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DVLP
File:DVLP Producer 2011.jpg
Background information
Birth nameBigram John Zayas
Also known asDevelop
Born (1978-07-11) July 11, 1978 (age 45)
New York, NY
GenresHip hop, pop, rock
Occupation(s)Producer, songwriter, DJ
Years active1994–present

Bigram John Zayas (born July 11, 1978), known professionally as DVLP (pronounced "develop") and formerly as Develop, is an American record producer, songwriter and DJ, working primarily in the hip hop and pop genres. He has produced over 25 songs for Lil Wayne, including the singles "Fireman" (2005) and "Blunt Blowin" (2011). In 2013, he produced the Eminem single "Rap God".

Early life

Zayas was born in New York City.[1] He never had any formal musical training, although his family is involved in music.[2] One of his uncles is Grammy Award-winning artist Marc Anthony.[1] He first started DJing at the age of 11, using house and freestyle records. He went on to make mixtapes and perform at high school parties.[2]

Career

Turntablism

While traveling around the world as a founding member of the turntablist collective The Allies (which also included Craze, J-Smoke, Spictakular, Infamous, A-Trak and Klever), he went by the moniker Develop. His emphasis was on beat juggling.[1][2] In 1998, he won the ITF Beat Juggling Championship, defeating Total Eclipse of The X-Ecutioners in the finals.[3] In 1999, he won the ITF Team Championship, and he was runner-up at the New York DMC Regional in 1998.[2] In 2000, The Allies released an EP, D-Day.[2]

Beginnings in production

In 2000, DVLP decided to end his career as a competitive DJ, in order to focus on producing and songwriting.[4] Shortly afterwards, he began collaborating with Filthy (his cousin, Matthew Delgiorno). The duo were known as the Doe Boys.[4] After taking a few years off to hone his production skills,[2] his first major production work was on the 2004 Grafh song "Damage is Done." He went on to produce three tracks on Juelz Santana's What the Game's Been Missing! (2005), also assisting with recording and engineering.[1]

DVLP has gone on to write and 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 and others.[1][2][4][5]

Work with Lil Wayne

DVLP started working with Lil Wayne in 2005.[6] The Doe Boys produced three tracks on Tha Carter II, including the album's lead single, "Fireman,"[4] which reached #10 on the Billboard Rap chart[7] and #32 on the Billboard Hot 100.[8] "Fireman" was Lil Wayne's first single following his split from former producer Mannie Fresh.[9] After Tha Carter II, DVLP continued working with Lil Wayne;[9] he has produced over 25 songs for him through 2013.

In 2011, he dropped the vowels from his moniker and became DVLP.[10] That year, for Tha Carter IV, he produced "Blunt Blowin," which reached #33 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.[11] Lil Wayne recorded the track on his first day back in the studio after being released from prison.[12] Other notable tracks DVLP has produced for Lil Wayne include "What's Wrong With Them" featuring Nicki Minaj, from 2010's I Am Not a Human Being,[13] and "Beat The Shit" featuring Gunplay, from the 2013 album I Am Not a Human Being II.[14]

Work with Eminem

DVLP produced Eminem's "Rap God", released October 15, 2013, as the third single off his forthcoming album The Marshall Mathers LP 2.[15] The song, about Eminem's history and the rappers who have inspired him,[16] was praised as being in line with the quality of Eminem's best offerings.[16][17][18][19]

Pop work

DVLP has collaborated with producer RedOne on records by a variety of pop artists. They co-produced Paulina Rubio's 2012 single "Me Gustas Tanto,"[20] which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart[21] and #2 on the Billboard Latin Pop Songs chart;[22] and Pitbull's 2012 single "Get It Started" featuring Shakira,[23] which reached #28 on the Billboard Latin Pop Songs chart,[24] #89 on the Billboard Hot 100,[25] and was certified gold in Canada.[26] In 2011, as a member of the DJ duo The WAV.s (with Bilal the Chef), DVLP worked on Enrique Iglesias's single "I Like How It Feels" featuring Pitbull,[27] which reached #1 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs chart,[28] #74 on the Billboard Hot 100,[29] and was certified platinum in Canada[30] and gold in Australia.[31] DVLP and Bilal the Chef were featured in the song's video, directed by Iglesias.[27]

In 2010, DVLP formed the band Mad Ave Boys, now known as Dameht, producing their debut EP Electric Tape. He also played bass and synth on the release.[32]

Discography

Production discography

Year Artist Album Songs Details
2004 The Diplomats Diplomatic Immunity 2 "Stop-N-Go" ft. Cam'ron & JR Writer Producer, writer
Grafh Black Hand America "Damage is Done" Producer, writer
2005 Lil Wayne Tha Carter II "Fireman"
"Hit 'Em Up"
"Feel Me" 		Producer, writer
The Diplomats The Diplomats Present: Dipset More Than Music Vol. 1 "Santana's Town Part 2" ft. Juelz Santana
"So What's It Gonna Be" ft. Juelz Santana & Fabolous 		Producer, writer
Juelz Santana What The Game's Been Missing! "Intro"
"Gangsta Shit"
"Freaky"
"Make It Work For Ya" ft. Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy 		Producer, writer
2006 DJ Clue? The Professional 3 "Clear The Scene" ft. Lil Wayne, Rick Ross & Ransom
"Fuck Off" ft. Young Jeezy & Juelz Santana 		Producer, writer
JR Writer History in the Making "My Life"
"Grill Em"
"Byrd Call" ft. Cam'ron & Lil Wayne
"Stomp"
"The Heist" 		Producer, writer
Young Dro Best Thang Smokin' "100 Yard Dash" Producer, writer
Cam'ron Killa Season "Man Up" ft. JR Writer Producer, writer
2007 Cash Money Millionaires 10 Years of Bling Vol. 1 "The Only Reason" ft. Lil Wayne, T Streets & Sizzla Producer, writer
2008 Lil Wayne Tha Carter III "Talkin Bout It" Producer, writer
2010 Lil Wayne I Am Not a Human Being "What's Wrong With Them" ft. Nicki Minaj Producer, writer
Kid Sister Fools 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 Rubio Brava! / Bravísima! "Me Gustas Tanto"
"Say the Word" 		Producer, writer
Enrique Iglesias "I Like How It Feels" ft. Pitbull Producer, writer
2012 Rick Ross God Forgives, I Don't "Rich Forever" ft. John Legend Producer, writer
Pitbull Global Warming "Get It Started" ft. Shakira Producer, writer
2013 Lil Wayne I Am Not a Human Being II "Beat The Shit" ft. Gunplay Producer, writer
Eminem The Marshall Mathers LP 2 "Rap God" Producer, writer

