DeRe (born Devon Reed,) widely known as DeVoe', became involved in hip-hop during the mid '90s, perfoming at house parties with the Cataclyzm Cutthroats around South Central Los Angeles and making a hand full of recording at LA Sound Machine empire. Producer/Composer, DeVoe' a native of Carson, CA. Listening to his parent's extensive collection of R&B, Soul, Jazz, and Funk records, also frequently hanging out at the local V.I.P. record store. DeVoe' was invited to Gordon Jones studio and wound up developing his talents. Releasing legendary and influential records at a prolific rate. His hardcore, no-holds-barred production about life in the ghetto fascinated listeners worldwide. Over the years, his style and content has evolved from criminal to militant and political. DeVoe' is certain to command a lofty place in hip-hop history, due in no small part to his astonishing versatility and sheer volume of quality work.