Devon (rapper)

Devon Martin (born 1963 in England), who performed as Devon, was a Canadian rapper who gained notoriety for a controversial song about police racism, "Mr. Metro", in 1990.

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1963 - England - Canadian - Rapper - Police - Racism - 1990

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Martin was raised in Malton, Ontario, a Toronto suburb, and formed his first band, Shock Waves, at the age of 14, releasing an independent single in 1977. He was subsequently a member of the reggae band 20th Century Rebels, and a supporting musician for Bong Conga Nistas, Messenjah and Lillian Allen.

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Malton, Ontario - Toronto - 1977 - Reggae - 20th Century Rebels - Bong Conga Nistas - Messenjah - Lillian Allen

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He released his first solo album, It's My Nature in 1992. He won the Juno Award for Best Rap Recording in 1993.

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1992 - Juno Award - 1993

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