Devin the Dude

Devin the Dude

Devin the Dude performing in Pearland, TX in 2010
Background information
Birth name Devin Copeland
Born (1970-06-04) June 4, 1970
Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Origin Houston, Texas, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, Record producer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1992–present
Labels Rap-a-Lot, Razor & Tie, Real Talk, E1
Associated acts Coughee Brothaz, Facemob, Scarface, Snoop Dogg, Andre 3000, UGK, Curren$y, Smoke DZA
Website www.myspace.com/devinthedude

Devin Copeland (born June 4, 1970), better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American hip hop recording artist from Houston, Texas. He is perhaps best known for his unique rapping style, his long career signed to Rap-A-Lot Records, as well as his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray".

Early life

Devin Copeland was born in Pontiac, Michigan on June 4, 1970. He spent most of his childhood growing up in St. Petersburg, Florida and moved to Texas while in the fourth grade.[1] He spent his childhood moving back and forth from New Boston and Houston, finally settling in Houston after graduating from high school. He smoked marijuana for the first time at a skating rink in seventh grade; marijuana would later become a major influence on his music.[2] As a teenager, Copeland became interested in breakdancing, joining several dance crews until he began rapping, which soon became his main interest.[2] After graduating from high school, he met Rob Quest, a blind rapper and record producer, and the duo formed the group the Odd Squad.[1]

Musical career

Devin Copeland started out as a member of the Odd Squad (later known as the Coughee Brothaz), 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.[3] Copeland has released eight solo albums: The Dude (1998), Just Tryin' ta Live (2002), To tha X-Treme (2004), Waitin' to Inhale (2007), Landing Gear (2008), Suite 420 (2010), Gotta Be Me (2010) and One for the Road (2013). He also made a number of guest appearances, including on Dr. Dre's "Fuck You" in 1999, De La Soul's "Baby Phat" in 2001, Slim Thug's "I'm Back" off of Boss of All Bosses in 2009, Gucci Mane's "Kush Is My Cologne" of off The State vs Radric Davis in 2009 alongside Bun B & E-40, Tech N9ne's "After Party" in 2010 off of The Gates Mixed Plate, and Young Jeezy's "Higher Learning" off of the late 2011 album Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition.

In 2008, he ended his 15-year relationship with Houston-based Rap-A-Lot Records after he decided not to renew his contract.[4] Later that year, he signed with indie label Razor & Tie.[5] Devin is currently being distributed by E1 Entertainment, formerly Koch. In 2013 Devin starred in the stoner comedy Highway 420, in which two pot smoking buddies go on a quest to find the best bud in the country on the legendary Highway 420. The soundtrack featured songs by 2 Chainz, UGK, Smoke DZA, Tha Dogg Pound, Slim Thug, Curren$y, David Banner, Asher Roth and more.[6] On June 24, 2013 Devin announced that his eighth studio album would be titled One for the Road and be released in September 2013. It would later be confirmed for an October 8, 2013 release.[7]

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."[8] In addition, he has been called "Rap's best-kept secret" and "Your favorite rapper's favorite rapper."[9] 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

