Showing posts with label Devlin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Devlin. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
(Video/Single Review)Devlin's Brainwashing The UK...
(Video shot by Dan Sully)
A fantastic video with a brilliant concept from Devlin. The video shows the Dagenham MC performing his new single alone in a room with just a video camera, whilst elsewhere in London we can see some meticulous planning taking place with maps being stapled to walls and large projector screens being draped across landmarks with various electrical wires and arials and other technical crap being thrown about by geezers in dark clothing gear and masks. Once their white transit van has finished it's course through London, the mask-donning figures switch on a massive projector which is followed by aghast stricken members of the public staring at huge beams of Devlin in the aforementioned room, blaring out his debut single: Brainwashed.
It's a far cry from the type of production we're used to from Devlin, it stretches way beyond the cold Lewi White snares and the evil rhythms of Shotz and instead relies on a mellow but defiant rhythm from Swedish talent Eshraque "Ishi" Mugha. That said however, the intricate and bewildering wordplay plus the perplex rhyme schemes evocative of Tales From The Crypt very much exist and wonderfully so, as the chorus does all but bug me (you can buy a Devlin only chorus version from iTunes though).
The tune as a whole had me in two minds at first; after it's numerous daytime radio plays, irony plays it's part in the affair - I'm literally Brainwashed now, often catching the last lyric of every line and humming along sub-consciously, so come the 8th August make sure you hit iTunes (via this link) and purchase the single, it's worth it !!
Out: August 8th 2010
Label: Island Records
Rating: 4/5
Friday, July 16, 2010
O.T Grime Instrumentals Vol.1 (4 Track Preview)
Track Listing
1. Points - The War Goes On (From Dogzilla's Dogumentary Mix CD)
2. Points - We Keep It OT (From Dogzilla's Dogumentary Mix CD)
3. Gunja Man - FU (From Devlin's Art Of Rolling Mix CD)
4. Gunja Man - Military Strengths (From OT's Left 2 Rot Mix CD)
Big up HardUpRecords.
Monday, March 01, 2010
Devlin, Scorcher + more @ Industry Takeover
Event: Industry Takeover All-Day Seminar & Showcase.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 6th 2010/12pm – 9pm (registration closes at 4pm).
Address: Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA.
Pricing/Age: £5 adv / £7 on door (under 14s need to be accompanied by an adult, special offers here.)
If you're a fan of the Urban Music scene, then this Saturday you need to get yourselves down to Industry Takeover to see some of the finest talent about right now performing and offering their opinions and support on some of the hottest things out right now.
Performances on the day include the recently signed Devlin, North London MC Scorcher, top grime scene females Mz Bratt and Ny, with a huge debate panel featuting some of the most influential figures in the Urban music scene such as Chantelle Fiddy, Hattie Collins, Terror Danjah, Twin B, Ras Kwame and Griminal.
On the day there will be several workshops featuring some of the best talent around, these include: Streetwear kings Boxfresh and Princess Nyah team up with The I Feel Experience models to showcase some of the best designs about at the moment, the team down at Streetlife FM will be lending a hand on sound recording, advising on great interview techniques and recording some brilliant radio podcasts and Rinse FM's DJ Wonder will be showing you how to conquor the internet via a range of different techniques and also giving tips on how to become a top DJ.
Other activities include getting help attaining a record deal, a vocal session, a music market, production workshops and many more, booking a place on these courses should be done quickly to avaoid dissapointment so do so right here: http://www.urbandevelopment.co.uk/Industry-Takeover-All-Dayer-2010/Showcases.
If I haven't convinced you already, take a peek at the official trailer for the day below !
THE MUSIC INDUSTRY REVOLUTION IS HERE...ARE YOU READY TO TAKE CONTROL ?
Twitter Gang: @urbandevelopmnt
Monday, February 22, 2010
Devlin + Island Records = Good For Grime
I love Grime, I think that's pretty obvious. I'm not the only one though, because the rate at which Island Records are going, they're won't be many unsigned Grime artists left !
