Werd (SOS) Also known as Drew Devine, is an hip hop artist signed to Sons of Scotland (S.O.S) record publishing based in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. First released material with fellow emcee and Edinburgh resident Deeko, the duo gained success in Scotland and performed at various gigs throughout the country. Their release S.O.S: Werd n Deeko vol.1, created an underground following for both artists, however Werd never reached a larger audience until the release of The Scottish Rapper Mixtape towards the end of 2008. This mixtape attracted the ears of local promoters and artists projecting him to new heights and gaining exposure on a national scale.
Werd continued gain exposure once teamed up with fellow Edinburgh artist Wardie Burns to create the 26 track ‘Vagabonds’ mixtape. The follow up mini-album ‘Vagabonds In Space’ released June 8th 2011 along with Zambian Astronaut further increased their presence in the UK Music scene. The album features arguably the most recognized Scottish hip hop artists, Madhat McGore, Adam Holmes and Glasgow’s Mog who featured on the debut ‘award winning’ music video titled ‘A Declaration’.
Werd therefore has continued to push the music, appearing on national UK radio and international hip-hop stations in Germany, Norway, France, Canada and US. Featured on local stations such as Glasgow University’s Subcity Radio, Leith FM and Steg G’s Sunny Govan Community Radio he has progressed to larger national stations such as BBC Radio 1Xtra and Scotland’s BBC Radio 1 also appearing on Ally McCrae’s Introducing show with Wardie Burns discussing and playing live tracks from his ‘Oor Wardie’ album (released on SOS).
Werd has also worked with BBC Radio 1’s Charlie Sloth as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Scottish rap showcase, performing live on the famous Royal Mile. Furthermore, featured in BBC 1Xtra documentary ‘Rap Britannia – The UK State Of Rhyme’, A visual story from 1Xtra following Charlie Sloth’s journey to find out about rappers in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The follow up to the award-winning It’s Grime Up North.
Further to his successful solo gigs he has also supported some of the UK’s top hip-hop / rap acts including; Dr Syntax, Stig of the Dump, Devlin and former members of The Diplomats and founding Eurogang members S.A.S.
Other than live performances, gigs have included hosting battles for Scotland Stand Up, Scot Style and Don’t Flop.
