Devin the Dude
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| Devin the Dude | |
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 Devin the Dude performing in Vancouver in 2006
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Devin Copeland |
| Born | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Origin | Houston, Texas |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1992-present |
| Label(s) | Rap-a-Lot Records Razor & Tie |
| Associated acts | Odd Squad Scarface Too Short Dr. Dre Snoop Dogg Chamillionaire |
| Website | www.devin-the-dude.com |
Devin Copeland, better known by his stage name, Devin the Dude, is a Houston hip hop artist. He is best known for his unique rapping style and his long career signed to Rap-A-Lot Records as well as his 2002 song Lacville '79. The New York Times has called him "A brilliant oddball with a spaced-out flow."[1]
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[edit] Musical career
Copeland started out as a member of the Coughee Brothas, later known as Odd Squad, a group of rappers signed to Rap-A-Lot Records. The label is notable for being the home of hip-hop artists such as Geto Boys, Scarface, and Too Much Trouble. Copeland moved on to become part of Scarface's Facemob, before going solo in 1998.[2] Copeland has released five solo albums: The Dude (1998), Just Tryin' ta Live (2002), To tha X-Treme (2004), Waitin' to Inhale (2007), and Landing Gear (2008). He also made a number of guest appearances, including on Dr. Dre's "Fuck You" in 1999, and De La Soul's "Baby Phat" in 2001.[2]
In 2008, Devin ended his 15 year relationship with Houston based Rap-A-Lot Records because the label failed to renew his contract.[3] Later that year, Devin signed with indie label Razor & Tie.[4]
[edit] Reception
Despite being a critical success, Devin the Dude has not achieved success in the mainstream but continues to be a well-known underground hip-hop artist. Devin has been called "Rap's best-kept secret" and "Your favorite rapper's favorite rapper."[5] In 2007, Devin the Dude appeared in a documentary titled Screwed In Houston produced by VBS/Vice Magazine that details the history of the Houston rap scene.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Album information |
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| The Dude |
Just Tryin' ta Live
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| To tha X-Treme |
| Waitin' to Inhale |
| Waitin' Our Turn (with Coughee Brothaz) |
| Smoke Sessions, Vol. 1 |
| Greatest Hits |
| Landing Gear |
| Hi Life |
[edit] References
- ^ Sanneh, Kalefa (2005) "A Visitor's Guide to the Houston Sound", New York Times, 17 April 2005
- ^ a b Shapiro, Peter (2005) The Rough Guide to Hip-Hop, Rough Guides, ISBN 1-84353-263-8, p.86-87
- ^ Richburg, Chris (2008) "Devin The Dude Leaves Rap-A-Lot", Allhiphop.com, 5 February 2008
- ^ Crosley, Hillary (2008) "Devin The Dude Inks with Razor and Tie", Billboard, 15 July 2008
- ^ Martinez, Rafael (2000) "Devin the Dude: Your Favorite Rapper's Favourite Rapper", Prefix, 1 January 2000
- ^ a b allmusic ((( Devin the Dude > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))
- ^ a b allmusic ((( Just Tryin' ta Live > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j allmusic ((( Devin the Dude > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))
[edit] External links
- MP3 audio interview with Devin the Dude on the radio program The Sound of Young America
- Devin the Dude at MySpace
- Devin the Dude Interview
- The DJBooth: Interview with Devin The Dude (Apr '07)
- Devin Performing "F*ck You" off of Dr. Dre's 2001 -- Boston, MA
