Charlotte Devaney is a British DJ, producer, singer, dancer, and actress.

Charlotte Devaney
Devaney in the "Flip It" video shoot
Devaney in the "Flip It" video shoot
Background information
GenresHouse, Trap, electro house, Breakbeat, Hip hop
Occupation(s)DJ, musical artist, actress
Years active2008–present
LabelsCapitol / Virgin Records / Universal Music Australia / Karma London Records
Websitecharlottedevaney.com

Career

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In 2008, Devaney played transgender[1] Bobbie in the British comedy movie How to Lose Friends & Alienate People.[2][3]

Devaney's first release "Flip It" featuring Snoop Dogg was first released on Devaney's own label on 2013, but was re-produced as "(The Edit)" and re-released as her first major label single in autumn 2015.[4][5] The track reached No. 12 in the Australian National Chart[6][7] and No. 20 in the Polish Airplay Top 100 Charts.[8]

The track received Gold certification in Australia from the ARIA in January 2016 and Platinum certification in March 2016.[9] The track was remixed by house music producer Erick Morillo.[10]

In 2014, Devaney released "Bass Dunk", featuring Fatman Scoop and Lady Leshurr this was re-released as "Bass Dunk (The Edit)" in April 2016, with a further edit by producer Tigermonkey in March 2017.[11]

In April 2017, Devaney appeared on the cover of DJ Mag Malaysia.[12]

In August 2017, Devaney released "Lemon Latte" with Houston-born rapper Riff Raff.[13]

Devaney has worked with Snoop Dogg, Fatman Scoop,[14] Lady Leshurr,[15][16] the Ragga Twins, Rich the Kid and Riff Raff (rapper) and many more on music released through her own record label, Karma London Records.

In January 2018, Devaney joined forces with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in a campaign promoting her single "Avocado" featuring American rapper Rich the Kid.[17]

In July 2018, Devaney released "You Got It".[18] featuring British singer and The Voice UK semi-finalist Tanya Lacey[19] The track was launched along with an article by Avid Technology[20]

On 31 October 2018, Devaney released "Animal" with LA Rapper Lil Debbie and New York rapper Knytro.[21]

Curtis Woodman incident

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In January 2014, Devaney and five others were acquitted of kidnapping, following a three-and-a-half week trial at Bristol Crown Court. The six were accused of kidnapping businessman Curtis Woodman in September 2012, who failed to pay them £42,000 in wages. Devaney later said that the story could be turned into a film, and that she was in discussion with producers.[22][23]

Personal life

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Devaney founded the dancing collective Narni Shakers.[24]

Devaney is the granddaughter of former Labour MP Renée Short.[25]

Devaney's boyfriend is former BBC Radio 1 DJ Fabio.[26]

Singles

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References

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  1. ^ "Clever spoof won't 'Alienate People'". Boston Herald. 3 October 2008.
  2. ^ "Superstar DJ Charlotte Devaney is a model clubber". Oxford Mail.
  3. ^ "DJ Charlotte Devaney: 'How I went from dancer to making music with Snoop Dogg'". Look.co.uk. 12 November 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Charlotte Devaney and Snoop Dogg Demonstrate How to 'Flip It'". PopCrush.com.
  5. ^ "Watch Snoop Dogg and Charlotte Devaney's Unholy Alliance of Melbourne Bounce, LSD, and Heavy Petting". Thump.vice.com.
  6. ^ "ARIA Singles: Justin Bieber 'Love Yourself' Racks Up Second Week At No 1". Noise11.com.
  7. ^ "ARIA Singles Chart". Ariacharts.com.au.
  8. ^ "Polish Airplay Top 100 – 13.02. – 19.02.2016". Bestsellery.zpav.pl.
  9. ^ "ARIA Singles". Noise11.com.
  10. ^ "Magnetic Premiere: Charlotte Devaney – Flip It Feat. Snoop Dogg (Erick Morillo Remix)". Magneticmag.com.
  11. ^ "New Tune Alert: Charlotte Devaney – Bass Dunk ft. Lady Leshurr & Fatman Scoop (Tigermonkey Edit)". Flavourmag.co.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  12. ^ "Charlotte Devaney". Djmagmalaysia.my. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  13. ^ "Lemon Latte – The new track from Charlotte Devaney is OUT NOW with the awesome new video coming soon". Flavourmag.co.uk. 25 August 2017.
  14. ^ "Fatman Scoop and DJ Charlotte Devaney to perform at Coventry bar next month". Coventry Telegraph.
  15. ^ "Charlotte Devaney drops music video featuring Fatman Scoop and Lady Leshurr". Femalefirst.co.uk.
  16. ^ "TRACK: Charlotte Devaney feat. Fat Man Scoop + Lady Leshurr 'Bass Dunk'". DropoutUK.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  17. ^ "VIDEO: You'll Never Get This Avocado Beat Out of Your Head". Peta.org. 12 January 2018.
  18. ^ a b Foster, Leonard (3 August 2018). "You Got It - Charlotte Devaney ft. Tanya Lacey new single Out Now". Flavourmag.co.uk. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  19. ^ "The Voice UK's Tanya Lacey: Everything you need to know about the Team Will semi-finalist". Radiotimes.com.
  20. ^ "Charlotte Devaney: Rising Above the Rest with Pro Tools". Avid.com.
  21. ^ "Charlotte Devaney unleashes Animal". Flavourmag.co.uk. 20 December 2018.
  22. ^ "Lapdancers and their manager Charlotte Devaney cleared of kidnap". The Independent.
  23. ^ "Case of city lap dancers cleared of kidnapping nightclub boss to be made into movie". Daily Echo. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  24. ^ "On set with the Narni Shakers and DJ Charlotte Devaney". Flavourmag.co.uk.
  25. ^ Charlotte Devaney. "My Grandmother was Renee Short @UKLabour MP, I've known nothing else but Labour all my life, we need them back in!!!". Twitter.com. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  26. ^ "Superstar DJ Charlotte Devaney is a model clubber". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  27. ^ "Charlotte Devaney Ft. Fatman Scoop & Lady Leshurr - Bass Dunk". Discogs.com. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  28. ^ "Premiere: Charlotte Devaney's New Video". Djmag.com. 6 March 2015.
  29. ^ Foster, Leonard (31 August 2016). "Watch: Mc Neat featuring Charlotte Devaney new video 'Pull Up'". Flavourmag.co.uk.
  30. ^ "Charlotte Devaney ft Lady Leshurr & Fatman Scoop - Bass Dunk (Tigermonkey Edit)". Discogs.com.
  31. ^ "Lemon Latte Stream links – Music– Single by Charlotte Devaney X Riff Raff". Archived from the original on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  32. ^ Haycock, Annalisa (26 January 2018). "Feast your eyes on this - Charlotte Devaney drops new single 'Avocado'!". Guestlist.net.
  33. ^ "Charlotte Devaney and Tanya Lacey reveal 7 things they want You to know about Them!". Femalefirst.co.uk. 8 August 2018.
  34. ^ "Charlotte Devaney's Halloween release 'Animal' ft Lil Debbie & Knytro". Djanemag.com. 1 November 2018.
  35. ^ "Listen: Charlotte Devaney - 'Boogie' (feat. Aliki)". Clashmusic.com. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
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