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"Intelligent lyrics mixed with a hard sweet flow of original expression that is umcomparable to any other indie artist out
in the music industry right now. DON'T SLEEP for a fuckin' second !"
--RTiculate, 2008
'Devilz-Speciez Artist Review'
Ararad Sarkissian is undoubtedly the most inspirational artist I have ever met. His insatiable coarse appetite resonates throughout his audience and demands their respect and attention not only because of their admiration for pop-culture music, but also because Aras lyrics leave listeners addicted to the rhythms of his soul. Devilz-Speciez is a mosaic of historical, political, and social concerns that heighten the fundamental essences of humanity. Aras authentic tone of voice and music quintessentially validates his fervor for realism. His perseverance and diligence is evident in the way he reaches so many people. It is a skill and a talent that is practiced to perfection. Even then however, Ara never stops writing, re-writing and practicing his work. As any true artist his best is still not good enough. Ara does not represent his music, he is his music. Devilz-Speciez speaks the truth within his songs and stands by them proudly because he wants to get a message across about what life is. Ararad’s authentic questions, statements, and opinions echo’s his personal keenness to be genuine. A true artist is committed, devoted and driven; and that is what Ararad is all about in Devilz-Speciez.
--Friend, Supporter, Fan - Christina K
"One sentence............"
UNIVERSAL RECORDS SHOULD BE ASHAMED IF THEY NEGLECT THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BRING TRUTH BACK TO THE ROOTS!!!!
--Jakob the Verse (RapMerica)
"no yo's and uhh!!"
Simply, the spokesmen for Industry dirt!.
I'd love to hear you present your music all the damn time to be honest.
No typical filters,
just
straight passion
how can you not like this individual?

dont ever f****** your door is wide open, it's just a matter of time

--Rols Yeah Yeah "Paterson" (Simply A Fan)
"Inch Bes Genank Bargeenk"
"Inch Bes Genank Bargeenk"
- This line is used in a recent Devilz-Speciez song. "Talkth Walkth" I was very shocked and amused when hearing this song, and his mixture of the english and Armenian language.

I've always held Armenian Hip-Hop very close, just because it's great to appreciate your own culture. BUT.. every Armenian Hip-Hop artist, does not come close to the calliber of heart Ararad Sarkissian puts into his work.

Ararad, Devilz-Speciez, May these words be of help to you to keep your head up always Aghbar!.

you've got my ears and thoughts always.

--Zevan Berakyan ( A Fan , A Writer)
"Devilz Angelic Speciez"
"My name is Laurice Debeux, currently running the official Devilz-Speciez fan page. More of my move in promotions for such an Artist.
I remember meeting Ararad, 3 years ago in Montreal. Ever since then, I was intrigued by his ability.
Every year, is a distinctive approach of things musically.. Maybe, I'm mistaken.. EVERY SONG, Is distinctive..
Devilz-Speciez, deserves to get signed the deal he deserves... for many reasons:
a) He Delivers
b) His Delivery
c) Emotions!
d) animosity vocally
e) HE'S THE LEGEND ..

I've heard my fair share of underground and mainstream, I'm a fan of everything & Devilz-Speciez, covers in my EYES and opinion..EVERYTHING.
keep shining star
you know I love you".

--Laurice Debeaux
Eric (Fan: Fargo North Dakota)
I hope that your upcoming show helps you to get signed. The music business could use some new/actual talent.

