Sted DeVoe is a well rounded jack of all trades who has created an artistic niche, connecting with people as a Barber, Musician/Performer, and Graphic Designer; three things that have been a strong hobby since middle school age. Born into a traveling military family just outside of Seattle, WA, he chose to follow his entrepreneurial spirit and pursue his God-given gifts to create art and entertain.

Sted DeVoe has always taken pride in his appearance as well as others, finding the vision and dexterity needed to create a clean and appealing look for himself and others. He began barbering at the age of 11 after receiving his first pair of clippers as a gift. Sted first learned through observation and analysis; he was a natural from the very start and would continue to cut his own hair all throughout middle school, high school, and college. Sted moved to Hampton, VA at the age of 14 and played the Alto Saxophone and Percussion with his middle school band and began learning Keyboard by ear. At this time, Sted began to nurture his artistic skills and became eager to learn more about art, music, and business. It wasn’t until the end of high school and the beginning of college when Sted began to build clientele with friends and family through Graphic Design and Barbering which became a way to fund his Music and Entertainment aspirations. He would often design his own artwork for promotional use.

In 2009, Sted DeVoe moved to Atlanta, GA. He graduated from the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media (AIMM) in 2010 where he obtained certifications in Musicianship, Modern Recording, Production, and Engineering. Upon graduating, Sted began to network with others in the city and freelance studio gigs but didn’t find much success right away which brought him back to being a fulltime barber.  In 2016, Sted finally decided to incorporate his second love of barbering with his pursuit of a music career and created Cuts by Sted, Creative Services LLC which created a niche for him behind the scenes. 

In 2017, Sted went back to AIMM to sharpen his skills and obtain another degree in Keyboard Performance. His stage name is “Sted D.,” and he is a registered writer and publisher with SESAC Performing Rights Organization. Sted D. has a nice blend of Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, and Jazz with Pop elements; full of energy, substance, wit, lyricism, and superb flow. Creative from start to finish, composing, arranging, writing, and performing 95% of his music! Who says you can’t do it all? He is a budding superstar barber, graphic designer, producer, songwriter, arranger, composer, recording engineer, recording artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. To sum it all up with one title, Sted DeVoe simply refers to himself as a “Creative Artist”. He aspires to create Art  around the world and give back however he can.

Accomplishments include:

2007 - Top Ten Finalist in the National "Take Back The Music Songwriting Contest" sponsored by Essence Magazine & Berklee School of Music

2010 - Performances with Ryan Leslie, J. Cole, Roscoe Dash, Teairra Mari, Verse Simmonds & Yung LA.

2011 - Served as Project Chairman for Megabuck Entertainment Group, Inc. 
Project Management for events; facilitate relations between clients & company; Event Planning; Sales, Marketing and Promotions, Graphic Design. Coordinated and managed event staff.
- Proctored auditions in the southeast and mid-atlantic regions for Wired For Sound artist showcases in Hampton, VA & Atlanta, GA in 2010. Reached over 200 independent artists.
- Organized live broadcast on WNSB Hot 91.1 FM Norfolk, VA and a spot on Urban Lyfe TV, airing on MyTVZ network in Hampton Roads, VA area.
- He has also engineered sessions with Bryan Michael-Cox, D-Roc of the Ying Yang Twins, and the M.A.C. of the legendary Kris Kross.

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05 Fades is not just some lame who took up rapping as a vehicle to elevate his social status or fulfill his desire for outer validation. 

In fact, what lies behind the 05 Fades' persona is a man with a full spectrum of experiences ranging from devastation to euphoria. Through his signature 05 fades passion and hard work, his life stories manifest into music in the form of unadulterated hip hop. 

05 Fades crafted his rap artistry by implementing his vibes and encounters from across the globe as his journey in life took him from the Middle East, through North Africa and into Europe. Across the Atlantic is where his formative years were spent in coastal Virginia and the hip hop capital New York City, regions which have educated some of the most prolific emcees. He later trekked to the west coast, sampling the best of what California culture had to offer. Make no mistake about the location of his foundation, he has Beirut's blood sweat and tears ingrained into his mind body and soul. He will always strive to be the voice of the city which lives in constant volatility. 

The 05 Movement is not just a group of individuals with trivial motives and superficial alliances. This movement partakes and identifies with the 05 fades narrative and adopts it as its own.

So every word, bar, hook, track or even whisper you hear from 05 Fades is as real and genuine as it gets. 

Shout out to the 05 (South Mount Lebanon) and the 619 (San Diego, CA USA) for making all this happen.


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Creative. Different. Hip-Hop. Those are three ways to describe B.K.’s brand of music. Riding the fine line of commercial appeal and artistic integrity, he gives you bangers with substance. His formula is simple. He combines charisma, catchy lyrics and cinematic production to make each track a memorable experience. The Atlanta born artist is not only an accomplished rapper, but also a songwriter and producer as well. Since a pre-teen Hip-Hop has flowed through his veins, passing his time beat boxing, break dancing and free styling. It doesn’t matter if its music, fashion or video – B.K. must remain close to the pulse of Hip-Hop.   
Drawing influence from legendary acts such as the Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, Nas and OutKast, his style pays homage while simultaneously carving his own niche. His smooth yet deep vocal delivery is unique, introspective and refreshing. The result is a complex and diverse artist with a wide range of subject matter. One minute he delves deep into his values as a man to narrate a story filled with tribulation and triumph; and just as swiftly he pulls the audience into a carefree and party themed environment.   
B.K. is well traveled and his music reflects it. He grew up in the southeast which explains his need for 808s and slow to mid-tempo grooves. His best friends were from New York which explains his commitment to lyrical content and flow. He also lived in the Bay Area in California. That West Coast influence explains his need for entertaining beats, every track. B.K. is world traveled as well. The Air Force veteran performed for the troops while stationed in Saudi Arabia. With performances at the Miami Convention Center featuring rap group Prolific or in Atlanta at Apache Café, he is no stranger to the stage.  
B.K.’s catalog contains mixtapes (Southern Hospitality), EP’s and albums (The Sure Shot) to satisfy your Hip-Hop needs. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Whatever your life's work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.” That’s what B.K. does, his life’s work well. 

I'm a trapper any other nxggx on ma way I'm jus another rapper🤬

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