Unreleased production discography

  • Lil Wayne, "Yeah Develop"
  • Lil Wayne, "Brand New"
  • Lil Wayne, "When They Come For Me"
  • Lil Wayne, "305"
  • Lil Wayne, "Done It"
  • Lil Wayne, "She's A Rider"
  • Lil Wayne, "Nigga Wit Money"
  • Lil Wayne, "Pump That Bass"
  • Lil Wayne, "Damage Is Done"
  • Lil Wayne ft. Mack Maine, "Workin' Em"
  • Lil Wayne ft. Mack Maine & Boo, "Open Shop"
  • Lil Wayne ft. Juelz Santana, "I Can't Feel My Face"
  • Lil Wayne ft. Juelz Santana, "Welcome To The Concrete Jungle"
  • Lil Wayne ft. Juelz Santana, "Always Strapped" Original
  • Lil Wayne ft. Juelz Santana, "Pick & Roll"
  • Lil Wayne ft. Juelz Santana, "Favorite Things"
  • Lil Wayne ft. Mike Tyson, "American Dream"

DJ discography

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

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Ben Detrick, “Develop: Lil Wayne ‘Fireman’,” Scratch, May/June 2006.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Bernard 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. ^ a b c d Paul W. Arnold, “Doe Boys: Temperature’s Rising,” XXL, April 2006.
  5. ^ Anthony Osei, “Tracklist: Rick Ross ‘Rich Forever’,” Complex, January 5, 2012.
  6. ^ “Will Lil Wayne Really Retire After Tha Carter V?” VH1, March 29, 2013.
  7. ^ Lil Wayne, “Fireman,” Chart History, Rap Songs, Billboard. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  8. ^ Lil Wayne, “Fireman,” Chart History, Hot 100, Billboard. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  9. ^ a b Rob Markman, “Lil Wayne, Gunplay Get ‘A Little Aggressive’ On Human Being II,” MTV, March 26, 2013.
  10. ^ DVLP, AllMusic. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  11. ^ Lil Wayne, “Blunt Blowin,” Chart History, Hot 100, Billboard. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  12. ^ “Meet Lil Wayne’s New Producers,” XXL, September 2, 2011.
  13. ^ “Lil Wayne – What’s Wrong With Them Lyrics,” rapgenius.com. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  14. ^ “Lil Wayne Did ‘His Thing’ On ‘Beat The Sh—‘,” MTV, March 26, 2013.
  15. ^ “New Music: Eminem – ‘Rap God’,” Rap-Up, October 14, 2013.
  16. ^ a b Kory Grow, “Eminem Declares Himself a ‘Rap God’,” Rolling Stone, October 14, 2013.
  17. ^ “Eminem – Rap God,” djbooth.net. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  18. ^ Per Lijas, “Eminem’s New ‘Rap God’ is Divine,” Time, October 15, 2013.
  19. ^ Jim Farber, “Eminem’s ‘Rap God’ is throwback to rapper’s playful prime: music review,” New York Daily News, October 15, 2013.
  20. ^ “Paulina Rubio – Bravisima!” Discogs. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  21. ^ Paulina Rubio, “Me Gustas Tanto,” Chart History, Hot Latin Songs, Billboard. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  22. ^ Paulina Rubio, “Me Gustas Tanto,” Chart History, Latin Pop Songs, Billboard. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  23. ^ “Pitbull Featuring Shakira – Get It Started,” Discogs. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  24. ^ Pitbull, “Get It Started,” Chart History, Latin Pop Songs, Billboard. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  25. ^ Pitbull, “Get It Started,” Chart History, The Hot 100, Billboard. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  26. ^ “Get It Started,” Gold Platinum Database, Music Canada. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  27. ^ a b “Enrique Iglesias featuring The WAV.s and Pitbull – I Like How it Feels,” Music Joining Apparel, October 1, 2011.
  28. ^ Enrique Iglesias Featuring Pitbull & The WAV.s, “I Like How It Feels,” Dance/Club Play Songs, Billboard. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  29. ^ Enrique Iglesias Featuring Pitbull & The WAV.s, “I Like How It Feels,” The Hot 100, Billboard. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  30. ^ “I Like How It Feels,” Gold Platinum Database, Music Canada. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  31. ^ ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2011 Singles, ARIA. Accessed October 17, 2013.
  32. ^ “Bigram Zayas: Developing the Sounds of Tomorrow,” Rap Dose, March 2, 2011.

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