Devlin

Biography

James Devlin (born 7 May 1989), better known mononymously as Devlin, is an English rapper. 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. Devlin was a member of the Movement, consisting of himself, Wretch 32, Scorcher, Ghetts, Lightning, Mercston and DJ Unique.

Early life

James Devlin was born on 7 May 1989 in Bermondsey and grew up on a housing estate in Dagenham. His mother was a council worker while his father was a forklift driver. Devlin released his second solo mixtape The Art of Rolling×The Art of Rolling21 July 2008 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 14 tracks1Life’s Fucked Up2:562F.U.3:103As Time Goes By2:504Shot Gritty2:455Weapons Our Mouths3:176Paid My Dues2:397Soundbwoy Murderer3:268Spare Thoughts3:049Why2:5510Off the Cuff2:3511Dumplin2:1812From the Bottom to the Top3:2513Super Trigger3:1714Nothing New2:33 in 2008.

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×Brainwashed5 August 2010 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracks1Brainwashed3:242Brainwashed (Devlin edit)2:58", 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×Runaway1 January 2010 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracks1Runaway (radio edit)3:302Runaway (Nu:Tone + Logistics mix)5:323Runaway (Megabits Jazz club radio mix)3:554The O.T Show3:18", 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. The third single released from the album was "Let It Go" featuring British producer Labrinth. The track was released on 31 January 2011 and charted at number 59 in the UK.

2011–13: A Moving Picture

His second studio album, A Moving Picture×A Moving Picture1 February 2013 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 16 tracks1Sun Goes Down4:112Really Cold3:473Watchtower4:324Off With Their Heads4:035Ghost Ship4:306Letter to My Boys4:327Mother’s Son3:358Rewind3:419Love Card3:5210Gift & Curse3:2911The Cast3:3712The Garden3:0713(All Along the) Watchtower (acoustic)3:4914Rewind (acoustic)4:1915Off With Their Heads (acoustic)3:5716Sun Goes Down (acoustic)3:43, was released on 4 February 2013. It peaked at number 19 on the UK Albums Chart.

Personal life

Devlin is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur. He is of Irish descent. He has Type 1 Diabetes diagnosed at the age of 14.