DeVante'
@Faiz (THE LYRICAL PRINCE)
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Wilmington, de USA
Joined Sep 9, 2008
Faiz
-Background Information-
Birth name: DeVante’ Eric Lloyd
Also Known As: Faiz, Mr. 302, the Lyrical Prince, Faiz Da Prince
Born: August 27th
Origin: Wilmington, Delaware
Genre(s): Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, Punk Rock, Pop
Years Active: 2001 to present day
Label(s): Urban Visions Music Group/ Filthy Rich Records/ Sincere Entertainment/
Sikco Productions
Associated Act(s): Finesse, Murda Morgan, Young Rico, Bri Easy, Cake Up, Swagga Up
-Biography-
DeVante’ Eric Lloyd grew up on “Hilltop” of west Wilmington, Delaware. In 2001, his two brothers, Lamar Tribbett and Damon Gist Jr. died.
Faiz’s first contact with music hip hop was listening to local Dirty Game Entertainment artist like Chris White and Toolez, whom he would credit as his earliest influences. Faiz would credit as his earliest influences. Faiz began rapping at block parties as a child, and his performance in front of his house caught the ear of Chris White, a Dirty Game rapper also from the neighborhood, who soon after he rapped gave him his phone number. He went on a studio session with Chris White, and there met Toolez and the rest of the Dirty Game family. His Writing and freestyling ability impressed the Dirty Game Family, but they did not sign him at first. Twelve- year – old Faiz started to record freestyles on Chris White’s answering machine and haunted him nearly everyday. When Chris White saw so much engagement in the young rapper, he soon signed him. Faiz continued to go to school, but didn’t take it as serious, so he could pursue his rap career.
Faiz later hooked up with fellow city rappers, Murda Morgan and Finesse, to form G.M.C (Get Money Click), which didn’t last long. The group split but Faiz and Finesse later hooked back up to form a production duo called “The Ambassadors”.
In 2004, Faiz launched his solo career, by recording mixtapes on online websites like myspace and soundclick...
As he began to grow older Faiz began to do new things. Now he is a producer, singer, rapper, and songwriter. He is one half of the production trio, “The Triple Crown Kingz”, where along with Finesse and Murda Morgan, he produces hip hop and R&B music. He plays the drums and the keyboard. Faiz also runs his own record label, Sincere Entertainment. He is also the founder of J. Lloyd Clothing and the clothing company Million Dollar Budget.
-Collaborations-
- Faiz is working on an album with his former mentor, Chris White, which has yet
To be named.
- Bri Easy is working with Faiz on an album called “Sound of The City”. The release date has yet to be given.
-Personal Life-
Faiz was once linked to female rapper Destiny. They recorded a single called “We in Love”, which appeared on his mixtape, I Fount Love. In a radio interview, Faiz said the relationship was like brother and sister type of vibe.
As seen on various DVD’s, Faiz has shown he indeed plays the keyboard, drum set, and guitar.
-Alumni-
On June 3rd, 2008, Faiz told the world about his new group, Rich Young. It is featured with other Sincere Entertainment Artist. Their first album will be called “Young, Rich, And Dangerous Vol#1” and he said that their first single will be called “Kick It with me”. They will soon release their first mixtape called “Get to Know: Rich Young”, which Faiz said would introduce you to them.
Contact Faiz at:
Faiz Music
142 South 3rd Avenue
Coatesville, Pa 19320
Faiz302@aol.com
www.Myspace.com/faiz302
www.soundclick.com/faiz(thelyricalprince)
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