"October.10th.2007 Showcase With Universal Music"

--www.myspace.com/devilzspeciezmusic
Vartevar Sarkissian Of TC Ent/P.E.R
“Working along side Devilz-Speciez, and even producing a lot of his work, you notice a whole different class of respect, and artistry. Ararad is the only rapper I have worked with who has an open mind and tries new things, and goes for a different unique approach, then the same old trends we hear. One day, if not soon, Devilz-Speciez will be everywhere, and everyone will begin to realize what he or she have been missing out on. A fresh new sound, confidence, a great persona, and an open mind, what else can you ask for in an artist? The freestyle king, the melodic rapping king, and the rapper doing rock music king. Devilz does it all, and nobody can say they put on a show or a vocal performance such as Devilz-Speciez. A big kick in the ass, an artist that will not go unnoticed.”                           
--Vartevar Sarkissian (Producer, Engineer, Musician, Sadanhos/Bete Noire Entertainment)
Armenian Assembly (Biggest Armenian Online Community)
It was on myspace that I first time heard the music of Devilz-Speciez. I must admit that I became very picky with Hip-Hop music in last few years but when I heard Devilz-Speciez, it attracted my attention right away. When I listen to a certain artist, I pay attention to beats, lyrics and voice of the artists. Devilz-Speciez has all three. The first song that I heard was 'Controversary'.
I fell in love with the rhymes. They were like a poetry. His music brings the real sound of hip hop with unique lyrical style and great beats. What I liked the most is that he does not go with the mainstream. He does not talk about having money, riding twenty inch rims cars and hoes or anything that has to do with bling-bling style. Instead, his lyrics contain an intelligent topics that are brilliantly laced together.
He also has versatility. After listening to his other songs, I realized that he can change his flow style to adapt to any beat.

--Art Yesayants
"Devil Within" - Chris Of: BUN ONE PRODUCTIONS
Everyone has a devil in them... For this guy the devil speaks from the heart and whats real... The devil does not need to hide behind the truth and sugar coat anything... Thats why we need the devil... Thats why the devil is here to stay!!!
--- Chris Bun One Productions
"Artist Review"
"I first met Ara at his concert which I filmed at El Mocambo during a battle of the bands concert. Needless to say he lit the stage up and was able to bring the audience to their feet. Ara and I are working on a music video and I look forward to spread his talent all over this beautiful city!"
--Hayden (Skate Business, Film Business, Friend)
"The Art Of Freestyle"
"Make no mistake, Devilz-Speciez definitely is a freestyling genius. Through out our friendship I was very passive towards giving in, to the fact.. it wasnt pre-written.
use to watch him battle about 6 years ago, and till this day he always carries himself to the extent of making you quiver in fear of stepping forth.
it's a matter of who's got more energy..
energetic and artistic. I know he layed his battle tactics to rest, but im certain if it came to.. he'd puncture a win through and through.
Blindto; Deafto; Equivalent ...
is one of the "classics" that will be uplifted in the future beyond our time.
dont be mistaken, this is not an over exaggeration."

--Kyle A. (kile, friend, fan, critic)
"Armenian Fire Within"
one does not need to brag of his or her "backings" where they belong, where they have slaved, where they have raised themselves, or have had family raised in such places.

Ararad Sarkissian, is a personal influence, inspiration, friend, master of words. the ultimate wordsmith.
properly gifted in such a way, GRAB THE CD.. IT'S A PROMISE OF, NOTHING BUT ACTUALISM.

--Sharveeg Morasyan (Personal Friend, Fan)
ARTIST PERSONAL REVIEW
”Inspiration On The Rise”
-- Lori.Manoukian (fan/closefriend)
ARTIST REVIEW
open-minded, driven, independent.. what more can be said?”
--K.Sebs (Dj/Producer)
ARTIST REVIEW
”followed his artistry since I acknowledged a star”
--- S.Mullins (FemaleMove)
"Blindto;Deafto:Equivalent" MIXTAPE (N.Sernz)
”distinctive, rotated my head atleast a dozen times”
--- N.Sernz (SSgive
"Blindto;Deafto:Equivalent" MIXTAPE (J.Mettes)
”the genre itself need’s a little flavour, this album is the definition of talent!” - J.Mettes (trebleKeypromotions)
--J.Mettes (trebleKeypromotions)
"Definition Of Diversity"
"Within sources, encounters of faulty ways, deliverence at best, political beliefs, religious beliefs; I've found myself, searching for the rights and wrongs. A 5 year student, within classes on the daily basis,I've never learned, or had the honour to sit and be blessed with "truth". Not a toss-out of a word, but more of a "truthful" response, to the delivery of an artist, whom has always seemed to remain loyal to what his 'opinion' may very,"
--Jennifer M. Tiland "Journalist Of M.I.O.K"
'Derrik Jourdain' of: Concrete Sound Productions (Red Lake, Minnesota)
"in my many years in this music industry i have witnessed a countless number of artists spanning across many genres. i have seldom witnessed an artist with the passion, energy, and drive delivered on a nightly basis by devilz-speciez."
--Derrik Jourdain, Concrete Sound Productions (Minnesota)
Devilz-Speciez *INTERVIEW* . . ."Row-T8-This Pages"
Thursday, November 23, 2006 (Back From Mid-West States Tour)
Devilz-Speciez
Interview (Nov.23.2006)
Pub:
Darold M. Leiland of "row-t8-this pages"

