Hip hop legend and founder member of NWA, DJ Yella has announced he is to perform in Exeter.

The gig has been organised by local gig promoter David Meylan, who brought Snoop Dogg to the city in 2014.

Dave said Snoop’s people put a word in for him after the success of his Devon show.

He added: “Securing DJ Yella has taken a lot of hard work and many phone calls but I am delighted that he has agreed to put on a set in Exeter.

“I said when Snoop came that we can punch above our weight and this booking shows that was no fluke.”
  
DJ Yella’s profile has been raised by the release of the movie Straight Outta Compton, which charts NWA’s rise to fame and subsequent split.

Born and raised in Compton, California, DJ Yella grew up listening to funk music and learned to play the drums.

DJ-ing in Los Angeles clubs as a teenager, he soon met Dr. Dre and the two became friends, founding the band.

N.W.A released their debut studio album, Straight Outta Compton, in 1988. With its famous opening salvo of three tracks, the group reflected the rising anger of the urban youth.

DJ Yella’s gig takes place at Exeter’s Timepiece nightclub this Saturday night (February 6).

For tickets log onto www.timepiecenightclub.co.uk