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US R&B US
Rap
The Dude 177 27 —
Just Tryin' ta Live 61 11 —
To tha X-Treme 55 6 —
Waitin' to Inhale 30 9 —
Landing Gear 47 9 —
Suite 420 88 9 —
Gotta Be Me 90 16 —
One For the Road — 36 21
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Collaborative albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US R&B US
Rap
Fadanuf Fa Erybody
(with Odd Squad)		 — — —
The Other Side of the Law
(with Facemob)		 — — —
Waitin' Our Turn
(with Coughee Brothaz)		 — 72 —
Fresh Brew
(with Coughee Brothaz)		 — — —
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US R&B US
Rap
Do Not DistHerb (Suite #420) — — —
Seriously Trippin — — —
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US R&B US
Rap
Smoke Sessions, Vol. 1 — 83 —
Greatest Hits — 66 —
Hi Life — 29 —
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B
[26]
"What a Job"
(Devin the Dude featuring Snoop Dogg and Andre 3000)		 2007 — 124 Waitin' to Inhale
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Thanks for the Blessing" 1993 5th Ward Boyz, Bushwick Bill Ghetto Dope
"Hand of the Dead Body" 1994 Scarface, Ice Cube The Diary
"Pussy, Weed & Alcohol" 1997 5th Ward Boyz, Willie D Usual Suspects
"Money Makes the World Go 'Round" Scarface, Daz Dillinger, K.B. The Untouchable
"Southside: Houston, Texas" 1998 Scarface, Tela My Homies
"Fuck Faces" Scarface, Too Short, Tela
"Do What You Want" Scarface
"Boo Boo'n"
"Like Some Hoes" Geto Boys Da Good Da Bad & Da Ugly
"Better Now" 1999 Big Mike, MC Breed Hard to Hit
"P.W.A." 5th Ward Boyz, Willy D Keep It Poppin'
"Fuck You" Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg 2001
"Drugs" 2000 Tela The World Ain't Enuff
"Superstar" E.S.G., Double D City Under Siege
"4 O'Clock in Da Mornin" Bun B, Middl Fngz Live! From Da Manjah
"Life Without Fear" Ice Water Slaughter, June Bugg of Criminal Elament Life Without Fear
"When We Ride" Big Gank, Myti 8mm Film
"Just Sex" Lil Sin, Billy Cook Livin In Sin
"In & Out" Scarface, Too Short The Last of a Dying Breed
"Strange" 2001 918, K.B. Reincarnated
"Ain't That a Bitch (Ask Yourself)" UGK Dirty Money
"Pussy" 2002 Jay-Z, R. Kelly The Best of Both Worlds
"Issues" Luniz, K.B. Silver & Black
"Pimp Life" Too Short, Bun B, Big Gipp What's My Favorite Word?
"Keep Goin'" Kool G Rap, Snoop Dogg N/A
"Only Your Mother" 2003 Scarface, Tela Balls and My Word
"Ooh Na Na Naa Naa" Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, Oobie Kings of Crunk
"Just Sex" Big Mello, Billy Cook Done Deal
"Ya Boy" Yukmouth, Ampichino Godzilla
"Hey, Let's Go" Too Short, Cutty Cartel Married to the Game
"Don't Fake" 2004 Trae, Bun B Same Thing Different Day
"Still We Ride" Sambow Sambow
"Where Can We Go" The Alchemist 1st Infantry
"Poisonous" Dilated Peoples Neighborhood Watch
"Somebody's Gotta Do It" The Roots The Tipping Point
"Signz Of Hate" 2005 K-Rino, Trae, Top Dog, Wicked Cricket Fear No Evil
"Back Up Plan" Paul Wall, Chamillionaire Controversy Sells
"Ain't No Tellin" Baby Drew Street Music
"The Mule" Z-Ro, Juvenile Let the Truth Be Told
"Porno Bitches" Bizarre, Big Boi, Kon Artis Hannicap Circus
"Everytime" Pimp C Sweet James Jones Stories
"Body Rock Wit Me" Lil' Keke Undaground All Stars: The Texas Line Up
