BMI songwriter Devon Simpson professionally known as Menziah was born on the south side of Chicago on August 6, 1988. The offspring of two industry cool's his father Ron B (Ronald Simpson) was a session musician for Jive records and his mother Lady Di (Diana Coye) was a musician for hire for RnB soul group Silver Shadow. Menziah was surely to grow up with a music prowess in his blood regardless of the path he chose. From an early age he had a love for music; watching his father work with legendary house artist Mr. Lee (Lee Hagard) for hours gave Devon fresh and firsthand insight for putting records together and creative decision-making. By witnessing this at the ripe age of six he made his first house track and soon his first song followed shortly afterwards. Fast-forwarding to this current time Menziah has been under the tutelage from numerous producers. To name a few Johnny Bravo, Darnell Beasley, Stress Gotti, Lamonz Logan, and his father Ronald Simpson. All of them helped develop his sound in some form or fashion. He was also influenced by some of the greats such as Timbaland, Kanye West, Just Blaze, Dr. Dre, Mike Will Made It, Boi1-da, 40 Shebib, and Mike Dean. 
Devon is currently the chairman of The Gifted Ones alongside childhood friend Mitchell Sanders; The Gifted Ones are a force to be reckoned with. Providing a new sound with pinch of familiarity that feels as if you've heard it somewhere before due to his influences mentioned above. Menziah's first big credited composition was utilized by Chicago's very own Phatal on his single "Please" feat. Multi platinum artist Bobby Valentino. He's also produced for Lupe Fiasco's former protege Gem Stones. Currently The Gifted Ones are working on numerous projects to bring a new sound to the music & film industry. They are currently looking for fresh and unique talent that can benefit the company and the industry's landscape as well. Menziah isn't just a producer he is also a rapper, singer, songwriter, engineer and he writes screenplays in his spare time. A lot of his artistic background can be credited to his attendance at Columbia College Chicago. He's been paying his dues for years but he feels the timing is beginning to align with his efforts. Menziah quotes “Being gifted isn't just about excelling at a particular craft it's excelling at life itself."

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