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Devin the Dude
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Copeland performing in Pearland, Texas in 2010
Background information
Birth name Devin Derico Copeland
Born (1970-06-04) June 4, 1970 (age 54)
Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
Origin Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1989–present
Labels
Associated acts
  • Coughee Brothaz
  • Facemob
  • Screwed Up Click
  • Scarface
  • Smoke DZA

Devin Derico Copeland (born June 4, 1970), better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper known for his unique rapping style and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray" (sometimes "Doubie Ashtray").

Early life

Devin Copeland was born in Pontiac, Michigan on June 4, 1970. He spent most of his early childhood in St. Petersburg, Florida and moved to Houston, Texas while in the fourth grade. He spent the rest of his youth moving back and forth between New Boston and Houston, finally settling in Houston after graduating from high school. As a teenager, Copeland became interested in breakdancing, joining several dance crews until he began rapping, which soon became his main interest. After graduating from high school, he met Rob Quest, a rapper and record producer Jugg Mugg. The trio formed the group the Odd Squad.

Musical career

After forming the Odd Squad (later known as the Coughee Brothaz), the group 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. Copeland has released ten 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), Acoustic Levitation (2017) and Still Rollin' Up: Somethin' To Ride With (2019).

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.

In 2008, he ended his 15-year relationship with Houston-based Rap-A-Lot Records after he decided not to renew his contract. Later that year, he signed with indie label Razor & Tie. Devin is currently being distributed by E1 Entertainment, formerly Koch. In 2012 Devin starred in the comedy Highway. The soundtrack featured songs by 2 Chainz, UGK, Smoke DZA, Tha Dogg Pound, Slim Thug, Curren$y, David Banner, Asher Roth and more. 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.

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
  • Released: June 16, 1998 (US)
  • Label: Rap-A-Lot
  • Formats: CD, download
177 27 x
Just Tryin' ta Live
  • Released: January 29, 2002 (US)
  • Label: Rap-A-Lot
  • Formats: CD, download
61 11 x
To tha X-Treme
  • Released: July 13, 2004 (US)
  • Label: Rap-A-Lot
  • Formats: CD, download
55 6 x
Waitin' to Inhale
  • Released: March 13, 2007 (US)
  • Label: Rap-A-Lot
  • Formats: CD, download
30 9
Landing Gear
  • Released: October 7, 2008 (US)
  • Label: Razor & Tie
  • Formats: CD, download
47 9
Suite 420
  • Released: April 20, 2010 (US)
  • Label: E1
  • Formats: CD, download
88 9
Gotta Be Me
  • Released: November 2, 2010 (US)
  • Label: Real Talk Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, download
90 16
One for the Road
  • Released: October 15, 2013 (US)
  • Label: Coughee Brothaz Music, E1 Music
  • Formats: CD, download
36 21
Acoustic Levitation
  • Released: March 10, 2017 (US)
  • Label: Coughee Brothaz Music, Empire
  • Formats: CD, download
Still Rollin' Up: Somethin' to Ride With
  • Released: July 3, 2019 (US)
  • Label: Coughee Brothaz Music, Empire
  • Formats: CD, download
Soulful Distance
  • Released: February 5, 2021 (US)
  • Label: Coughee Brothaz Music, Empire
  • Formats: CD, download
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart. "x" denotes that chart did not exist at the time.

Collaboration albums

List of collaboration albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US R&B US
Rap
[[Fadanuf Fa Erybody!!]]
(with Odd Squad)
  • Released: February 1, 1994 (US)
  • Label: Rap-A-Lot, Priority
  • Formats: CD, download
66 x
The Other Side of the Law
(with Facemob)
  • Released: August 7, 1996 (US)
  • Label: Rap-A-Lot, Noo Trybe
  • Formats: CD, download
x
Waitin' Our Turn
(with Coughee Brothaz)
  • Released: August 21, 2007 (US)
  • Label: Coughee Brothaz Music
  • Formats: CD, download
72
Fresh Brew
(with Coughee Brothaz)
  • Released: April 19, 2011 (US)
  • Label: Coughee Brothaz Music
  • Formats: CD, download
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart. "x" denotes that chart did not exist at the time.

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
  • Released: April 1, 2008 (US)
  • Label: Starz Music
  • Formats: CD, download
83
Greatest Hits
  • Released: May 13, 2008 (US)
  • Label: Rap-A-Lot
  • Formats: CD, download
66
Hi Life
  • Released: October 7, 2008 (US)
  • Label: Rap-A-Lot
  • Formats: CD, download
29
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Extended plays

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)
  • Released: May 16, 2010 (US)
  • Label: E1
  • Formats: CD, download
Seriously Trippin'
  • Released: May 22, 2012 (US)
  • Label: E1
  • Formats: CD, download
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B

"What a Job"
(Devin the Dude featuring Snoop Dogg and Andre 3000)
2007 124 Waitin' to Inhale
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
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