Who is Devilz-Speciez?:

Me, Im..Devilz-Speciez. . .haha I'm an artist, who's been attacking
aspects of artistry, rather than dwelling in the same old' same again.
I guess, you got to acknowledge your identity, if you're striving to put out
"you" rather than that banger' that make's people remember you're beat or catchy hook;

Latest Release, 'Blindto;Deafto:Equivalent'.. Whats The UnderLook?:

hmmm, sometimes I wonder if anyone looked at the frontal;
It's got a definition, that I highly doubt.. and this is the highest of doubts, anyone will ever grasp.
It's definitely one of those "I know his direction" but... no sir, it' takes a little more than that..
I think it' takes a whole listen of 26 pieces, through-and-through, to grasp the definition;

Hate To Ask This Question.. But What Song Best Describes Yourself, Off This Record?:

Ahhh..
I Hate answering that, cause' each one connects - but just to balance it out, I'd say..
"Outterlude", "Controversary", "I Told Her Through Blues", "My Family Allegiance" & all
the 22 other tracks haha.

(First Thought To Cross Mind When I Say)
Love?:

Family.........

50 Cent?:
My Inner Jesus....HAHAHA!
Fuckin' pocket change!

Racism?:
Endless!!

Potatoes?:
Porcelain Goddess

Why Porcelain Goddess?:

All I can invoke is, "Territorial Pissings Tour 2006!!" HAHA...that's all, that's the end of it;

How Did You Wake-Up And Say, Thats It.. I'm Going To The States?:

Well, technically ..I didnt sleep since I established I was going, so I cant help you with that one.
It's been constant insomnia from the get go, too much excitement and anticipation.

What Can You Say About The Experience?:

Basically, I met Jesus, Chain Snappin' O'mailley and a whole bunch of crazy fuckers. HAHA,
no but seriously, I can say I came back home with a family. As cliche' as it sounds, my heart expanded
drastically to the Concrete Sound family;

So, I Understand The Wide Range Of Your Abilities..But Whats In Store For The Reggae?:

Well, it all started as a mere attempt, I guess you could say. Been getting a vast amount of
dignity for it, and even got invited for a festival in Montreal for it. I dont know, I' plan on still doing it
when it's called for, just because - I adulate it, aswell as jazz & blues.

Not A Question, But Props On The Reggae, I Could See That Going Far!.
***
I've Seen And Heard Some Of You're Freestyles.. Any Tips?:

Hmmm... I've been freestyling just as long as I've been writing music, poetry etc.
It's a manner - of just doing it, it's a habit, it's an establishment, and it's part of you're artistry.
Anyone can write that song, but when it come's to standing in a circulation of other's you got nothing to prove. I use to be heavily, into the battling tip, but moved in a distinctive direction.
as far as Tips, all I can say is... work at it, if you aint got it - work at it some more, if you still aint got it
the rest is up to how driven you are.

