SoundClick artist: DEVIOUS THE KING

Deviou$ a.k.a. "The King of Queen City" was born May/8/1984 in Buffalo, New York. Music's in my blood! Queen City Records was formed by Deviou$ and younger brother Instigata in late 2002. The label consists of local talent from the greater Buffalo area and has been growing in size year by year. To date we have done 3 videos, 2 in Brooklyn and 1 in Buffalo, with help from Lise King, a former television producer. The new Deviou$ album "Rise 2 Power" is set to be released February/1/2010. For more information check out the official MySpace page or contact Deviou$ at (Italianplaya1618@aol.com)

"QUEEN CITY RECORDS" Artists: Deviou$, Instigata, Problemz, Kleetz, Status, J-Dubb, Veteran & Romeo.

Queen City works with other local record labels such as; Bloody Money Entertainment, Circle of Kingz Entertainment, MusicKnot Entertainment, T.O.A.K. Entertainment, Local 210 and Agent O Productions!

Why this name?

Queen City is the nickname for Buffalo, New York!

Do you play live?

Yea there's nothing like the adrenaline rush of a live performance. It's like the greatest drug of all time, multiplied by ten! In 2007 we were invited to perform as a group in the yearly "Battle of the Bands" sponsered by Gorilla Productions, and out of 19 (rock bands) our rap group took second place! If you ask me, that's an accomplisment!

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

The internet has launched the careers of so many artists now a days! The opportunity of being heard by millions upon millions of fans is out there as long as you put in work and reach out and grasp it!

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Of course! If the opportunity presented itself and the business end of it was right, you'd be dumb not to! But just like Eminem, T.I., 50 Cent, Jay-Z and all the other hip hop heavyweights, I'd do it smart... I'd bring my family with me, branch out and create my own label eventually and share the wealth. It's all about loyalty and passion!

Your influences?

Everyone from Tupac & Biggie, to Jay-Z, 50 Cent and of course Eminem!

Favorite spot?

Buffalo, New York!

Anything else...?

For information or cd purchasing email me at Italianplaya1618@aol.com!

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