
Leondre Devries Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Weight | 60 kg |
Date of Birth | October 6, 2000 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Leondre Devries is a Welsh rapper, TV personality, actor, and social media star, best known as one half of the R&B, rap duo Bars and Melody that auditioned for the 8th season of the Simon Cowell-created TV show, Britain’s Got Talent in February 2014. Simon pressed the “golden buzzer” after they performed an original song, Hopeful, sending them straight into the semi-final. They ultimately finished in the 3rd place in the competition. By the end of 2014, they released a new song, Shining Star, in July, as well as an acoustic version of their single Hopeful and an EP of the same name. On August 21, 2015, Bars and Melody released their debut studio album, 143, which debuted at number 4 on the UK Album chart. In August 2016, the duo released their 2nd EP, Teen Spirit, as well as their debut Japanese album, Hopeful, which contained 14 tracks from 143 and Teen Spirit albums, and the single Hopeful in Japanese.
Bars and Melody released both their 2nd Japanese album, Never Give Up, and their 2nd studio album titled Covers in February 2017. In April 2017, the duo announced their 3rd studio album, Generation Z, which was ultimately released in September of the same year. After numerous tours and appearances, Bars and Melody released the debut single, CHOKE, from their album, announced for release in early 2019. However, the album was delayed and its release replaced with the release of singles, Love To See Me Fail in March 2019, and Waiting for The Sun, in July 2019. In July 2019, Bars and Melody also went on their CHOKE Tour across the United Kingdom, and also competed on the spin-off TV series, Britain’s Got Talent The Champions, which was set to air in November 2019. The duo has also amassed a large social media fanbase with more than 3.5 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 1.5 million followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Leondre Antonio Devries
Nick Name
Bars, Little Dre, Little Dre Welsh Factor, Leo, Leondre The Lionn, Suhtorii
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom
Residence
- Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Leondre attended Glan Afan Comprehensive School in Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom.
Occupation
Rapper, Social Media Star, TV Personality, Actor
Family
- Father – Antonio Devries (Stonemason, Music Promoter)
- Mother – Victoria Lee (Personal Trainer)
- Siblings – Jacob Lee (Older Brother), Joseph “Joey” Devries (Older Brother) (Singer),
Ben Lee (Older Brother), Matilda “Tilly” Devries (Younger Sister) (Singer)
Manager
Leondre Devries is represented by –
- Bars & Melody (Company, Talent Agent) Worldwide
- Bold Management (Talent Agent, Manager) in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Genre
Rap, Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- Syco Music
- 143 Records
- Zeneration Records
- A Better Now Records / Universal Music
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
60 kg or 132 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Leondre Devries has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Welsh descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
He has also dyed his hair ‘Black’, ‘Blonde’, and ‘Light Brown’ with ‘Blonde’ highlights in the past.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Signature long fringe haircut
Brand Endorsements
Leondre was an ambassador for the Anti Bullying Charity campaign in the United Kingdom in 2016.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- Being a rapper in the R&B, Hip-hop, rap duo, Bars and Melody with his best friend, Charlie Lenehan, who was the duo’s singer, starting in 2014
- Competing in the 8th season of the TV talent show, Britain’s Got Talent in 2014 and finishing up in 3rd place
- Releasing numerous EPs including Hopeful (2014), and Teen Spirit (2016), as well as studio albums – 143 (2015), Covers (2017), and Generation Z (2017)
- His social media fanbase of more than 800k followers on his personal Instagram
First Album
Leondre Devries, as part of the duo Bars and Melody, released his debut studio album 143, under 143 Records, on August 21, 2015. The album debuted on the 4th spot in the UK Albums chart. The 1st release of the album consisted of 11 tracks, titled Hopeful, Breathe, Stay Young, Keep Smiling, Complicated, Stay Strong, Just Remember, 143, That Girl, Don’t Look Back, and Beautiful. The Deluxe version of the album contained 2 additional tracks – acoustic versions of the songs Beautiful and Stay Strong.
First Film
Leondre Devries made his first feature film debut as ‘Himself’ in the family film, Friday Download: The Movie (Up All Night) in 2015.
First TV Show
Leondre Devries made his first TV show appearance as a ‘contestant’ in an episode of Britain’s Got Talent in 2014
Leondre Devries Favorite Things
- Activities – Watching Movies, Paintball, Snowboarding, Bowling, Go-Karting
- Food – Hamburgers
- Animals – Cat, Dog
- Personal Quote – “Don’t be depressed, you da best!”
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Leondre Devries Facts
Featured Image by Leondre Devries / Instagram
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