"I'm Gone" Capone, Butch Cassidy Pain, Time And Glory
"Deez Bitches" 2006 Scarface, Lil Ron, Dolla Boy My Homies Part 2
"So Tired" Hi-Tek, Bun B, Pretty Ugly, Dion Hi-Teknology²: The Chip
"Coming Home" 2007 Big Hawk, Chamillionaire, Trae Endangered Species
"Beneath The Diamonds" DJ Drama, Twista, La the Darkman & Denaun Porter Gangsta Grillz: The Album
"All Wrong" The Alchemist The Cutting Room Floor 2
"We Gonna Get Blowed" Big WIll, Neeko Mag, Keon Thug Paraphernalia
"Sache' Shades" Gator Main, The Ballplayas, Big Moe Texas The Album
"Replay" Numskull Numworld
"Long Time Comin'" Special Teamz Stereotypez
"Rocky Road" Chamillionaire Ultimate Victory
"The Best Thing Goin'" 2008 Yukmouth, Richie Rich, Too Short, Danice “The Morning Star” Million Dollar Mouthpiece
"Kush Is My Cologne" 2009 Gucci Mane, Bun B, E-40 The State vs. Radric Davis
"From Behind" Caviar, E-40 The Genesis
"Mind of Ah Madman" Tha Realest, Sean P. Witness Tha Realest
"Keep Callin'" The Jacka Tear Gas
"I'm Back" Slim Thug Boss of All Bosses
"Give Me a Call" Mike Jones The Voice
"Get High 2 Day" 2010 Alaska Redd Trapped In The Land of the Frozen
"Chilled Coughphee" Curren$y Pilot Talk
"Moon & Stars" Big K.R.I.T. K.R.I.T. Wuz Here
"Caddy Music" Slim Thug, Dre Day Tha Thug Show
"Afterparty" Tech N9ne, Kutt Calhoun The Gates Mixed Plate
"Rollin' & Smokin'" Spice 1, 2Pac, Scarface N/A
"Smoke Everyday" Paul Wall, Z-Ro Heart of a Champion
"Lie to You" Stat Quo, Raheem DeVaughn Statlanta
"Lookin' Back" 2011 E-40 Revenue Retrievin': Overtime Shift
"Up & Down" Baby Drew, Ges Bar-B-Que or Mildew
"Higher Learning" Young Jeezy, Snoop Dogg, Mitchelle'l TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition
"I Don't Need No Bitch" Snoop Dogg, Kobe Honeycutt Doggumentary
"What the Lovers Do" Saigon The Greatest Story Never Told
"Never Low" Marcus Manchild Spaced Out
"White Papers" Smoke DZA The Hustlers Catalog
"Hydroplaning" 2012 Big K.R.I.T. Live from the Underground
"Doobie in the Ashtray" Baby Bash, Young Dru M.S.U.
"I'm A Stop" Too Short, 50 Cent, Twista No Trespassing
"Highway" Smoke DZA, June Summers Substance Abuse
"Marley & Me (Remix)" Smoke DZA, Curren$y, Asher Roth
"On One" 2013 Bun B, The Gator Main Trill OG: The Epilogue
"My Issues and Me" Anttwon Lewis, Cold Play The Pharaoh & the Disciple
"Wut the Fuk" Cory Mo, Slim Thug Country Raptunes, Vol. 2
"Gettin High" Cory Mo, B.o.B, Chalie Boy It's Been About Time
"Gettin High" Cory Mo, Daz Dillinger, Chamillionaire Take It or Leave It
"I Wouldn't Mind" AD, Starbuks Intelligent Design
"Destiny" 2014 t.h.e. MisFit Crazy8 Re-State Of Emergency
"Get Blowed" Daz Dillinger, Snoop Dogg Weed Money
"Broke" Acie High L.O.V.E
"Elevated" A-Wax Jr. High to the Pen Vol. 2
"Get Lifted" King Chip N/A
"1 Hit" Berner, B-Real Prohibition
"Mo Better Cool" Big K.R.I.T., Big Sant, Bun B Cadillactica
"Best Believe" Lil' Keke, Paul Wall Money Don't Sleep
"Pussy" Stat Quo ATLA: All This Life Allows, Vol. 1
"Ain't Said Shit" 2015 Pimp C, Ty Dolla $ign Long Live the Pimp
"I Needs Mine" Scotty ATL, 8Ball The Cooligan
"Get More" Berner, Cam'ron Contraband
"Crumble the Satellite" Paul Wall, Curren$y Slab God
"Propane" 2016 Rittz, MJG Top Of The Line

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