Devlin signs to Island Records.

After months and months of rumours, speculation and a bidding war between some of the biggest major record labels in the world,

Devlin has signed a record deal with the mighty Island Records/Universal.

Island Records was started in Jamaica in 1959 and quickly became a force to be reckoned with in world music. Islands hugely influential roster of artists include legends like Bob Marley, U2, Eric B & Rakim, Grace Jones, Paul Weller and Amy Winehouse to name a few.

Island expressed an interest in signing Devlin in 2009 after the young Outaker took the year by storm with his hit track London City, But Island wasn’t the only major label interested in getting Devlin’s signature and a 3 month bidding war in sued.

At one point Devlin and manager Colin Batsa (pictured left) had 5 major record labels interested in adding him to their roster.

If things weren’t hectic enough, Devlin was listed in the BBC Sound Of list alongside 14 other acts highlighted as the most exciting musical talents for the coming year. Other acts listed included Ellie Goulding and UK rapper Giggs.

By the end of 2009 Devlin had a deal with 360 Records, videos for Community Outcast, Giant and London City on rotation on Channel AKA (Sky 370) and Starz TV and started performing up and down the country as the bookings flooded in.

Finally after months of negotiations Devlin and his management team gathered at the Universal building in London to sign the deal with Island Records. The label who’s other artists include The Sugababes, Tinchy Stryder and Wiley are very happy to have landed their man and are now focused on deliverying Devlin’s long awaited debut album Bud, Seat & Beers.

Devlin is still and always will be an Outaker and will continue to make music with his crew and friends like Ghetts and Griminal.

Devlin is very excited to begin a new chapter in his music career and hopes he will continue to recieve the support of his fans and all the people that have helped to spread his name all over the world.

I hope you will join us in wishing Devlin the best of luck for the future.

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