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Rom is joined by UK hip-hop vet Devlin, who shares the three artists that have inspired him in his 3,2,1. Plus music from House Of Pain, Snoop Dogg, Thundercat and Mac Miller.

This week, Rom hears from London rapper Devlin, who started out in UK grime collective O.T Crew, before blowing up with his hit London City.

He chats all about three influential artists in his 3,2,1, and presses play on a track from his latest release, The James Devlin Album.

Rom also plays music from Jay-Z, Gang Starr, ODB and Kelis, plus new BBC Introducing sounds from south London artist JGrrey and Erick The Architect.

Produced by Folded Wing for BBC Radio 2.

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Music Played

  • Run‐D.M.C.

    It's Tricky

  • Yasiin Bey, Pharoahe Monch & Nate Dogg

    Oh No

    • Lyricist Lounge 2.
    • Rawkus Records.

  • JGrrey

    Bedbug (BBC INTRODUCING) (feat. Erick the Architect)

    • Bedbug (Single).
    • Independent.

  • Gang Starr

    You Know My Steez

    • Moment of Truth.
    • Noo Trybe Records / Virgin.

  • ADULTS

    I Forgot How To Love

    • I Forgot How To Love (Single).
    • Independent.

  • Wu-Tang Clan

    Gravel Pit

    • The W.
    • Loud Records / Columbia.

  • Devlin

    London City

    • Bud, Sweat and Beers.
    • Island Records.

  • Wu-Tang Clan

    (BED): C.R.E.A.M

    • Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).
    • Loud Records.

  • Big Pun

    Beware

    • Capital Punishment.
    • Loud Records.

  • Nas

    I Gave You Power

    • It Was Written.
    • Columbia Records.

  • Eminem

    Role Model

    • The Slim Shady LP.
    • Aftermath / Interscope.

  • Devlin

    Trust Issues

    • The Outcast.
    • Devlin Music.

  • T La Rock

    It's Yours

    • It's Yours (Single).
    • Partytime Records / Def Jam.

  • Chingy

    Right There

    • Jackpot.
    • Disturbing Tha Peace / Capitol.

  • Mase

    Feel So Good

    • Harlem World.

  • Thundercat & Mac Miller

    She Knows Too Much

    • It Is What It Is.
    • Brainfeeder.

  • O.D.B.

    Got Your Money (feat. Kelis)

    • N***a Please.
    • Elektra Records.

  • JAY-Z

    A Million And One Questions

    • In My Lifetime, Vol. 1.
    • Roc-A-Fella / Def Jam.

Broadcast

  • Yesterday 00:00
    BBC Radio 2