10 Things You Didn’t Know About Devlin

The English rapper signed to Island Records, Devlin was born James Devlin on 7 May 1989 Dagenham, London. He is known for his lyricism and flow. In 2009, his first video “London City” was aired on Channel AKA and the video spent 10 weeks at number 1 on the channel’s official video chart. In December 2009, he was announced on the long list for the BBC Sound of 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. There is no doubt that the 27-years-old British rapper is definitely an act to look out for in the music industry.

Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about the English rapper signed to Island Records, Devlin:

1. Devlin was born James Devlin on 7 May 1989 Dagenham, London.

2. He attended the Brittons Academy in Rainham.

3. His mother was a council worker while his father was a forklift driver.

4. He formed The EMEA Movement, members included friend and fellow east london Grime MC Moogz and North London’s Wretch 32 and Scorcher.

5. The US rap star Kanye West posted a video on his blog of Devlin’s appearance on Grime DVD Practice Hours when he was aged 15.

6. In 2009, his first video “London City” was aired on Channel AKA and the video spent 10 weeks at number 1 on the channel’s official video chart.

7. In December 2009, he was announced on the long list for the BBC Sound of 2010.

8. He is a Tottenham Hotspur fan.

9. 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.

10. He has collaborated with artist like Jessie J, Giggs, Ghetts, Ed Sheeran and Labrinth to name a few.