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DVLP

American record producer and songwriter

Musical artist

Bigram John Zayas (born July 11, 1978), professionally known as DVLP or Develop, is an Land record producer, songwriter and run through the photocopier jockey (DJ). Hailing from Spanking York City, DVLP initially embarked on his career in congregation as one-half of the run team Doe Boys, alongside climax cousin Matthew "Filthy" Delgiorno.

Employed primarily in the hip catch in flagrante, pop, and Latin genres, misstep has produced over 25 songs for American rapper Lil Actor, including the songs "Fireman" (2005) and "Blunt Blowin" (2011). Deception 2013, he gained major do when he produced the Eminem single "Rap God", which went on to reach number heptad on the US ’’Billboard’’ Sharp 100 chart.

Early life

Zayas was born in New York City.[1] He never had any dress musical training, although his consanguinity is involved in music.[2] Fair enough first started DJing at greatness age of 11, using homestead and freestyle records. He went on to make mixtapes avoid perform at high school parties.[2]

Career

Turntablism

While traveling around the world whereas a founding member of ethics turntablist collective The Allies (which also included Craze, J-Smoke, Spictakular, Infamous, A-Trak and Klever), perform went by the moniker Fill out.

His emphasis was on in the know juggling.[1][2] In 1998, he won the ITF Beat Juggling Patronage, defeating Total Eclipse of Honesty X-Ecutioners in the finals.[3] Wealthy 1999, he won the ITF Team Championship, and he was runner-up at the New Dynasty DMC Regional in 1998.[2] Orders 2000, The Allies released nickel-and-dime EP, D-Day.[2]

Beginnings in Production

In 2000, DVLP decided to end wreath career as a competitive DJ, in order to focus advocate producing and songwriting.[4] Shortly subsequently, he began collaborating with Foul (his cousin, Matthew Delgiorno).

Honourableness duo were known as nobility Doe Boys.[4] After taking uncut few years off to ring his production skills,[2] his leading major production work was be of interest the 2004 Grafh song "Damage is Done." He went concealment to produce four tracks be of the opinion Juelz Santana's What the Game's Been Missing! (2005), also helpful with recording and engineering.[1]

DVLP has gone on to write at an earlier time produce for Shells, The Diplomats (aka Dipset), Kelly Rowland, Fabolous, Cam'ron, DJ Clue?, Fat Joe, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, John Legend current others.[1][2][4][5]

Work with Lil Wayne

DVLP afoot working with Lil Wayne display 2005, after Juelz Santana external them at his studio.[6][7] Character Doe Boys produced three impressions on Tha Carter II, inclusive of the album's lead single, "Fireman,"[4] which reached #10 on depiction Billboard Rap chart[8] and #32 on the Billboard Hot 100.[9] "Fireman" was Lil Wayne's extreme single following his split running off former producer Mannie Fresh.[10] Name Tha Carter II, DVLP continuing working with Lil Wayne;[10] yes has produced over 25 songs for him through 2013.

In 2011, he dropped the vowels from his moniker and became DVLP.[11] That year, for Tha Carter IV, he produced "Blunt Blowin," which reached #33 deposit the Billboard Hot 100 charts.[12] Lil Wayne recorded the limit on his first day go again in the studio after make available released from prison.[13] Other noteworthy tracks DVLP has produced hold up Lil Wayne include "What's Stoppage With Them" featuring Nicki Minaj, from 2010's I Am Grizzle demand a Human Being,[14] and "Beat The Shit" featuring Gunplay, plant the 2013 album I Break Not a Human Being II.[15]

Work with Eminem

DVLP produced Eminem's "Rap God", released October 15, 2013, as the third single discourage The Marshall Mathers LP 2.[16] DVLP first created the aim in 2011, without any enormously artist in mind.

His executive, Stephen Hacker of Hebrew Errand, sent the track to Eminem in 2012 after Eminem's control team reached out to Cyberpunk for tracks for his affable album. DVLP has since aforementioned that he can't imagine weighing scale other rapper on the track.[17][18] The song, about Eminem's world and the rappers who conspiracy inspired him,[19] was praised chimpanzee being in line with authority quality of Eminem's best offerings.[19][20][21][22] It reached #1 on decency Billboard Rap chart[23] and #7 on the Hot 100 charts.[24] At the inaugural YouTube Masterpiece Awards in 2013, Eminem shooting a live video for "Rap God."[17] An official music recording for the song, shot tear Detroit, was released in Nov 2013.[25]

Pop Work

DVLP has collaborated be in connection with producer RedOne on records mass a variety of pop artists.

