Devin The Dude Leaves Rap-A-Lot!

[Eddie G.]

 IT'S A WRAP FOR DEVIN THE DUDE AND RAP-A-LOT RECORDS

(Houston, TX, February 4, 2008) After more than 15 years with his one and only record label, Devin the Dude has decided not to renew his contract with Rap-A-Lot Records in an effort to pursue other career options. Since signing his deal with the Odd Squad on Rap-A-Lot records in 1992, the legendary comedic rapper has been splitting the spleens of hip-hop lovers with his hilarious brand of risqué funk with each project. Releasing their first album together Fadanuf Fa Erybody in 1994 the group's unique style, flow and themes quickly made them a favorite on the underground.

Recognizing his genuine appeal, Houston's Godfather of hip-hop invited Devin to join another group, Face Mob which only put out one album together (The Other Side of the Law, 1996). When Face Mob broke up it was time for Devin to strike out on his own and he delivered his first solo classic The Dude. As a fan of Smokey Robinson's LP of the same title, Devin's first solo offering was filled with the same style of funk laden grooves doused with the Coughee Bros signature brand of smoothed out hip-hop production and secured The Dude as a classic hip-hop album with his ode to Wine, Women and Weed. Although the album lacked the commercial success many felt it deserved, it brought Devin to the attention of the likes of Dr. Dre who invited the rapper to do a verse on the hit single "F*%k You" on Dre Dre's Chronic album in 2001 catapulting him to another level in the game.

Devin recorded three solo albums with Rap-A-Lot over the course of the last 10 years Just Trying 2 Live (2002) 2 Tha Extreme (2004) and delivering yet another classic with his final album Waiting to Inhale which dropped March 07. "Rap-A-Lot has been my family for a long time and there's no bad blood at all," Explains Devin of his decision to leave the label, "But change is a part of life and I feel like this is the time to make a change and focus more on the business side of my career, I've had a nice run so I'd like to develop artists and give some of these other cats out here a platform to shine." Devin has spent this past year touring with his original Coughee Bros. promoting the recently released independent project "Waitin Our Turn". With several offers on the table for label situations, Devin is exploring options right now but is ready to get back in the lab and blow out another batch of his finest music for a new generation of music lovers.

[Mackin]

Oh Really??
Best Of Luck!!
Will be looking out for more of his new Stuff!!
Devin got that smooth music!

[SmokinDro520]

  I didnt think he would actually go through with it

[The-Leak (aka) kingwell (bka) JULES]

He just put out a fuckin dope mixtape.  Must be why.

[Lunatic]

good luck 2 him..brings those aftermath rumours closer to being true

[Invincible]

good luck 2 him..brings those aftermath rumours closer to being true

He better not sign for the Math. He'll never get any music out on there.

[jeromechickenbone]

good luck 2 him..brings those aftermath rumours closer to being true

That would be the absolute worst thing that could happen to him.

[Lunatic]

good luck 2 him..brings those aftermath rumours closer to being true

That would be the absolute worst thing that could happen to him.

i agree, not saying i hope he goes their. just refreshing the memories of those who forgot that story that came out a month (or so) ago sayin he was leavin rap-a-lot for the math...and now he officially leaves rap-a-lot

[K.Dub]

Damn, hope he finds a suitable home for his music, creativity and plans for releases.
I hope to God he doesn't sing to the Math

Thanks for the info Eddie

[Laconic]

Good for him...I'd love to see a Devin record entirely produced by KNO of Cunninlynguists. 

[K.Dub]

Good for him...I'd love to see a Devin record entirely produced by KNO of Cunninlynguists. 

Yes, that'd be so dope!

[Eddie G.]

yeah, i mean devin always releases an album every 3 years or so, so any major label situation will probably adhere to that.  i'm sure he wouldn't have left if he didn't have other options lined up.

[DrewDogg]

only thing wrong with the info is "The Dude" wasn't a Smokey Robinson album. that's totally wrong.

The title and the song of the same name is based on Quincy Jones' album "The Dude" and the song of the same name.

[Dodgers#1]

good luck 2 him..brings those aftermath rumours closer to being true

He better not sign for the Math. He'll never get any music out on there.

co sign

[Blood$]

read about this yesterday, I wish him the best of luck... I'll continue to cop whatever he drops in stores, his last album was pretty dope