Devin Johnson was born and raised in Columbus, GA. He started singing in church at the tender age of 3. While in church, Devin learned to play the drums, piano, and the bass guitar. As Devin continued to perfect his craft, he started to make his own beats which left him with a new love for music production. Devin produces his own beats as well as for others.
In 2005, Devin was a contestant on the hit TV series, AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 5. He auditioned in Chicago, IL and was the youngest contestant to make it to HOLLYWOOD, and finally made it to the TOP 80 contestants out of 100,000 people. Devin was cut in the group rounds of the TV show.
Since then Devin has opened up for artists such as T-PAIN, YUNG JOC, SAMMIE, RUBEN STUDDARD, PRETTY RICKY, FIELD MOB, DJ UNK, BABY D, CRIME MOB, BENTLEY FONZWORTH, BO HAGEN, and many more! He now lives his life performing, writing, producing, and trying to become the musician GOD has given him the potential to be.
Recently, Devin was signed to Universal Motown Records; Home of: Akon, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Melonie Fiona, Young Money, David Banner, Busta Rhymes, Ron Browz, and more. He is also the writer/co-producer of the song "BiPolar" by Day26 which was featured on their most recent album, Forever In A Day! Devin continues working with other artists on their upcoming projects as well.
Devin is currently working on his debut album and mixtape so be on the look out! He is student at Berklee College Of Music in Boston, MA which is the top contemporary music school in the world. Devin is grateful to God for his successes so far in his career and is dedicated to making timeless music. Thanks for taking the time to read and please support Devin in his efforts to make it to the top. Its time to put C-town on THE MAP!!!!
To all producers/songwriters/singers/rappers who would like to submit material for DEVINaire Entertainment, please send mp3's to
[email protected]. Serious submissions ONLY! Check the blog for more details! Thanks!!!
