About Anonymous Musician D'Vo
D'Vo The Codex (also known as n.e.r.d. life by D'Vo) is an anonymous musician who specializes in Experimental Hip Hop and Neo Soul music. He is the creator of the Hip Hop Series, “The Codex,” which allows him the opportunity to share his gift of song. D’Vo harnesses his passion to serve God while offering messages of hope, peace, and love within his music.
The name D'Vo The Codex derives from his name D'Vo, and "The Codex" typically refers to a book or a collection of written texts, often of an ancient or historical nature. In D'Vo The Codex's context, "The Codex" represents both his album and comic books, suggesting a compilation of his creative works that carry a sense of mystery, depth, and personal significance. It conveys the idea of a unique and comprehensive collection of his artistic expression.
His past brand name, n.e.r.d. life by D'Vo, is an acronym for “Needing Enteral Redemption and Deliverance.” This is a recurring theme within his musical projects where he affirms his purpose to show the world that God is the answer to all things. Not only is he a solo artist, but D’Vo is also the lead singer and emcee of Global Rhythm, a soul-fusion funk band consisting of worldwide musicians, including Master Pe (Brazil) and OB3ple (Sweden). The band spreads positive messages through their music and creates a nostalgic jazz and funk-fusion sound.
D’Vo has honed his craft for making music since childhood. His musical taste spans different generations and genres, drawing inspiration from modern artists like Post Malone and Drake to legendary classics such as Tupac Shakur and R&B-Soul artist Maxwell. This diverse influence drives him to create a mixture of Hip Hop, R&B, and Soul, with a touch of Jazz. D’Vo operates under his own label, Element 11, Inc., which allows him creative freedom in both his music and lyrics.
“There is not enough positivity in music to combat all the negativity in the world.” D’Vo emphasizes that his desire for more positive messages helps him create better content in his music. He highlights this in the song “Halitosis,” the first of many animated music videos created to tell the story and theme of “The Codex Hip-Hop Series.” D’Vo uses custom comics of his character to tell the story in his music and plans to release more animated footage to connect with listeners. As a faceless and anonymous musician, he uses art to express and communicate visual messages to his audience.
The first volume of “The Codex: I’ve Got Next” was released on December 22, 2019, featuring a blend of Hip Hop, Pop, Jazz, and Soul, creating a perfect mix of experimental music for his audience. Volume II, “The Codex: Running The Point,” dropped on April 11, 2020, featuring a G-Funk style, offering that famous Houstonian swangin' sensation.
The Codex: Court Vision is the third album in The Codex Series, released on September 14, 2021. This album added extra layers of creativity and vulnerability, with a story being told between each track. At the time of this writing, D’Vo has earned five top-charting songs in the top 150 Global Digital Radio Tracker.
"Swagger From My Father" and "Elevated Thinkin" reached the top ten in the DRT Independent Charts. "Destined For Greatness" from The Codex: Court Vision was in the top 20 DRT Indie Chart. His songs have received over 50 radio placements, and D’Vo continues to share positive messages in each of his future albums.
The Codex: In My Bag, released in 2023, delves into themes of personal growth, resilience, and the journey of overcoming life's challenges. This album reflects D'Vo's introspective nature and his commitment to inspiring his listeners.
In 2024, he is set to release Volume 5: Dropping Dimes, which explores the concept of spreading wisdom and positive messages like "dropping dimes" to his audience. This volume promises to continue D'Vo's tradition of blending thought-provoking lyrics with innovative musical compositions.