James Devlin (born 7 May 1989), better known mononymously as Devlin, is an English rapper and songwriter from Dagenham, London. He attended the Brittons Academy in Rainham, East London. He was signed to Island Records from 2010 to 2015. He is part of grime collective 'O.T Crew' with Dogzilla, Deeperman, M. Eye, Benson, Kozy, Syer Bars, Shotz, Meshie, Props and Daze.[2] Devlin was also a member of the Movement, consisting of himself, Wretch 32, Scorcher, Ghetts, Lightning, Mercston and DJ Unique but has since left.
Devlin was born on 7 May 1989 in Bermondsey and grew up on a housing estate in Dagenham.[3] His mother was a council worker while his father was a forklift driver.[4] Devlin released his second solo mixtape The Art of Rolling[5] in 2008.
Career
2010–11: Bud, Sweat and Beers
Devlin's debut album, Bud, Sweat and Beers was released on Island Records in 2010. The first single from the album was "Brainwashed", which was released on 8 August 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. "London City" entered the UK chart at number 181 following strong digital downloads from the album.[6] The third single released from the album was "Let It Go" featuring British producer Labrinth. The track, which was released on 31 January 2011,[7] charted at number 59 in the UK based on downloads alone.
2011–13: A Moving Picture
His second studio album, A Moving Picture, was released on 4 February 2013. It peaked at number 19 on the UK Albums Chart.[8]
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^"A Moving Picture chart history". Official Charts. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
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External links
Devlin Official website
Devlin News & Lyrics
Delvin Photos
April 05, 2023
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This article has multiple issues Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page Learn how and when to remove these template messages This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately especially if potentially libelous or harmful Find sources Devlin rapper news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message This article may be written from a fan s point of view rather than a neutral point of view Please clean it up to conform to a higher standard of quality and to make it neutral in tone January 2011 Learn how and when to remove this template message Learn how and when to remove this template message James Devlin born 7 May 1989 better known mononymously as Devlin is an English rapper and songwriter from Dagenham London He attended the Brittons Academy in Rainham East London He was signed to Island Records from 2010 to 2015 He is part of grime collective O T Crew with Dogzilla Deeperman M Eye Benson Kozy Syer Bars Shotz Meshie Props and Daze 2 Devlin was also a member of the Movement consisting of himself Wretch 32 Scorcher Ghetts Lightning Mercston and DJ Unique but has since left DevlinDevlin performing in Little Malvern in 2011Background informationBirth nameJames Devlin 1 Born7 May 1989 1989 05 07 age 33 Bermondsey Southwark EnglandGenresBritish hip hop grimeOccupation s rapper songwriterYears active2006 2022LabelsIsland Records 2010 2015 Devlin Music 2015 2022 Websitewww wbr officialdevlin wbr com Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 2010 11 Bud Sweat and Beers 2 2 2011 13 A Moving Picture 3 Personal life 4 Discography 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditDevlin was born on 7 May 1989 in Bermondsey and grew up on a housing estate in Dagenham 3 His mother was a council worker while his father was a forklift driver 4 Devlin released his second solo mixtape The Art of Rolling 5 in 2008 Career Edit2010 11 Bud Sweat and Beers Edit Devlin s debut album Bud Sweat and Beers was released on Island Records in 2010 The first single from the album was Brainwashed which was released on 8 August 2010 in the UK and debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 31 and number 11 on the UK R amp 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 London City entered the UK chart at number 181 following strong digital downloads from the album 6 The third single released from the album was Let It Go featuring British producer Labrinth The track which was released on 31 January 2011 7 charted at number 59 in the UK based on downloads alone 2011 13 A Moving Picture Edit His second studio album A Moving Picture was released on 4 February 2013 It peaked at number 19 on the UK Albums Chart 8 Personal life EditHe is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur 9 Devlin is of Irish descent 10 Diagnosed at the age of 14 Devlin has Type 1 Diabetes 11 Discography EditMain article Devlin discography Studio albumsBud Sweat and Beers 2010 A Moving Picture 2013 The Devil In 2017 The Outcast 2019 Eyes for the Blind 2022 References Edit Devlin on Apple Music iTunes Store Retrieved 1 March 2017 Outakers com 22 January 2009 Archived from the original on 22 January 2009 Curtin April 2 November 2020 9 famous people you probably didn t know were from Barking and Dagenham MyLondon Retrieved 16 November 2020 Charlotte Cripps 19 November 2010 Devlin After eight years conclusive proof that grime does pay The Independent Retrieved 1 March 2017 iTunes Music Art of Rolling by Devlin iTunes Store 21 July 2008 Retrieved 28 March 2012 UK Singles Chart New Entries Week Ending 13 November 2010 Zobbel de Archived from the original on 19 July 2011 Retrieved 5 December 2010 Devlin Ft Labrinth Let It Go Island 18 August 2011 Archived from the original on 18 August 2011 A Moving Picture chart history Official Charts Retrieved 11 April 2020 Devlin As soon as I was crawling I had a Spurs shirt on Tottenham Hotspur F C 16 July 2017 Retrieved 25 January 2021 Devlin OfficialDevlin 16 October 2010 I m half Irish With a name like Devlin you probably guessed that Tweet via Twitter Martin opinionBy Gavin Updated 21 January 2011 James Devlin on his rise from the underground to stardom mirror Retrieved 13 March 2022 External links EditDevlin Official website Devlin News amp Lyrics Delvin Photos Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Devlin rapper amp oldid 1129155551, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
