Who is Chris DeVille?

Pennsylvania rapper Chris DeVille is a quiet storm bound to blow. With his clever bars and consistent flow this remarkable emcee is definitely industry ready.  Rapping is an art form and DeVille paints pictures with his dynamic word play.  The 56 and Runnin’ Entertainment emcee makes use of every word as he delivers real rap with his grounded approach.

Chris DeVille grew up in the economically depressed city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania where nothing came easy. Growing up a fatherless child, he would have to become the man his father couldn’t be at an extremely young age.

In 2004, DeVille enlisted in the United States Army. With his tough upbringing, serving in South Korea and Iraq didn’t faze him, but it certainly left its impact. After leaving the Army, DeVille knew it was time to take control of his own destiny. Encouraged by his peers he started flirting with hip-hop and soon fell in love.

Chris DeVille hit the Pennsylvania hip hop scene hard. With hits like “PFOM” and “Who I Am” DeVille gained an immediate audience.  Now “Johnstown’s Own” is shadowing his earlier successes with the release of his upcoming album Allow Me To Introduce Myself.  The 6 track EP will feature DeVille at his best as he presents to listeners the sound that the game has been missing. Watch the album trailer below.

The Allow Me To Introduce Myself album drops this summer and includes such songs as “Intimate Truth” featuring R&B vocalist Emanny and “Dream Outrageous” featuring Royal Dutchie.  The “Dream Outrageous” track will serve as the lead single for the album, the official video was released last week. With this track DeVille reminds his audience to never let regrets take the place of your dreams.  The inspirational track is a feel good song, released just in time to be this summer’s anthem.  Check out the new video below and be sure to share your thoughts.

Up next for Mr. DeVille comes his anticipated second single "Intimate Truth" featuring New York R&B singer Emanny.  Emanny has appeared on songs with rap kingpins Jadakiss, Styles P, and Joe Budden.  He has also worked with R&B legends Patti Labelle, Gerald Levert, Ginuwine, and Carl Thomas.  One of Emanny's biggest songs to date is his 2012 hit titled "I Messed Up" featuring Slaughterhouse rep Joe Budden.  

The “Intimate Truth” single will reveal another side of Chris DeVille as he showcases his versatility on the intimate track.  “People want the truth from you, but will lie to themselves,” says DeVille as he explained to me the origins of this song. 

The “Intimate Truth” single is scheduled to release June 10^th, so be on the look out.  Also keep an eye out for DeVille’s Allow Me To Introduce Myself EP dropping this summer.