About
Early Life to Stage
Independence & Growth
Early Life to Stage
Born Anthony Escoffery Clarke, in St Mary Jamaica, Devin Di Dakta
first intended to be a pediatrician but so deep is his passion for music
he has made it his life. Music tugged at his heartstrings and he could not
resist.
The move paid dividends in 2015 when he became a household name in
Jamaica. Devin struck GOLD when he auditioned for a popu
Born Anthony Escoffery Clarke, in St Mary Jamaica, Devin Di Dakta
first intended to be a pediatrician but so deep is his passion for music
he has made it his life. Music tugged at his heartstrings and he could not
resist.
The move paid dividends in 2015 when he became a household name in
Jamaica. Devin struck GOLD when he auditioned for a popular Jamaican
talent show known as "Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall". He
stood out from the other contestants with his lyrical style and unique
sound. King Devin was just 19 years old.
Three years earlier, Devin had won the Tastee Talent Trail
Competition at just 16 years old.
Professional Career
Independence & Growth
Early Life to Stage
He has begun to further his development by collaborating with musical
legends Sly & Robbie, who produced his debut EP Reggae For Her with
Singer J.L., which was released in September 2016. On December 6,
2016, Devin was nominated for the Grammy Awards in Best Reggae
Album category. This honor earned him the distinction of becoming the
youngest
He has begun to further his development by collaborating with musical
legends Sly & Robbie, who produced his debut EP Reggae For Her with
Singer J.L., which was released in September 2016. On December 6,
2016, Devin was nominated for the Grammy Awards in Best Reggae
Album category. This honor earned him the distinction of becoming the
youngest Dancehall nominee since the award's inception in 1985.
Following his Grammy Nomination, Devin Di Dakta hit the Billboard
Hot Rock Songs Chart with a song called Oh Devil that he was featured
on by Los Angeles-based Band called Electric Guest. The song entered
the chart at # 47 (Peaking at #45) and has to date garnered over 65
million streams across streaming platforms (still counting).
Independence & Growth
Independence & Growth
Independence & Growth
In the midst of all this success, Devin began online schooling where he completed various courses on the Business Of Music. This knowledge led him to create his own record label, SAINTkingstonMUSIC, through which he has independently released eight EPs and his latest album, BARE MINUTES, which consists of 28 one-minute songs.
With over 10
In the midst of all this success, Devin began online schooling where he completed various courses on the Business Of Music. This knowledge led him to create his own record label, SAINTkingstonMUSIC, through which he has independently released eight EPs and his latest album, BARE MINUTES, which consists of 28 one-minute songs.
With over 100 Million Streams to his name, Major Sync Placements including Apple’s Beats Dy Dre Campaign with football superstar, Lamine Yamal, Devin Di Dakta continues to operate and grow musically. He not only derives inspiration
from fellow Jamaican musicians, he’s also a huge admirer of the sounds from international genres, some of which he merges to develop his own style.
