Devlin discography explained

Artist:Devlin
Studio:5
Ep:3
Singles:10
Music Videos:13
Option:2
Option Name:Mixtapes

This is the discography of Devlin, an English rapper from Dagenham, East London, England signed to Island Records. Part of Grime collective 'O.T Crew' with Dogzilla, Deeper man, M. Eye, Benson, Kozy, Syer Bars and Daze. Devlin was also a member of The Movement, consisting of himself, Wretch 32, Scorcher, Ghetts, Lightning, Mercston and DJ Unique.

His 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. The third single released from the album was "Let It Go" featuring British-producer Labrinth. The track, which was released on 31 January 2011, charted at number 59 in the UK based on downloads alone. In January 2011, Devlin appeared on Jessie J's UK version of "Price Tag".

Devlin stated on an interview with Tim Westwood on BBC Radio 1Xtra that his second album will be released in October 2012, and it will be called A Moving Picture.

Albums

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsCertifications
UK
[1]
UK
R&B
[2]
Bud, Sweat and Beers 21 2
A Moving Picture
  • Released: 4 February 2013
  • Label: Island Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
19
The Devil In
  • Released: 10 February 2017[3]
  • Label: Devlin Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
16
The Outcast
  • Released: 15 March 2019[4]
  • Label: Devlin Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
94
Eyes for the Blind
  • Released: 11 February 2022
  • Label: EGA Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
"—" denotes album that did not chart or was not released.

Mixtapes

TitleDetails
Tales from the Crypt
  • Released: 30 October 2006[5]
  • Label: O.T Recordings
  • Format: Digital download
The Art of Rolling
  • Released: 7 July 2008[6]
  • Label: O.T Recordings
  • Format: Digital download

Extended plays

TitleDetails
The Devz EP
  • Released: 10 January 2008
  • Label: O.T Recordings
  • Format: Digital download
The Directors Cut
  • Released: 14 May 2012[7]
  • Label: O.T Recordings
  • Format: Digital download
Something in the Water
(with Syer B)
  • Released: 27 April 2018
  • Label: Syer Music
  • Format: Digital download
Channelling Rain
(with Syer B)
  • Released: 2 October 2020
  • Label: Syer Music
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

SingleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
UK
UK
DAN

[8]
UK
R&B
[9]
"Shot Music"
(featuring Giggs)
2010
"Brainwashed"
(featuring Milena Sanchez)
31 11Bud, Sweat and Beers
"Runaway"
(featuring Yasmin)
15
"Let It Go"
(featuring Labrinth)
201159 19
"Watchtower"
(featuring Ed Sheeran)
20127 3
  • BPI: Silver
A Moving Picture
"Off With Their Heads"
(featuring Wretch 32)
186 34
"Rewind"
(featuring Diane Birch)
201310 3
"50 Grand"
(featuring Skepta)
2015The Devil In
"The Great British Bar Off"
(with Ed Sheeran)
2023The James Devlin Album
"—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released.

As featured artist

YearSinglePeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
[11]
UK
DAN

2010"Shark Attack"
(Sharky Major featuring Devlin, Ghetts, Dot Rotten and P Money)
Major League
"Game Over"
(Tinchy Stryder featuring Giggs, Example, Devlin, Professor Green, Tinie Tempah and Chipmunk)
22 2Third Strike
2011"Young Guns"
(Lewi White featuring Ed Sheeran, Yasmin, Griminal and Devlin)
86 Non-album single
2012"Never Be Another"
(Delilah featuring Devlin)
From the Roots Up
2014"2Morrow"
(Mark Morrison featuring Erene, Devlin and Crooked I)
Non-album single
"—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released.

Other charted songs

Other appearances

YearSingleAlbum
2011"Lately"
(Ed Sheeran featuring Devlin)
No. 5 Collaborations Project
2012"Up in Flames"
(Labrinth featuring Devlin and Tinchy Stryder)
Electronic Earth
2020"Windowsill"
(Zayn featuring Devlin)[12]
Nobody Is Listening

Music videos

YearTitleDirector
2009"London City"Digital Dan
[13]
"Community Outcast"
"Shot Music" (with Giggs)
"Giant" ft Sam JacobsLuke Biggins
2010"Brainwashed"Dan Sully[14]
"Runaway" (with Yasmin)Emil Nava[15]
"Game Over" (with Tinchy Stryder et al.)Adam Powell[16]
"Marching Through the Fog"Carly Cussen[17]
"Let It Go" (with Labrinth)Henry Schofield[18]
2011"Our Father"
"Young Guns" (with Lewi White et al.)
2012"London City Part II"
"(All Along The) Watchtower"
2016"Bring Them All" / "Holy Grime" (featuring Wiley)
2017"Blue Skies"Devlin and Roony 'Rsky'Keefe[19]

Notes and References

  1. Peak positions in the UK:
  2. Peak positions for R&B albums in the UK:
  3. Web site: The Devil In by Devlin. iTunes. 5 December 2019.
  4. Web site: The Outcast by Devlin. iTunes. 5 December 2019.
  5. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003HN8QZI 'Tales From the Crypt' by Devlin
  6. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001H64H5K 'Art of Rolling' by Devlin
  7. https://www.facebook.com/officialdevlin/posts/299598350126463 Devlin Facebook Status
  8. Peak positions for Dance singles in the UK:
  9. Peak positions for R&B singles in the UK:
  10. United Kingdom. Devlin . March 19, 2022.
  11. Peak positions for the featured singles in the UK:
  12. Web site: Nobody Is Listening by ZAYN. Apple Music. 15 January 2021.
  13. http://simonekarmarae.blogspot.com/2010/04/devlin-giggs-shot-music-new-video.html/ Devlin 'Shot Music' - Music Video Information
  14. http://www.promonews.tv/2010/07/15/devlin%E2%80%99s-brainwashed-by-dan-sully/ Devlin 'Brainwashed' - Music Video Information
  15. http://www.promonews.tv/2010/09/20/devlin%E2%80%99s-runaway-feat-yasmin-by-emil-nava/ Devlin 'Runaway' - Music Video Information
  16. http://www.rsafilms.com/company/black-dog-uk/director/adam-powell/tinchy-stryder-gameover-2194/ Tinchy Stryder 'Game Over' - Music Video Information
  17. http://www.soulculture.co.uk/blogs/music-blog/musicvids/devlin-marching-through-the-fog-video/ Devlin 'Marching Through the Fog' - Music Video Information
  18. http://www.mixmag.net/2010/12/07/watch-devlin-let-it-go-video/ Devlin 'Let It Go' - Music Video Information
  19. https://www.vevo.com/watch/devlin/blue-skies-(official-video)/GB45A1700677/ Devlin 'Blue Skies' - Music Video Information