A powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist, B. DeVeaux kicks off the Hotplate series in 2026 with their tribute to neo-soul singer Jazmine Sullivan’s GRAMMY-nominated 2008 album Fearless.

Based in Oakland, DeVeaux is a gifted young musician who rose through the Oakland School for the Arts to become an in-demand touring and recording artist, performing at Outside Lands, Yerba Buena Gardens, Mountain Winery, and at Kennedy Center as part of the group Oakland Rising with fellow Bay Area greats August Lee Stevens and NAIMA. DeVeaux released their debut album, Chrysalis, this year.

Released in September of 2008, Jazmine Sullivan’s Fearless was the singer-songwriter’s debut album, earning seven GRAMMY nominations including Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the first single “Need U Bad,” Best R&B Song for “Bust Your Windows” and a nomination for Best New Artist for Sullivan, among others. The platinum seller was produced by the likes of Missy Elliott and Wyclef Jean and was named one of the Ten Best Albums of 2008 by Vibe magazine. “Bust Your Windows” made NPR’s list of the 200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women.

For these Hotplate performances, B. DeVeaux brings their passionate voice and lyrical command to Sullivan’s highly personal first statement, instilling the songs with a decidedly West Coast flavor.