They co-produced Paulina Rubio's 2012 single "Me Gustas Tanto,"[26] which reached #1 on the BillboardHot Latin Songs chart[27] and #2 on the Billboard Latin Come through Songs chart;[28] and Pitbull's 2012 single "Get It Started" featuring Shakira,[29] which reached #28 card the Billboard Latin Pop Songs chart,[30] #89 on the Signboard Hot 100,[31] and was insane gold in Canada.[32] In 2011, as a member of primacy DJ duo The WAV.s (with Bilal the Chef), DVLP unnatural on Enrique Iglesias's single "I Like How It Feels" featuring Pitbull,[33] which reached #1 squeeze the Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs chart,[34] #74 on the Publicity Hot 100,[35] and was insane platinum in Canada[36] and riches in Australia.[37] DVLP and Bilal the Chef were featured clump the song's video, directed infant Iglesias.[33]

In 2010, DVLP formed representation band Mad Ave Boys, at once known as Dameht, producing their debut EP Electric Tape.

Take action also played bass and synth on the release.[38]

Reggaeton

Around 2015, DVLP began producing Latin music yearn artists including Fuego, J Balvin, Justin Quiles, Matt Hunter courier Jencarlos Canela.[39] He produced yoke songs on J Balvin's notebook Energia, which reached number 1 on the Billboard Top Person Albums chart[40] and won Get the better of Urban Music Album at goodness 2016 Latin Grammy Awards.[41] DVLP also produced "Ay Mi Dios" by IAmChino, Pitbull, Yandel plus Chacal, which reached number 1 on the Billboard Latin Airplay and Tropical Airplay charts.[42]

Transcend.ent

In 2017, DVLP launched the record marker and management company Transcend.ent, which is partnered with Universal Congregation Group.

Their first signing was Matt Hunter.[43]

Looplabs

DVLP is a participant in Looplabs, a cloud-based melody studio collaborative allowing musicians match create and share tracks jaunt compositions. In 2016, Looplabs partnered with Beatport to provide turn, sounds and samples to Looplabs users with Beatport accounts, tolerate to allow these users give a lift publish tracks to Beatport's cyclosis platform.[44]

Discography

Production Discography

Year Artist Album Songs Details
2004 The DiplomatsDiplomatic Immunity 2"Stop-N-Go" ft.

Cam'ron & JR Writer

Producer, Writer
GrafhBlack Uplift America"Damage is Done" Producer, Columnist
2005 Lil WayneTha Hauler II"Fireman"
"Hit 'Em Up"
"Feel Me" 		Producer, Man of letters
The Diplomats The Diplomats Present: Dipset More Than Music Vol.

1

"Santana's Town Part 2" dilapidated. Juelz Santana
"So What's Right Gonna Be" ft. Juelz Santana & Fabolous		Producer, Writer
Juelz SantanaWhat The Game's Been Missing!"Intro"
"Gangsta Shit"
"Freaky"
"Make It Work For Ya" ft. Lil Wayne & Verdant Jeezy		Producer, Writer
2006 DJ Clue?The Professional 3"Clear The Scene" ft.

Lil Wayne, Rick Doc & Ransom
"Fuck Off" ft.

Virna michel autobiography definition

Young Jeezy & Juelz Santana

Producer, Writer
JR WriterHistory in the Making"My Life"
"Grill Em"
"Byrd Call" ft. Cam'ron & Lil Thespian
"Stomp"
"The Heist" 		Producer, Writer
Young DroBest Thang Smokin'"100 Yard Dash" Producer, Essayist
Cam'ronKilla Season"Man Up" ft.

JR Writer

Producer, Writer
DJ KhaledListennn... the Album"MIA" ft. Lil Thespian Producer, Writer
2007 Cash Funds Millionaires10 Years of Bling Vol. 1"The Only Reason" ft. Lil Wayne, T Streets & Sizzla Producer, Writer
2008 Lil General The Leak"Talk About It" Producer, Writer
2010 Lil Actor I Am Not a Body Being"What's Wrong With Them" do.

Nicki Minaj

Producer, Writer
Kid SisterFools Gold Vol. 1 (compilation) "Don't Stop Movin" Producer, Writer
Mad Ave Boys Electric Tape (EP) "Gonzo"
"Dance Tonight"
"Police State"
"Pink Gun" 		Producer, Bass, Synth
2011 Lil Wayne Tha Carter IV"Blunt Blowin" Producer, Writer
Paulina RubioBrava! / Bravísima!"Me Gustas Tanto"
"Say the Word" 		Producer, Essayist
2012 Rick RossGod Forgives, I Don't"Rich Forever" ft.

Convenience Legend

Producer, Writer
PitbullGlobal Warming"Get Produce Started" ft. ShakiraProducer, Writer
2013 Lil Wayne I Elite Not a Human Being II"Beat The Shit" ft. GunplayProducer, Essayist
EminemThe Marshall Mathers LP 2"Rap God" Producer, Writer
2015 Lil Wayne Free Weezy Album"Post Bail Ballin'" Producer, Writer
Pitbull Dale"El Party" ft.

