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Devin the Dude
Devin the Dude performing in Vancouver in 2006
Devin the Dude performing in Vancouver in 2006
Background information
Origin Houston, Texas
Genre(s) Houston hip hop
Years active 1992-present
Label(s) Rap-A-Lot Records
Associated acts Odd Squad
Scarface
Too Short
Dr. Dre
Snoop Dogg
Website www. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Rap-a-Lot Records (AKA Rap-a-Lot 4 Life) is a Houston hip hop Record label. The Odd Squad is a Southern Hip-hop group consisting of Devin the Dude, Jugg Mugg and Rob Quest Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28 1966) better known by his Stage name Too Short (seen on album covers as Too $hort) is an American Andre Romelle Young (born February 18 1965 primarily known by his stage name Dr Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr (born October 20 1971 His mother nicknamed him " Snoopy " as a child because of the way he dressed and because of his love of devinthedude. com

Devin the Dude (born Devin Copeland) is a Houston hip hop rapper, known for his long career signed to Rap-A-Lot Records. Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and Rap-a-Lot Records (AKA Rap-a-Lot 4 Life) is a Houston hip hop Record label. The New York Times called him "A brilliant oddball with a spaced-out flow. "[1]

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Biography

Born in St. Petersburg, FL, and later moved to Texas while in the fourth grade. As a child he went back and forth from New Boston and Houston and finally settled in the latter after he graduated high school. In the late '80s, Devin met Rob Quest, a blind rapper and producer who was part of a Houston crew called the Coughee Brothas. Later on, the duo formed a group named the Odd Squad and recruited Devin's long-time friend Jugg Mugg and a local DJ named DJ Screw. While not having been able to achieve mainstream success, Devin has developed a following in underground hip hop due to his relaxed and often comedic approach to lyrics and rhyming. Underground Hip-hop, Underground Rap, or Undie (to draw comparison to "indie" or independent rock is an Umbrella term for Hip-hop

Copeland started out as a member of Odd Squad, a group of rappers signed to Rap-A-Lot Records, home of fellow rappers Geto Boys, Scarface, Too Much Trouble, etc. The Odd Squad is a Southern Hip-hop group consisting of Devin the Dude, Jugg Mugg and Rob Quest Rap-a-Lot Records (AKA Rap-a-Lot 4 Life) is a Houston hip hop Record label. Geto Boys (intentionally misspelled although originally spelled Ghetto Boys, its originally formed name is a hip-hop group from Houston Texas Brad Jordan, better known by his Stage name Scarface (and formerly Akshen) is an American Rapper originally known for his work Too Much Trouble (often abbreviated to "TMT" is a defunct Rap group from Houston Texas. Odd Squad released their first album Fadanuf Fa Erybody!! in 1994. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1994. A follow-up has been rumored, but no official release date has been set.

Between 1994 and 1996, Devin made various guest appearances, most notably on "Hand of the Dead Body" (from Scarface's The Diary), where he sang the hook. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996. The Diary is the highly acclaimed third album from rapper Scarface. A hook is a Musical idea, often a short Riff, passage or phrase, that is used in popular music to make a Song appealing and to "catch the In 1995, he was recruited as part of Scarface's supergroup Facemob, which released The Other Side of the Law in 1996 and the almost secret Silence in 2002, though the latter was created without Scarface and Devin. See also 1995 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1995 Record Facemob is a Southern US rap group that was put together by former Geto Boy Scarface. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002

The world got a first glimpse of Devin as a solo artist on Scarface's 1998 double album My Homies, which featured early versions of "Boo Boo'n" and "Show 'Em", and "Fuck Faces". This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998 A double album is an audio Album which spans two units of the primary medium in which it is sold (especially records and Compact Discs. My Homies is a double-disc album by Houston Hip Hop artist Scarface. Later that year, Devin emerged as a fully-fledged solo artist with the release of his album, The Dude. For the Quincy Jones ' album see The Dude. The Dude is the first solo album from Houston rapper Devin the Dude.

Despite being very well received, he did not achieve mainstream success. Continuing to be relatively well-known among the underground hip-hop community during the mid-to-late 2000s (often being called "Rap's best kept secret" or "Your favorite rapper's favorite rapper. ")[2] Devin got the chance of a lifetime when Dr. Dre called him, asking him to be part of the eagerly awaited 2001 album. Andre Romelle Young (born February 18 1965 primarily known by his stage name Dr 2001, sometimes referred to by fans as The Chronic 2001, Dr Dre 2001 and The Chronic 2, is the second album by Hip hop producer He made heads turn when he sang the hook and rapped one verse of "Fuck You" from Dr. "Fuck You" is a 1999 single from Dr Dre 's multi-platinum second album 2001. Dre's 2001 album alongside Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr (born October 20 1971 His mother nicknamed him " Snoopy " as a child because of the way he dressed and because of his love of Devin was signed on as part of the famous Up In Smoke Tour, which headlined Dr. The Up in Smoke Tour was a West Coast hip hop tour in 2000 featuring artist Ice Cube, Eminem with Proof, Snoop Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Xzibit, Ice Cube and many more. Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17 1972 known as Slim Shady and his primary Stage name Eminem, is an Academy Award -winning Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, better known by his Stage name Xzibit (pronounced as "exhibit" is an American rapper, Actor, and O'Shea Jackson (born June 15 1969 better known by his Stage name Ice Cube, is an American Actor, Screenwriter, producer, and

