The soundtrack featured songs by 2 Chainz, UGK, Smoke DZA, Tha Dogg Pound, Slim Thug, Curren$y, David Banner, Asher Roth and more.ĭespite 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. 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. Devin is currently being distributed by E1 Entertainment, formerly Koch.
Later that year, he signed with indie label Razor & Tie. In 2008, he ended his 15-year relationship with Houston-based Rap-A-Lot Records after he decided not to renew his contract. 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. He also made a number of guest appearances, including on Dr. Copeland has released 9 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), One for the Road (2013) and Acoustic Levitation (2017). Copeland moved on to become part of Scarface's Facemob before going solo in 1998. The label is notable for being the home of hip-hop artists such as Geto Boys, Scarface, and Too Much Trouble. After graduating from high school, he met Rob Quest, a blind rapper and record producer, and the duo formed the group the Odd Squad.ĭevin 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. As a teenager, Copeland became interested in breakdancing, joining several dance crews until he began rapping, which soon became his main interest. He smoked marijuana for the first time at a skating rink in seventh grade marijuana would later become a major influence on his music. He spent his childhood moving back and forth from New Boston and Houston, finally settling in Houston after graduating from high school. Petersburg, Florida and moved to Texas while in the fourth grade. He spent most of his childhood growing up in St. Gudda Gudda) (bonus track)ĭevin Copeland was born in Pontiac, Michigan on June 4, 1970. Devin The Dude - Gimme Some (Devin mix)ġ7. 1,” was released in April 2008 and has to sold 6,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.01. But, honestly, videos give me a headache.”ĭevin the Dude’s last album, “Smoke Sessions, Vol. “If we could find a treatment that works, I’m open. As for a video for his first single once its selected, fans might have to wait a bit longer. The Coughee Brothers and the Odd Squad are crafting most of the production for “Landing Gear.” Meanwhile, Devin is intent on embarking on a 30-state college market promotional tour in October. The MC says he wanted the option to release other one-off projects without being hampered by red tape. Razor & Tie just came with a cool proposition.”ĭevin added that he also wasn’t interested in a four- to five-year contract, which is typically the case when an artist signs with a major label. While I wouldn’t want to stand in line, waiting for my project to come out behind other artists, I wouldn’t mind a larger label. “Koch was interested but I chose to go with Razor because they made it easy and the numbers were right. “Razor mostly does metal and punk and I had a couple of deals on the table,” Devin said.
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