Tanto Metro & Devonte

Tanto Metro and Devonte

Tanto Metro and Devonte, a major pioneering force of the dancehall movement, has been creating hits for over two decades now. In the late '90s, they were able to pave the way for many reggae artistes. They tapped into the international mainstream markets during a time when it was unheard of for a Jamaican artiste to reach the charts outside of their home country. Tanto and Devonte's instant chemistry and talent led them beyond Jamaica and into the U.S. Top 40 Billboard chart not once, but twice. Their first hit, "Everyone Falls in Love," swept up several major awards in 1998 including the Tamika and South Florida Reggae Soca Awards; and the ASCAP 2000 Rhythm and Souls Music Awards for being one of the top reggae artistes in 1999. The single hit the top 40 R&B and pop U.S. billboard charts and aired on radio throughout the globe. The subsequent album, bearing the same name was released by Sony Epic records in 1999; it featured a number of body-moving tracks like "Say Whoee" and "She Gone."

Following up on the strength of their debut album, Tanto Metro and Devonte came out with their second release, The Beat Goes On, in 2001. The album contained the hit single "Give It to Her" that provoked the same contagious vibe and spread throughout the Jamaican and U.S. dancehalls, as well as mainstream pop culture. With "Give It to Her" in such heavy rotation and rampant demand, the duo performed alongside acts, like Mariah Carey to a capacity crowd for the Top 40 Powerhouse Z100's 20th birthday bash at the Giants stadium. Their impressive catalogue of material was matched by the scope of their touring; fans in the USA, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and Japan have all reveled in their energetic performances.

Musically Inclined was the group's third release on VP Records in March 2006, with the single "Good or Bad Times" along with many other solid tracks. It included collaborations with Morgan Heritage on the upbeat "Time to Party," Courtney Melody on "Cross the Border," and Lady Ru on "The Only One." Also included in the set were the dancehall standards, "Hey Girl" and "Burn," which kept the DJ and singer in the mix after the release of their previous albums and the hit single "I've Got News for You," produced by Ryan Leslie, a Bad Boy Entertainment affiliate. The duo further released singles that enjoyed heavy rotation in the U.S. and the Caribbean. “Are you Ready” produced by Dimmie Joe Muzik and “Already Know” has found a niche fan base and continues to wow the industry.

After a hiatus, in 2015, Tanto Metro and Devonte reconnected with fans through the release of their fourth album titled Sly and Robbie presents Tanto Metro and Devonte which took the airways by storm.

Track singles “No More” and “Hey Ya Hey” showcased new sounds and changing styles that had old and new fans grooving to the sound of the dynamic duo. Also, their 2017 upbeat single “My Love”, kept true to their staple sound which had fans yearning for more.

Together, Tanto Metro and Devonte continue to impact fans and the history of dancehall. In recognition of the duo’s contribution to music and entertainment, Tuesday, August 22, 2017, was proclaimed by the President of the Borough of Brooklyn as “Tanto Metro and Devonte Day” in Brooklyn, USA.

"There is chemistry between us and the fans. They help us to create that energy” - Devonte.
"We do what we do with joy and happiness, not really worrying about the success of it” - Tanto Metro.

Along with their humble approach, the striking contrast of Devonte's silky smooth tenor and Tanto Metro's hard-hitting swaggering rhymes provide the perfect balance to breed their widespread success even further.

Today, the veteran hitmakers and creators of two of dancehall’s biggest radio records, "Everyone Falls In Love" and "Give It To Her," continue to add magic to the music industry with their usual mixture of melodic hooks, humorous lines, and catchy rhythms. They are now set to release their fifth studio album “Reggaenometrist”, which features songs “Smoke Train, “Obey” featuring Capleton, “Pretty City” featuring Million Stylez, and “Live as One” featuring Grammy award winner Mykal Rose.