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DEVILZ-SPECIEZ

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The constant abstraction of something beyond. . . "I dare a genius to decipher!"; Unique verbal-tongue, Since the commencement, what A Push into a world so overwhelmed by it's own distrutis-ways; since the lay-out of what a : Passionate-Destination,seemed at the tic' tockin' of time - as to the 'Now'; The constant aggressive hunger never left this Abdomen. The name itself, has held questions - wandering, confused-oculars, "demands" of a 'theory behind the product'; "If, I'm considered a product; then crucify me - for my false speech throughout these years"- Devilz-Speciez Defiant, since the acknowledgement of: 'hearto;stayto;builtto:SPREADthe' The genesis of the 'Devil'; had begun, as soon as the wing's, bright as the horizon, from full-frontal; turned it's back peice to the God; therefore the infinite 'balance' formulated;
"Eye, Am The Devil" = "I Am A Rebel, In A Typical Art Form"


Interlude:
Devilz-Speciez (Ararad Sarkissian), youngest of three children; since birth-given,driven; Born in Toronto,Ontario (Canada). This individual has witnessed the balance of interior/exterior. Introduced at an early age, to “Art” as a whole; Devilz-Speciez, found himself attacking every aspect from every angle; What kept him grounded musically,at that young age, was Rock music, French Hip-Hop etc. Devilz-Speciez, was heavily into writing down emotions through poetry and found a hunger, to present it through music; After years of recording, battling, performing and pressing demo’s; Devilz-Speciez was crafted; “Experience” has always been the thankful response of who Ararad is today. His uniqueness, is presented directly from his “Vocal Ability, Agility & Lyrical Abilities” The heavy influence of his intermediate family, led him from little-feet, to vast-feet , attacking every opportunity given; A Father, whom grew up surrounding himself around “ambitions” ; A Mother, whom simply was sleep-deprived, in order to uplift a constant path; A Brother, whom was direct, creative & simply an Instrument-God; & A Sister, whom was simply an Activist for passion;
Devilz-Speciez, has successfully pushed forth as an “Independent Artist”; in 2000, through his acting agent, he was called to audition in a hip-hop freestyle/battle commercial for Radio Shack. At this time, he got to deliver his music beside the likes of well knows locals, such as: : Kardinal Offishall, Swollen Members, Saukrates, Calcu, Bishop etc; All though he did not make the cut for the commercial, Devilz-Speciez, Received dignity left-to-right for his constant delivery + aggressiveness;

In 2006, Devilz-Speciez, took it upon himself to attend Royans School Of Vocal Science, to better train the vocal-structure, and how it should be presented without “Losing” or “Panning Out” on tours, etc. Since then, his elevation – both as a Performer and Recording Artist, has been nothing but comfortable and distinctive; The Power driven, through-out his unique vocal piece – tattoo’s itself as to why, He will continue on this path – through contant musical presentation.

Devilz-Speciez, has performed over 75+ shows, from his solo movement, to his rock bands movements; He just currently finished touring the United States in November 2006. “Territorial.Pissings.Tour” through Concrete Sound Productions and their artist Emcee Edge; Many tours for 2007 are currently being planned for a run across Canada, United States once again, this time in California, Las Vegas, etc.

Ararad, does not like to surround himself around a certain focus; A one dimensional figurette is not what he was built for; His ambitions stretch as far as, the following:
Hip-Hop Artist:
mixedreactions/L’eye’ve/18steps/blindto;deafto:equivalent spokenlikeNOotha/’en’vision speaktape;
Actor:
Zack files/Chevrolet/mcdonalds/radioshack/eurocell+
Model:
Runway/clothinglines+
Designer:
Photography/tattoodesigns/canvas/bedroomart/cd+
Activist:
Artist.Against.Tobacco/
Vocalist:
www.myspace.com/sadanhos
www.myspace.com/betenoiremusic
{promoter/producer/engineer+}

CURRENTLY:
Upon, “Blindto;Deafto:Equivalent: Mixtape’s” Release, Devilz-Speciez is currently establishing movements through I-tunes, Napster, Msn Music, Amazon + Planning atleast 5+ Tours and many shows for 2007. As for future releases in 2007, He is working with the likes of Run Tings Records, Concrete Sound Productions, “Think” of Full Effect Productions, Bun One Productions & many more. Expect, a very vast resume by late 2007-2008. Rumours have it, “Willfully;Speeching” is Devilz-Speciez focus of his next Full Album Release. Devilz-Speciez, is also in talks, for getting some music videos directed for Mid-2007.