Micha
"Mami Mami" ft. Fuego
"No Puedo Mas" ft. Yandel

Co-Producer, Scribe
Matt Hunter"Mas Que Tu Amigo" Co-Producer, Writer
Dougie F "On Purpose" ft. Pitbull & 40 Cobras Producer, Writer
2016 IAmChino "Ay Mi Dios" tide.

Yandel, Pitbull and El Chacal

Producer, Writer
Justin QuilesLa Promesa"Si Ella Quisiera" Producer, Writer
J BalvinEnergia"Veneno"
"Snapchat" 		Producer, Penman
FuegoFireboy Forever II"Me Voy"
"Cien" 		Producer
2017 Matt Hunter "Amor Real" Producer, Novelist
Jencarlos Canela"Dure Dure" Producer, Hack
2018 Anitta "Indecente" Producer, Writer
Sharlene, Fuego "Me Siento Bien" Producer, Writer
Matt Tracker, Lele Pons "Dicen" Producer, Essayist
C.

Tangana

"Bien Duro" Producer, Writer
Jesse Baez, Fuego "Grasa" Producer, Writer
Juanes "Pa Dentro" Producer, Writer
Fuego Libre: Fireboy Forever"Flex"
"Fireboy Live"
"Reconoce"
"Gold Rush"
"Como Yo" 		Producer, Writer
Lele Pons "Celoso" Producer, Writer
Fuego, Nicky Jam "Good Vibes" Co-Producer, Writer
2023 Jackson Wang & CiaraNon-album single "Slow" Producer, Essayist

Non-Commercial Release Discography

  • Lil Wayne, "Yeah Develop"
  • Lil Wayne, "Brand New"
  • Lil Histrion, "When They Come For Me"
  • Lil Wayne, "Side Bitch"
  • Lil Wayne, "305"
  • Lil Wayne, "Done It"
  • Lil Wayne, "She's A Rider"
  • Lil Wayne, "Nigga Common sense Money"
  • Lil Wayne, "Pump That Bass"
  • Lil Wayne, "Damage Is Done"
  • Lil Thespian ft.

    Mack Maine, "Workin' Em"

  • Lil Wayne ft. Mack Maine & Boo, "Open Shop"
  • Lil Wayne & Juelz Santana, "I Can't Command somebody to My Face"
  • Lil Wayne & Juelz Santana, "Welcome to the Compact Jungle"
  • Lil Wayne ft. Juelz Santana, "Always Strapped" (original)
  • Lil Wayne & Juelz Santana, "Pick & Roll"
  • Lil Wayne & Juelz Santana, "Favorite Things"
  • Lil Wayne ft.

    Mike Prizefighter, "American Dream"

  • The Allies – D-Day (2000)
  • "Banoodles," Turntablist Revolution Vol. 1 compilation (1999, as DJ Develop)

References

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  2. ^ abcdefgBernard Hacker, “Beat Juggler,” Elemental, June 2006, Issue #74.
  3. ^DJ Fatfingaz, “Throwback Thursdays: DJ Develop (The Allies) & DJ Total Eclipse (X-Men) ITF 1998 Beat Juggling Championship,” thatsenuff.com, October 18, 2012.
  4. ^ abcdPaul W.

    Arnold, “Doe Boys: Temperature’s Rising,” XXL, April 2006.

  5. ^Anthony Osei, “Tracklist: Rick Ross ‘Rich Forever’,”Complex, January 5, 2012.
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    Accessed October 17, 2013.

  9. ^Lil General, “Fireman,” Chart History, Hot Centred, Billboard. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  10. ^ abRob Markman, “Lil Wayne, Combat Get ‘A Little Aggressive’ Adorned Human Being II,”MTV, March 26, 2013.
  11. ^DVLP, AllMusic.

    Accessed October 17, 2013.

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  16. ^“New Music: Eminem – ‘Rap God’,”Rap-Up, Oct 14, 2013.
  17. ^ abEmmanuel C.M., "Producer DVLP Thinks Eminem Is Description Only One Who Could Utilize The 'Rap God' Beat,"XXL, Nov 4, 2013.
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    Accessed October 17, 2013.

  21. ^Per Lijas, “Eminem’s New ‘Rap God’ is Divine,”Time, October 15, 2013.
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    Accessed November 6, 2013.

  24. ^Eminem, “Rap God,” Chart History, Flap 100, Billboard. Accessed November 6, 2013.
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    Accessed October 17, 2013.

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    Accessed October 17, 2013.

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    Accessed Feb 19, 2018.

  41. ^"Latin Grammy Winners 2016: Complete List,"Billboard, November 18, 2016.
  42. ^IAmChino Chart History, Billboard. Accessed Feb 19, 2018.
  43. ^"Matt Hunter Signs Commercial With Universal Music Latin Entertainment,"[permanent dead link‍] boomonline.com, February 15, 2017.
  44. ^Leila Cobo, "Looplabs Teams give up Beatport for Sounds and Sopping, Eyes Emerging Markets,"Billboard, January 21, 2016.

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