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Devlin Birth name James Devlin Born 7 May 1989, London, England Genres Grime, Hip-Hop, Hardcore Hip Hop Years active 2006-present Labels Island Records / Universal Music Group Website officialdevlin.com James Devlin,[1] better known by his surname Devlin, is a rap artist from Dagenham, England and is part of the Hag Fold Bad Boys alongside Mc Smalley, Deeperman and Syer Bars.[2] Born in Dagenham, he has had top 40 records. Devlin is also a member of The Movement, consisting of himself, Wretch 32, Scorcher, Ghetts, Lightning, Mercston and DJ Unique.[3]
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Career
Beginning
Devlin joined Dagenham grime entourage Outakers aka OT when he was just 13 and a half. His crew-mates included, Dagenham MC Dogzilla, Deeperman and manager of OT Recordings, Michael Carnegie. Devlin’s first ventures were onto pirate radio at Flava FM and began to establish him. He also played Sunday league football for Senrab F.C., famous for producing John Terry and Ledley King.
Debut album
His debut album, Bud, Sweat and Beers was released on dasi in 2010. The first single off the album was "Brainwashed", which was released on August 8, 2010 in the UK and debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 31, and number 11 on the UK R&B Chart. The second single, "Runaway", was released on 24 October 2010, where it debuted at number 15, marking Devlin's most successful single to date. The single was succeeded by the release of the debut album, Bud, Sweat and Beers, which was released on 1 November 2010 and debuted at number 21 on the UK Albums Chart. A track from the album, entitled "London City", entered the UK chart at number 181 following strong digital downloads from the album.[4] The third single released from the album was "Let It Go" featuring British-producer Labrinth. The track, which was released on 31 January 2011,[5] charted at number 59 in the UK based on downloads alone. On 17 January 2011, Devlin joined Jessie J live to promote the UK version of "Price Tag". Devlin featured on Tinchy Stryders track Game Over with Giggs, Professer Green, Tinie Tempah, Example and Chipmunk.
Discography
Studio albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications UK
[6]UK
R&B
[7]2010 Bud, Sweat and Beers - Released: October 29, 2010
- Label: Island Records / Universal Music Group
- Formats: CD, Digital Download
21 2 Extended plays
Title EP details Tales from the Crypt - Released: 30 October 2006[9]
- Label: O.T Recordings
- Format: Digital download
The Devz EP - Released: January 2008[10]
- Label: O.T Recordings
- Format: Digital download
The Art of Rolling - Released: 7 July 2008[11]
- Label: O.T Recordings
- Format: Digital download
Crew Discography
- O.T Crew
- Left 2 Rot (2009)
Singles
Year Single Peak
positionsAlbum UK
[12]UK
R&B2010 "Shot Music" (featuring Giggs) — — "Brainwashed" (featuring Milena Sanchez) 31 10 Bud, Sweat and Beers "Runaway" (featuring Yasmin) 15 — 2011 "Let It Go" (featuring Labrinth) 59 19 As featured artist
Year Single Peak position Album UK UK
DAN2010 "Shark Attack"
(Sharky Major featuring Devlin, Ghetts, Dot Rotten & P. Money)— — "Game Over"
(Tinchy Stryder featuring Giggs, Example, Devlin, Professor Green, Tinie Tempah and Chipmunk)22 3 Third Strike 2011 "Young Guns"
(Lewi White featuring Ed Sheeran, Yasmin, Griminal & Devlin)86 — Other charted songs
Year Song Peak positions Album UK 2009 "London City" 181 Bud, Sweat & Beers Other appearances
Year Single Album 2010 "Up in Flames"
(Labrinth featuring Devlin & Tinchy Stryder)2011 "Lately"
(Ed Sheeran featuring Devlin)No. 5 Collaborations Project Music videos
Year Title Director 2009 "London City" Digital Dan
[13][14][15]Community Outcast" "Shot Music" (with Giggs) "Giant" Luke Biggins[16] 2010 "Brainwashed" Dan Sully[17] "Runaway" (with Yasmin) Emil Nava[18] "Game Over" (with Tinchy Stryder et al.) Adam Powell[19] "Marching Through the Fog" Carly Cussen[20] "Let It Go" (with Labrinth) Henry Schofield[21] 2011 "Our Father" "Young Guns" (with Lewi White et. al) Awards and nominations
Year Organisation Nominated work Award Result 2009 BBC Sound of 2010 Devlin Sound of 2010 Nominated 2010 Virgin Music Awards Devlin Breakthrough Act Nominated References
- ^ Devlin - Artist Information iTunes, Retrieved 2011-01-20.
- ^ Outakers
- ^ beef bob Page - Bebo, Retrieved 2011-01-20.
- ^ UK Singles Chart - New Entries - Week Ending: 13 November 2010., Retrieved 2010-12-05.
- ^ Devlin and Labrinth 'Let It Go' confirm release date, Retrieved 2011-01-31.
- ^ UK Chart Stats - Devlin, Retrieved 2011-03-02.
- ^ UK R&B Chart - Top 40 Albums, Retrieved 2011-03-02.
- ^ Certification Awards Search British Phonographic Industry, Retrieved 2011-02-03.
- ^ 'Tales From the Crypt' by Devlin Amazon.com, Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ 'The Devz EP' by Devlin Mixtapemadness.co.uk, Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ 'Art of Rolling' by Devlin Amazon.com, Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ Chart information for Devlin is separated into three alternate sections; for "Brainwashed" see: A, for "Runaway" see: B and for "Let It Go" see: C.
- ^ Video on YouTube
- ^ Video on YouTube
- ^ Devlin 'Shot Music' - Music Video Information, Retrieved 2011-01-08.
- ^ Video on YouTube
- ^ Devlin 'Brainwashed' - Music Video Information, Retrieved 2010-07-15.
- ^ Devlin 'Runaway' - Music Video Information, Retrieved 2010-09-20.
- ^ Tinchy Stryder 'Game Over' - Music Video Information, Retrieved 2010-09-30.
- ^ Devlin 'Marching Through the Fog' - Music Video Information
- ^ Devlin 'Let It Go' - Music Video Information, Retrieved 2010-12-07.
External links
Studio albums Bud, Sweat and Beers (2010)Extended plays Tales of the Crypt (2006) • Art of Rolling (2008)Singles "Shot Music" • "Brainwashed" • "Runaway" • "Let It Go"Featured singles "Shark Attack" • "Game Over" • "Young Guns"Other songs "Up in Flames" • "Price Tag" (remix) • "You Need Me, I Don't Need You" (remix)Related articles Categories:- Rappers from London
- Grime artists
- British hip hop musicians
- English rappers
- Living people
- 1989 births
- People from Dagenham
- Island Records artists
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