboyant and outstandingly creative performances, Devón is a Rotterdam-based music artist who has collaborated with numerous music organizations across the city.

He has worked with a variety of different musical acts, ranging from Rap and Trap to Pop, R&B, Jazz, and even classical music. Devón is highly praised for his dynamic and innovative musical style.

What is Devón's goal?

Devón's ultimate goal is to make music that can touch and inspire listeners, and to make a positive difference in the world through his art. He is passionate about learning and growing musically, and is willing to explore any area related to music. As he stated, "I want to build a big network and show that music is essential for people and can be used to solve problems if used correctly." By achieving this goal, Devón hopes to make music that is meaningful and has the potential to create a lasting impact.

Devón’s Story

Born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Amor Gabriel Rodriguez spent most of his life in the Dominican Republic before moving back at the age of 9 to meet the rest of his family. His work is renowned for its fusion of Rap and other genres, from Jazz to R&B, Latin, and even classical music. He began his career in 2010, performing at school events, beatboxing, and breakdancing. Since then, he has graced various well-known stages and festivals in his homeland and has taken his art more seriously since he completed his education in 2016.

Devón’s love for music

Devón expresses his immense love for music, which originates from a culture of daily music-making. He says, "I'm passionate about exchanging stories and life experiences with other people. It's a powerful experience when we're able to understand another person's feelings and recognize the universal connection we all share."

I can do this all day

Devón has been performing on many stages, such as the renowned theatres in Rotterdam, De Doelen, the new & old Luxor theater, new & old Zuidplein theater, and even appeared on a few TV shows. He has also participated in numerous festivals like Crazy Sexy Cool Festival, Liberation Day Festival, Get Loose Festival, and more. In 2017, he was awarded the 1st prize at "The Youth Theatre Festival for Rap category" and 2nd prize for Sing of South in 2018.

He won the Spraakuhloos talent stage with the collective Group Super Saiyan Gang and was a finalist for the Grote Prijs van Rotterdam in 2022 in the hip-hop category. Moreover, he has also participated in Fanatics, Future Talent, Dounia zoekt talent, and more.

Devón loves to combine the craziest genres and says, “That’s what creatives do, and I love it.”

  • He is constantly pushing the boundaries of his sound, exploring new ideas and approaches within Rap/Hip-Hop, as well as a variety of other genres.

    His aim is to create music that speaks to people, addressing topics that may be considered sensitive to some while providing a sense of connection to others. His ultimate goal is to provide a unique perspective on the world.

  • Devón has set his sights on becoming a respected artist, and is putting in the effort to make it happen. His creativity and eye for detail have proven to be invaluable assets, and he is using them to the fullest. He has devoted himself to the digital space and is preparing to share his music with a global audience in the not too distant future.

  • Devón was a wealthy kid living in a city of poverty, who turned poor living in a rich city. He had no friends in the city and many saw him as an odd child, yet he never judged anyone for it. He had difficulties in school, resulting in frequent expulsion. He felt like he didn't fit in, but he had a private teacher, closely related to his family, who would stay with him when his mom went on long work trips.

    Finally, his mother decided to move the family to the Netherlands, where Devón had to start anew and discover his true self.

The art of the Artist.

When Devón is not being a sought-after Artist, he occupies himself by DJ'ing and mixing for other organizations. He is a creative force who loves to translate his ideas into the physical world, from constructing technology and websites to designing clothes, posing for photoshoots, painting, creating digital art, and organizing events for his community.

He also never stops working on his music, dreams, and objectives.