This week I witnessed another big moment for grime music first-hand when I saw east London MC Devlin appear on stage with the Modfather himself Paul Weller.
I was lucky enough to be the only journalist invited down to the event to hang out backstage with Devs, Dogzilla, Lewi White, DJ Big Beatz and Devs' manager Mikee ... plus PR dude Seb.
I was knackered after a long day at work, but it was well worth the trip down to Brighton.
Devlin has stuck with the whole grime thing regardless of how much mainstream attention it's been getting and now he's making big moves. Performing with Paul Weller is huge, especially coming from a scene like grime, which still doesn't have a huge amount of mainstream support.
Add to this that the grime acts who do get signed or crossover usually dilute their sound for one reason or another. So it's good to see that Devlin, who hasn't comprimised his style, is doing so well.
I was lucky enough to be the only journalist invited down to the event to hang out backstage with Devs, Dogzilla, Lewi White, DJ Big Beatz and Devs' manager Mikee ... plus PR dude Seb.
I was knackered after a long day at work, but it was well worth the trip down to Brighton.
Devlin has stuck with the whole grime thing regardless of how much mainstream attention it's been getting and now he's making big moves. Performing with Paul Weller is huge, especially coming from a scene like grime, which still doesn't have a huge amount of mainstream support.
Add to this that the grime acts who do get signed or crossover usually dilute their sound for one reason or another. So it's good to see that Devlin, who hasn't comprimised his style, is doing so well.
It was good to be there with his crew for such a career defining moment.
I also saw the forthcoming video for Let It Go, produced by and featuring Labrinth. WOW... It is sick.
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