They've signed Wiley and Tinchy Stryder...and now Devlin is the latest act on the popular label which, since the late 1950's has rostered acts such as Eric B & Rakim, Bob Marley, Mika, The Sugababes and many more.
The news comes as a big boost to all parties involved, none least than the young MC's crew, Outakers. With their status as one of Grime's earliest formed collectives, it's smiles all round. "It's a big deal for the whole camp" said the crews manager, Mikee. Devlin being signed will bring the profile of the crew up a few levels !"
Perhaps Island's most notorious movement of late is taking one of Grime's finest young artists in Tinchy Stryder - and transforming him from an MC who once tore down raves such as Eskimo Dance and Sidewinder to a number one selling artist. Devlin's been a part of the scene for a while now, ever since 2006's Tales From The Crypt featuring classics such as Take Me Away, Reality Is Sinister and the original to the track below; Community Outcast..
Of course it's only fair that the long-adoring grime fan would be worried about Devlin's next step musically, but to be fair, Stryder still maintains contact with the Grime scene despite his ever-soaring status. OT's manager spoke with me about this "He wont be neglecting the scene. He knows where he comes from. He'll still be making the same kind of music. I don't think many can see Devlin dancing about with a big gold chain talking love (Laughs)"
It seems that Island is the best label for taking the young talent and making them big, and O.T had mentioned on there site that there was a lot of competition from other major's, so why was Island the choice ?
"For me it was the fact that Island seemed to understand Devlin better than the others and we agreed on the direction he should go in." Mikee told me yesterday. With that taken into consideration, the move can only be described as marvellous, best wishes to Devlin and his on-going journey..
For all the latest on Devlin and the rest of the Outakers, head over to Outakers.com now !
They've signed Wiley and Tinchy Stryder...and now Devlin is the latest act on the popular label which, since the late 1950's has rostered acts such as Eric B & Rakim, Bob Marley, Mika, The Sugababes and many more.
The news comes as a big boost to all parties involved, none least than the young MC's crew, Outakers. With their status as one of Grime's earliest formed collectives, it's smiles all round. "It's a big deal for the whole camp" said the crews manager, Mikee. Devlin being signed will bring the profile of the crew up a few levels !"
Perhaps Island's most notorious movement of late is taking one of Grime's finest young artists in Tinchy Stryder - and transforming him from an MC who once tore down raves such as Eskimo Dance and Sidewinder to a number one selling artist. Devlin's been a part of the scene for a while now, ever since 2006's Tales From The Crypt featuring classics such as Take Me Away, Reality Is Sinister and the original to the track below; Community Outcast..
Of course it's only fair that the long-adoring grime fan would be worried about Devlin's next step musically, but to be fair, Stryder still maintains contact with the Grime scene despite his ever-soaring status. OT's manager spoke with me about this "He wont be neglecting the scene. He knows where he comes from. He'll still be making the same kind of music. I don't think many can see Devlin dancing about with a big gold chain talking love (Laughs)"
It seems that Island is the best label for taking the young talent and making them big, and O.T had mentioned on there site that there was a lot of competition from other major's, so why was Island the choice ?
"For me it was the fact that Island seemed to understand Devlin better than the others and we agreed on the direction he should go in." Mikee told me yesterday. With that taken into consideration, the move can only be described as marvellous, best wishes to Devlin and his on-going journey..
For all the latest on Devlin and the rest of the Outakers, head over to Outakers.com now !
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Devlin The Giant
Devlin's had a pretty frantic second half to 2009, with the videos for "London City" and "Community Outcast" both appealing well to masses of fans, the white-boy-from-dagger is becoming somewhat of a household name. Well, my Mum and Dad know of him anyway.
