Trinidadian born Devon Martin started singing in the church choir at the age 7, once he realized he could actually sing he began participating in school talent shows and neighborhood block parties. As a youngster his biggest inspirations were Crazy, Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton, Bob Marley and Super Cat their styles of music helped him to develop his own style.

He migrated to the United States at the age of 13, where he got heavily involved in soccer and track and field, but music prevailed and by age 16 he was back at it, performing at block parties and talent shows, it was fun and he loved it, he even opened for the Wutang Clan at Club Wave and Sean Paul at St George, Staten Island.

Devon although very talented only took his music career seriously in the year 2003. Where he started to record. His first recording was at Dainjamentalz studio in New York, where he recorded a track entitled tiger bone. This was the first of many, and in 2004 he hooked up with harmony productions, Dj Marfie and producer Shumpie and recorded his first hit, hard whine on the magnum pi riddim. This song got heavy rotation in the United States and since then he has shared the stage with many entertainers such as, Machel Montano HD, Bomani, Crazy, Dawg E Slaughter, Richie Spice, Anthony B, Macka Diamond and a host of others.

Since 2006, Lyrikal's has built an extensive catalog, his repertoire consist of hit singles, such as De Hunter, Black Princess, Trinidad, Straight to Germany and countless collaborations with leading artistes. He is currently working on his first album presently titled "Mood Swing".

This album is set to capture the many moods of the artiste, showing his versatility and style in the many genre's of music that he has perfected over the years.

Mood Swing scheduled to hit stores in December of 2009, will leave the listener totally entertained and wanting more.