In a time where music is driven by the “bottom line” and less about passion, it’s refreshing to know that there are still musicians who value the pureness of the art form. Devin L. Parker, better known as “DLP” to most industry insiders, is one of these rare breeds. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD to a piano playing father & a Gospel singing mother, DLP has been composing & playing music practically from birth! Armed with a strong belief in the limitless possibilities of the future of music, it will only be a matter of time before DLP’s impact will reverberate throughout the world.
DLP’s musical journey began at the tender age of 5 years old, where he attended New Psalmist Baptist Church in his hometown. He vividly remembers telling his Minister of Music, “I want to be the greatest drummer in the world!” Not realizing that his innate gifts, desire and passion would take him far beyond the constraints of a mere drum set, DLP embarked on a voyage that has led to tapping talents in songwriting and production. He found himself writing and producing demos throughout his adolescence. By the time DLP was 17 years old, he accepted a scholarship to the world renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he was a dual major in Music Business & Songwriting. DLP left Berklee prematurely when he met mega music producer, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. Jerkins was so impressed by the young producer’s talents he offered him the chance of a lifetime - to train directly under his tutelage! DLP has been laying the foundation for a bright, successful future in this industry, his star is rising quickly and he will soon have the entire globe moving to his sonic beats!
Career Highlights:
o “Still” - performed by Atlantic Records artist, Tamia. (Remix Credit)
o Zero-G Audio’s “Elements of Hip Hop”(Sampler CD, Worldwide)
o Produced & Wrote “Can We Get Down.”, “I Could Be Your Lover.” - performed by First Records artist, Casely.
o Performed with chart topping Gospel recording artists: Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Dottie Peoples, and Shirley Ceaser.
Currently Working with:
o Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins - hits include Destiny’s Child: “Say My Name”, “Lose My Breath”, and “Cater 2 U”; Michael Jackson: “You Rock My World”; Brandy: “The Boy Is Mine”, “Full Moon”; The Spice Girls: “Holler”, “Let Love Lead the Way”; Toni Braxton: “He Wasn’t Man Enough”; Rhona Bennett: “Satisfied”; Mariah Carey: “So Lonely”; Jennifer Lopez: “ If You Had My Love”; Beyonce: “Deja-Vu”.
o Jim Johnson - hits include Pretty Rickey: “Grind With Me”; Jamie Foxx: “Unpredictable”; Danity Kane: "Show Stopper"; Casely: “New Album”.
o Develop - hits include Lil’ Wayne: “Fireman”; Juelz Santana: “Whistle Song”.
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("Break My Heart" Produced by DLP for Bang Bang Ent./Orange Factory)
