I promise you’ll be entertained today by the most sizzling MC from the Chi-town firmly on the hip-hop scene. I’m talking right here about no one else but Devon Fouch who is a great rapper and comes with a new album ‘Devotion On The Rocks’ and it’s simply.
Listening to this song, you would most definitely want to hear the distinct voice of Cubanis, a feature artist that has left everyone talking. Teaming up magic as ever, Devon’s authentic, lyrical flow wandering these sharp beats against Cubanis’ insane and amazing vocals. It’s one of the most up-to-date treasures in how music served as the storytelling device.
When the music of “Existential” fills the air, you’ll float away, and a moment later you’ll be back at the place. The tunes are so lush and mesmerizing, they feel like a cinematic experience, and Devon uses adjectives to paint such rich pictures into the words, which is like a theatre scene. Besides, the fusion of Cubanis’s raw passion with such kind of sound allows you to get music that affects you from the bottom of your heart. And all of a sudden, one is hit right from the heart – the love, the loyalty, the dedication, all the nines in one package.
Yet here I am, utilizing so many words to speak!He’s as lucky as anyone to have been there and he will tell it to you as it was. I’ve just met up with Devon Fouch here to get their inside scoop. We’re into everything – the subject of the musical influences and his journey in the music world, the creative process behind the album, and what is coming in next, you name it. This is the VIP tour that every Devon Fouch devotee should attend.
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What is your stage name?
My stage name is Devon Fouch
Is there a story behind your stage name?
Really my stage name was built off inspiration, for example Kendrick Lamar middle name is Lamar. Drake is Aubrey’s middle name. So I went with the more authentic approach and not hide behind a character.
Where do you find inspiration?
I find inspiration from anything great. Also impact. impact plays a huge role in things that inspire me personally.
What was the role of music in the early years of your life?
The role for music in the early years of my life was more like coping. It also allowed me to get my thoughts out because I never really was the social butterfly so writing was just the best way for me to communicate my reasoning. It just came more natural.
Are you from a musical or artistic family?
Yes I have a lot of talent in my family. I’m not the first for sure.
Who inspired you to be a part of the music industry?
I would say Michael Jackson in my early years. Also Kanye West. Nas. There’s so many layers of that inspiration.
How did you learn to sing/write/to play?
Just practice. Studying people who were already good at it. I also just had a curiosity that kind of kept me digging deeper and deeper into the craft. But mainly practice and constantly learning.
What was the first concert that you ever went to and who did you see perform?
I believe my first concert was Fabolous. That was dope seeing someone I listened to lyrically do what he does best in person.
How could you describe your music?
I describe my music as timestamp E.Ps. One moment it would sound like one thing because that’s what I’m inspired to make in the moment. The other moment it could be a whole total one off from what I made the previous release so yeah, I would describe it as a timestamp. It’s my urge to always want to be different than staying in a box.
Describe your creative process.
It’s not a set in stone process because again it allows me to think and create outside a certain routine but the most consistent thing I can say is a certain level of freestyle being implemented in my craft. It’s gets my creativity going in a way.
What is your main inspiration?
Main inspiration is impact. I would give it to inspiration and family for sure. I want to impact the culture and also take care of the people that I love.
What musician do you admire most and why?
I definitely admire Michael Jackson. He left such a great legacy. I remember when he passed away it didn’t feel real to me. I didn’t think he could die. Plus he had such a dope balance with social impact while keeping it entertaining. Very gifted.
Did your style evolve since the beginning of your career?
Yes, when I first started I was more of a bars only lyricist type of person. Then I evolved more into hooks, notes. I have more of this zoomed out or full court kind of awareness rather than just the bars and metaphors alone.
Who do you see as your main competitor?
Myself for sure.
What are your interests outside of music?
Family and books. I love to learn.
If it wasn’t a music career, what would you be doing?
I would definitely say I love human nature and how much alike yet different we are from one another. Anything that’s hard to predict but has a sort methodical aspect to really.
What is the biggest problem you have encountered in the journey of music?
The balance between stepping up to the plate digitally while keeping the integrity of the music intake. I want to maintain the quality of my outputs while making sure it’s received.
If you could change one thing in the music industry, what would it be?
I would say the monopoly that the Big 3 have on streaming platforms as far as editorial playlists. I believe they need a mandatory amount of independent unsigned artist like a percentage of these artist should be able to get on editorial playlist consistently. That’s just my opinion.
Why did you choose this as the title of this project?
Devotion On The Rocks is my collaborative project. It’s about love and it’s a tropical vacation on a project. It has a chill vibe but it’s love so yeah. It’s dope imagery.
Existential is a single off that project and it’s inspired by the concept which is I can’t exist without the woman of my life. It’s just raw and it’s truth.
What are your plans for the coming months?
My plan is to focus on the marketing rollout within a set budget so the project is received well in its respected market.
Do you have any artistic collaboration plans?
I’m currently in constant Collaboration with Cubanis. A phenomenal Dance Hall master within his craft. That’s just where I’m at currently. Shout out to That New JT, also phenomenal.
What message would you like to give to your fans?
I want them to know how much I appreciate them and I value their support. They keep me going. I’m hoping my music is causing some kind of impact on their lives. That’s really what I want to do for them, because other artists have done that for me so, yeah I love them.