REVIEWS:
Devilz-Speciez, has heavily been reviewed, through live-interviews, article-interviews, online-reviews etc. some of the following quotes are, established through many interviews:

”distinctive, rotated my head atleast a dozen times” - N.Sernz (SSgive)
”followed his artistry since I acknowledged a star” - S.Mullins (FemaleMove)
”open-minded, driven, independent.. what more can be said?” - K.Sebs (Dj/producer)
”Inspiration On The Rise” - L.Manoukian (fan/closefriend)
”the genre itself need’s a little flavour, this album is the definition of talent!” - blindto;deafto:equivalent: mixtap* -J.Mettes (trebleKeypromotions)

"I first met Ararad 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. Ararad 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)

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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
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"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)

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"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)

+ more upon request.


Discography:
Devilz-Speciez, has released a vast selection of “Albums/Mixtapes”; “Mixed Reactions” – 1999, a 14 track piece – invoked at such an early age, presented the poetic, energectic and very amateur Devilz-Speciez; It was all part of building-blocks, introducing something with the label “more to come”; Songs such as, “Speciez Mind” & “When I Hit The Stage” ended the album with the intensity we hear today, years later.

”L’eye’ve Music” – 2003, an 8 track piece – recorded live at, The Kathedral (Downtown, Toronto. On) Definitely a quicker, strong, creative Devilz-Speciez, this time heard live with every verbal-tongue-twister, to every breath-of-speech, spoken; Song’s such as, “O.P.P.O.R.T.U.N.I.T.I.E.S”, “Opposite Reactions” feat. Xplicit, “Gavel” & “Richest Of Poor’less”; layed out nothing but talent.

”18-Steps: The Velvet Deficit” –2005, an 18 track piece – hand’s down labeled, the biggest stepping stone in Devilz-Speciez as an Artist; Looking beyond quality of recording, Speciez, presented “factualism” at best; The Aggression, energy, intensity, lyrical ability/agility; Sold over 3000+ copies; songs such as, “I Met A Man”, “Obsessive”, “Deficit”, “Psychotic Romance”, “La La La Sound of Love?”, “Genuine: Significiant/Bete Noire” feat. Alison Drader etc; Proceeded in making this album, one of the best released by, Devilz-Speciez.

”Blindto;Deafto:Equivalent – Mixtape” – 2006, a 26 track piece – currently, being processed through I-tunes, Napster, Msn Music + Devilz-Speciez out-did himself, with this clever mix, of none-stop, power!; Released, 1 day prior, to his tour in the United States. Devilz-Speciez, has currently sold over 2000 + Copies , thus far,of this mixtape. The reviews, have been none-stop for the cleverness, presented through this piece; “Controversary”, one of the Singles off the Mixtape – caused’ heads to rotate, instantly towards the “racial slurs – to present, the eye’s-wide-open, to acceptance of stupidity!” – Other songs such as, “Interlude”, “I Told Her Through Blues”, “Lady.Simpleton”, “Devil’n Halo” feat. Vartevar, “The Mug-Shot Salute”, “Passive yet Essential” feat. Jessica, “Second.Sided.Senorita”, “Inspector Gadget Freestyle”, “My.Family.Allegiance”, “Outterlude” and much more!; The performance, of aggression/factualism, the mixture of Hip-Hop, Raw-Rock-Vocals, Melody, Jazz & Blues – Devilz-Speciez, presented the foundation of “distinctiveness” that would continue to uplift itself, a change is coming; This Mixtape, established itself a permanent solidarity;

Other Releases/Future, Features :
”Spoken Like No Otha” 2005– R.Ticulate feat. Devilz-Speciez, “en’Vision: Speaktape” –2006 Sourses feat. Devilz-Speciez, M.I.C – 98’ –Devilz-Speciez , “BeatBoxin’SpeakOften” –2007- Devilz-Speciez, “Sadanhos” –2007- Vartevar Sarkissian & Devilz-Speciez, + more

BOOKING/CONTACT:
Devilz-Speciez@hotmail.com
araradsarkissian@hotmail.com
www.myspace.com/devilzspeciezmusic
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