Controversary? I Took It In, Right Away..A Lot Of People Would Take In Bits...Wow'ed?:

Wow'ed? haha, not really. I guess, regardless of how you take it, it come's down to why the title was
just that : "Controversary" I had my mind set on what direction I was heading, I kind of acknowledged and
accepted any and I mean any animosity towards me. Anyone, whom questions it, questions the right to opinion and questions the truth of the endless racism, the endless political flaws, the endless radio-waved-distrutis material. It's about "Admitting"; I think that's the cure. I mean, we've all been through a lot in our time, and we've heard that story of where you were brought up, your religion, how your parentals could care less.. I love my parents, you know? I think the cure, in my life growing up was facing what was given.
Again, Admitting.. It's been nothing but help for myself. People, need to stop focusing on the little "Labels" and what justifies a fist through a skull....
It's about dignity and acknowledging factualism.

Any Last Words Before This Concludes?:

Purchase the mixtape!! "BLINDTO;DEAFTO:EQUIVALENT" A DOCUMENTED PRECISION!! $10.00!!!!!!!!!
contact me @: www.myspace.com/devilzspeciezmusic
devilz_speciez@hotmail.com
shoutout to everyone and anyone who has helped me along the road,
my loving family, concrete sound productions, & all you alluring mothereffers!!!!

----Darold M. Leiland of "row-t8-this pages"
"Operahtic Thus Far"
Operahtic Thus Far@(feat.DeViLzSpEciEz)

Artist:   DevilZhard feat. Devilz-Speciez


Genre:   HipHop : Alternative Hip Hop

Author:   DevilZhard & DeViLzSpEciEz

Song uploaded:   Dec 06, 2006


Highest charts position:   # 17   ( 972,998 songs currently listed in HipHop)

Highest charts position in subgenre:   # 2   ( 65,295 songs currently listed in HipHop > Alternative Hip Hop)

--DevilZhard (Greatest Producer Of All Time)
"Hip-Hops Greatest Art"
"Hip-Hop's Greatest Art"
this is Jeff Lanstaff, I've been in the music, clothing, promotion, independent scene for atleast 9 years now. Your music, has seriously given me the push and shove in the direction of opening to this type of artform. you deliver, you contrast, you evaporate, you simply make MUSIC. that's exactly what artform your portraying day on. I've visted many page's your on, and it's great to see your experience.
anyways,
im working on a mixtape in the near future, with artists all around the globe, whom deliver music at heart as yourself.
www.hiphopsgreatestart.com
it's not up as yet, but check it out within the next few weeks.
be well Speciez.
Jeff
"Hip-Hopped To Death"
--Jeff Lanstaff "Hip-Hops Greatest Art"
"Controversary"
you know, I remember when I was in New York, some cats kept pushing discs my way. & I was way tooooo busy and sh*** with other material at the time, pushed 8 mixtapes in the last 6 months, its been crazy.. buttttttt there was one damned song that caught my attention on my homies collection - dude was picking me up and I sit in and here some Racial slurs.. firstly, I was like whoaaa.. is this some anti- sh***.. then he played it back and said, from top to bottom the track was consistant man!!!.. and honestly, I havent everrrrrrr heard round' anywhere someone staying so consistent and open as hell, I can tell you aint afraid.
goodluck on the tour man,
hope I could make it out
& i;ll definitely try my best to do so.
you know where to reach me
djillest of illiNOISE
noise from the bottom
exploitin' explodin the false motives

always do your thing d.s


payce

--Dj.Illanoise
"Blindto;Deafto:Equivalent: MIXTAPE 2006"
from the interlude of a 26 song piece. Devilz-Speciez, establishes his unfamiliar delivery to genres. He creates, a world of diverse emotion, and construction. Only, he can explain what goes around full speeded within that cranium.
Where is he heading now? that's the question. Recently back from a tour in the States (Mid-West, Minnesota - Wisconsin - South Dakota - North Dakota) Through: Concrete Sound Productions. His plans are for a VAST tour in 2007, from Arizona - California.

PURCHASE This Mixtape, If You're open to an artist - who's always willing, to make that music we miss.
"Truth Spoken" at best.

--Jeremy "Capatoila" Lenton