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Entering the music industry is not easy. For Devin Roy, it took him almost a decade to build up the confidence to launch his music out into the world. But seeing how successful his creations are today, it was indeed a decade well spent.
Devin Roy was born on October 11, 1993, in Manhattan, but he was raised in The Bronx. Before attending high school, he moved to New Jersey. The artist didn’t begin writing music until after he graduated in 2011. Just as he was finding comfort in his passion, Devin Roy was forced to move out of his mother’s house and go back to the Bronx to live with his grandmother.
“Living in a two-bedroom apartment with five other family members and sleeping on a couch in the living room definitely fueled my hunger to create and escape reality through my art, but I never felt it was ready to be released. It wasn’t so much that I doubted my talent, but I doubted the quality of my early recordings and I’ve worked tirelessly to achieve a professional sound that I could feel comfortable enough to release,” Devin Roy shared.
After nine years of working on his craft behind the scenes, Devin Roy finally mustered up the courage to release his debut single “M.A.N.” in 2020. The song showcases the artist’s passion through its introspective rhymes and narrates his journey in the music industry as a man slowly learning to believe in his own potential. Although it took him close to a decade to launch his first song out to the general public, seeing how the song captivated music lovers across the globe has made the wait worth it.
Following the success of his debut, Devin Roy released more masterful creations. “Blessings” illustrates his love for storytelling and showcases a more melodic tone. It was followed by two other records, “Spidey & Motor” and “A Bear Called Papa.” His works are riddled with vulnerable rhymes and amplify the fact that he is not afraid to be transparent as an artist. Devin Roy pours his heart and soul into all of his songs, including raw stories in his journey.
Today, Devin Roy is ready to conquer an even bigger stage with his debut album entitled underneath (The Grey Sky). The album is set to release on February 17, 2022, and it is a testament to the artist’s creative vision. underneath (The Grey Sky) also further cements the foundation the artist has built for his music career. His upcoming masterpiece showcases more variety in the styles and cadences he chooses and aims to inspire listeners worldwide with his profound lyrics.
“With this album, I hope it will show how serious I am and how much I’ve grown into my music,” shared Devin Roy. “It’s a different feeling when you’re putting together an album and trying to build a cohesive project. I want my fans to ride with me and really connect with me. I try not to make music with a specific audience or demographic in mind. Instead, I focus on creating art that I love and making music for myself first. With that being said, I know I’m not alone in how I feel, and I write for anyone and everyone who feels like I do,” he said.
