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==Musical career== |
==Musical career== |
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Copeland started out as a member of the Coughee Brothaz, later known as [[Odd Squad]], a group of rappers signed to [[ |
Copeland started out as a member of the Coughee Brothaz, 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 (rapper)|Scarface]], and [[Too Much Trouble]]. Copeland moved on to become part of Scarface's Facemob, before going solo in 1998.<ref name="Shapiro">Shapiro, Peter (2005) ''The Rough Guide to Hip-Hop'', Rough Guides, ISBN 1-84353-263-8, p.86-87</ref> Copeland has released five solo albums: ''[[The Dude]]'' ([[1998 in music|1998]]), ''[[Just Tryin' ta Live]]'' ([[2002 in music|2002]]), ''[[To tha X-Treme]]'' ([[2004 in music|2004]]), ''[[Waitin' to Inhale]]'' ([[2007 in music|2007]]), and ''[[Landing Gear]]'' ([[2008 in music|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.<ref name="Shapiro" /> |
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In 2008, he ended his 15 year relationship with Houston based [[ |
In 2008, he ended his 15 year relationship with Houston based [[Rap-A-Lot Records]] because the label failed to renew his contract.<ref>Richburg, Chris (2008) "[http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2008/02/05/19242606.aspx Devin The Dude Leaves Rape-A-Lot]", ''Allhiphop.com'', 5 February 2008</ref> Later that year, he signed with indie label [[Razor & Tie]].<ref>Crosley, Hillary (2008) "[http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003827567 Devin The Dude Inks with Razor and Tie]", ''[[Billboard]]'', 15 July 2008</ref> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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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 Rape-A-Lot Records as well as his 2002 song Lacville '79.
Musical career
Copeland started out as a member of the Coughee Brothaz, 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.[1] 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.[1]
In 2008, he ended his 15 year relationship with Houston based Rap-A-Lot Records because the label failed to renew his contract.[2] Later that year, he signed with indie label Razor & Tie.[3]
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. The New York Times has called him "A brilliant oddball with a spaced-out flow."[4] In addition, he has been called "Rap's best-kept secret" and "Your favorite rapper's favorite rapper."[5] In 2007, he appeared in a documentary titled Screwed In Houston produced by VBS/Vice Magazine that details the history of the Houston rap scene.
Discography
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 |
| Smoke Sessions, Vol. 1 |
| Greatest Hits |
| Hi Life |
| Landing Gear |
References
- ^ 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 Rape-A-Lot", Allhiphop.com, 5 February 2008
- ^ Crosley, Hillary (2008) "Devin The Dude Inks with Razor and Tie", Billboard, 15 July 2008
- ^ Sanneh, Kalefa (2005) "A Visitor's Guide to the Houston Sound", New York Times, 17 April 2005
- ^ 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 )))
External links
- MP3 audio interview with Devin the Dude on the radio program The Sound of Young America
- Template: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