50 Grand

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"50 Grand"
Single by Devlin featuring Skepta
from the album The Devil In
ReleasedMay 11, 2015 (2015-05-11)
Recorded2015
Genre Hip hop
Length2:49
Label Island Records
Songwriter(s)
  • Devlin
  • Skepta
  • Christopher Hanlon
  • Laidi Saliasi
Producer(s)
  • Term
  • Ratchet
[1]
Devlin singles chronology
"Rewind"
(2013)
"50 Grand"
(2015)
Skepta singles chronology
"Shutdown"
(2015)
"50 Grand"
(2015)
"Ladies Hit Squad"
(2016)

"50 Grand" is a song by English rapper Devlin, released May 11, 2015. [2] It's produced by Term & Ratchet. It features vocals from Skepta. [1]

Contents

Release

The single was released under record label Island Records. It was Devlin's first release after his 18-month break from music.

Track listing

Video

The video for "50 Grand" was uploaded to YouTube on June 12, 2015. The video shows Skepta running away from people who have seen his jewelry and it also shows Devlin walking around a London estate. [3]

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References

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  3. Devlin - 50 Grand ft. Skepta. YouTube. 12 June 2015.