Since then, Devin has released three albums, Just Tryin' Ta Live (2002), To Tha X-Treme (2004) and Waitin' To Inhale (2007). Just Tryin' ta Live is the second album from rapper Devin the Dude. To tha X-Treme is the third solo album from rapper Devin the Dude. See also 2004 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels Waitin' to Inhale is the fourth solo album by Rap-A-Lot Records artist Devin the Dude. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007 Devin has worked with numerous artists in the hip-hop industry, ranging from Scarface, Ice Cube, Andre 3000, Jay-Z, Dr. André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975) better known by his Stage name André 3000, is an American Rapper - Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Dre, Snoop Dogg, UGK, Lil Wayne, Xzibit, Too Short, 8Ball, The Roots, Lil Jon, De La Soul, Del Tha Funky Homosapien, Chamillionaire and Nas. UGK (short for Underground Kingz) a hip-hop act from Port Arthur Texas was formed in 1987 by the late Chad " Pimp C " Butler Dwayne Michael Carter Jr (born September 27 1982 better known by his Stage name Lil Wayne, is an American Rapper. Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28 1966) better known by his Stage name Too Short (seen on album covers as Too $hort) is an American Eight-ball, sometimes called stripes and solids and more rarely bigs and littles or highs and lows, is a Pocket billiards (pool game popular The Roots are an American hip-hop band from Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Jonathan Mortimer Smith (born January 27, 1971) better known by his Stage name Lil Jon, is an American producer, promoter and De La Soul is a Grammy Award-winning hip hop group They are best known for their eclectic sampling and quirky surreal lyrics and their contributions to the evolution Del tha Funkee Homosapien is an Alternative hip hop artist Del was born Teren Delvon Jones on August 12, 1972 in Oakland, California Hakeem Seriki (born November 29 1979 better known by his Stage name Chamillionaire (pronounced Ka-MIL-yin-air kəˌmɪljəˈnεər a Portmanteau of Nasir Jones, nɑːˈsiər (born September 14 1973 better known by his Stage name Nas, nɑːz formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper

As of 2007, Devin the Dude is performing and touring as part of the group The Coughee Brothaz, with the new album titled "Waitin Our Turn" in stores.

Recently, Devin has ended his 15 year relationship with Houston based Rap-A-Lot Records, who consequently decided not to renew his contract. Though the split was amicable, the future of his next release is uncertain as Devin has expressed a desire to create new music but is without a label home. [3]

In 2008 Devin “The Dude” is set to release his next project through BCD Music Group Inc. Devin’s new project titled Smoke Sessions V. 1 will be the first installment of the series Smoke Sessions this will feature Devin “The Dude” and the Coughee Brothaz and will be distributed through BCD Music Group Inc. The album is released, and is available in stores and itunes.

Devin is currently working on a solo album, an Odd Squad album with Jugg, and Rob. Devin is also working on a new Coughee Brothaz. we will have more about release dates soon.

Discography

Albums

Album information
The Dude
  • Released: June 16, 1998
  • Certification: 50,000 copies sold
  • Billboard 200 chart position: #177
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #27
  • Singles: "Georgy"
Just Tryin' Ta Live
  • Released: January 29, 2002
  • Certification: 112,000 copies sold
  • Billboard 200 chart position: #61
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #11
  • Singles: "Lacville '79"
To Tha X-Treme
  • Released: July 13, 2004
  • Certification: 150,000 copies sold
  • Billboard 200 chart position: #55
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #6
  • Singles:
Waitin' To Inhale
  • Released: March 13, 2007
  • Certification: 188,000 copies sold
  • Billboard 200 chart position: #30
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #9
  • Singles: "Little Girl Gone", "What a Job"
Smoke Sessions, Vol. For the Quincy Jones ' album see The Dude. The Dude is the first solo album from Houston rapper Devin the Dude. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Just Tryin' ta Live is the second album from rapper Devin the Dude. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. To tha X-Treme is the third solo album from rapper Devin the Dude. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Waitin' to Inhale is the fourth solo album by Rap-A-Lot Records artist Devin the Dude. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 1
  • Released: April 1, 2008
  • Certification: -
  • Billboard 200: -
  • R&B/Hip-Hop:-
  • Singles:-
Greatest Hits
  • Released: May 13, 2008
  • Certification: -
  • Billboard 200: -
  • R&B/Hip-Hop:-
  • Singles:-

Collaboration albums

Guest appearances

References

  1. ^ The New York Times > Arts > Music > A Visitor's Guide to the Houston Sound
  2. ^ Devin the Dude: Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rapper Published January 1, 2000 http://www.prefixmag.com/features/devin-the-dude/your-favorite-rappers-favorite-rapper/12400
  3. ^ Devin The Dude Leaves Rap-A-Lot Published Tuesday, February 05, 2008 5:35 AM http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2008/02/05/19242606.aspx

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