Mikael Devante is a Philadelphia native but calls Miami home. Brief history, In 1994, he auditioned for an R&B talent search sponsored by Bet and Motown. He was selected among thousands of participants to be one of three finalists chosen for the show BET Motown Talent Search. At the age of sixteen, his first major show saw him singing alongside legendary Salsa singer Celia Cruz while performing in front of a vast audience.
He knew with certainty through his experience that he would pursue a career in music. In 1996, Mikael auditioned alongside hundreds of other talented young hopefuls for a group called the Rio Boyz. After numerous auditions, he was chosen to become the lead singer for the Rio Boyz, later renamed 5th Vision a grouped. In Miami, his music opportunities grew with each passing day culminating in 1999 when 5th Vision was selected by Grammy winner Christina Aguilera to appear in her Disney Channel special 2 Hour Tour.
2 Hour Tour paved the way for the group to record their album and allowed Mikael the opportunity to tour extensively throughout South America, Central America, and Puerto Rico. After three years, the team members decided to pursue separate avenues thereby allowing Mikael to launch his solo career.
Mikael Devante has been working diligently in the crossover music market for a decade.
- 1998-1999 Lead singer for Rio Boyz “La Bamba” and “Tic, Tic, Tac” featured in the compilation Power Mix Latino II – Distributed by Sony Music Latino.
- 2001 – “5th Vision” Pop English Album distributed by Universal Music.
- 2003 – Hotel California Cuban Salsa Pop featured in Salsa en La Calle 8 2003. distributed by Universal Music Latino.
- 2006 – “El Momento” Reggaeton Pop Album distributed by Universal Music Latino.
- 2011- Single “A Llorar A Otra Parte” distributed by iTunes.
This artist has proven his talent and drive and is ready to become a successful artist.
Mikael Devante believes that good things come to those who wait.
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