I like the tune and the video, but only in certain places for each. The lyrics are astronomically clever as we've come to expect from OT's leading MC and the idea of having bits and bobs on the white wall impressed me. (Sidebar: I didn't pause the video to see what else I could read. Honest. Please believe me !?!). However the opening scenes where Devlin stands on the stage and takes his hood down only further adds gas to the "Devlin is the UK's answer to Eminem" fire. Let us have our own artists for fucks sake. Reminds me off that time Estelle compared Ghetts to Busta Rhymes. He is not Busta Rhymes from Florida, he's Ghetto from Plaistow. Now fuck off.
Oh yeah support and all of that, Bud, Sweat and Beers is due for release early 2010.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Sharky Major - Shark Attack Remix *WAR*
Big up Morris of the Grimforum users, he kindly ripped this tune from tonights edition of Logan Sama's weekly grime dosage. Sharky Major recently made his return to the scene, and "Shark Attack" is taken from the new mixtape "Major League", this track is the official remix with Skepta on the production.
Sharky Major - Sharks Attack Remix (Feat. Devlin, P Money, Ghetts & Dot Rotten)
This is one of them -holy-cow-get-the-batmobile-robin moments. This is GONE.COM/IN-DIE-ARE'SALLOVERTHEGAFFE. Devlin is easily a top ten MC. He's levels above a lot of them out there. He's up 1st and does nothing less than murder the verse back to front, with the witty and syllable-raped lines that have come to make him over the years. Of course the Major couldn't be out-shined on his own musical brilliance, but these two have only been the pre-match fighters. The Main Event is upon us now, P Money's up first.
"Skniny Sorts wanna talk on YouTube"
"I Don't Care What SHE LIKES man can't say I'm not TOP 10 in ENGLAND"
"Wanna BE COOL then keep your distance"
***Break*** Dot Rotten babbles on. He upped the levels on S.O.O.N, didn't appreciate his contribution on this tune. Back to importan stuff, Ghetts is now on the microphone. Hmmmm. I wonder if he'll adress any outstanding situations.
"He's sending he's sending he can't stop sending, oh is that the best you've got ?"
"Just 'cos you say Ghetts a lot don;t mean you can stand up next to god"
"Everyone's got their money on the under dog I wonder what sent them all to his side ?"
AND I thought I was being over-paranoid at forst but this has to be a send for Chipmunk surely ??!?!?!!
"If my mans FIRE I'm water ALIE, normally I'd get caught in a hype but right now I'm going NUMBER 1 so a hits the only thought in m mind".
Enjoy. I certainly did.
Sharky Major - Sharks Attack Remix (Feat. Devlin, P Money, Ghetts & Dot Rotten)
This is one of them -holy-cow-get-the-batmobile-robin moments. This is GONE.COM/IN-DIE-ARE'SALLOVERTHEGAFFE. Devlin is easily a top ten MC. He's levels above a lot of them out there. He's up 1st and does nothing less than murder the verse back to front, with the witty and syllable-raped lines that have come to make him over the years. Of course the Major couldn't be out-shined on his own musical brilliance, but these two have only been the pre-match fighters. The Main Event is upon us now, P Money's up first.
"Skniny Sorts wanna talk on YouTube"
"I Don't Care What SHE LIKES man can't say I'm not TOP 10 in ENGLAND"
"Wanna BE COOL then keep your distance"
***Break*** Dot Rotten babbles on. He upped the levels on S.O.O.N, didn't appreciate his contribution on this tune. Back to importan stuff, Ghetts is now on the microphone. Hmmmm. I wonder if he'll adress any outstanding situations.
"He's sending he's sending he can't stop sending, oh is that the best you've got ?"
"Just 'cos you say Ghetts a lot don;t mean you can stand up next to god"
"Everyone's got their money on the under dog I wonder what sent them all to his side ?"
AND I thought I was being over-paranoid at forst but this has to be a send for Chipmunk surely ??!?!?!!
"If my mans FIRE I'm water ALIE, normally I'd get caught in a hype but right now I'm going NUMBER 1 so a hits the only thought in m mind".
Enjoy. I certainly did.
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