Just Tryin' ta Live [Explicit Lyrics]

1. Zeldar

2. It's a Shame - Devin, Pooh Bear

3. R & B

4. Lacville '79

5. I-Hi

6. Who's That Man, Moma

7. Some of 'Em - Devin, Nas, Xzibit

8. Go Somewhere

9. Whatever

10. Would Ya?

11. Doobie Ashtray

12. Just a Man - Devin, Raphael Saadiq

13. Fa Sho - Devin, Odd Squad

14. WXYZ

15. Tough Love

16. Just Tryin ta Live - Devin, Odd Squad

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Jus tryin ta make a classic....

One Dude you can't sleep on.

Just Tryin Ta Live

Rap not Hip-pop

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Just Tryin' ta Live
Devin the Dude
Manufacturer: Asylum Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2002-08-27

Tracks:

Zeldar
It's A Shame
R&B
Lacville '79
I-Hi
Who's That Man, Moma
Some Of 'Em
Go Somewhere
Whatever
Would Ya?
Doobie Ashtray
Just A Man
Fa Sho
Wxyz
Tough Love
Just Tryin Ta Live

Customer Reviews:

Jus tryin ta make a classic...........2007-07-30

And he achieved it with this album. His first album was already a classic and Devin perfected his craft with this one. Its A Shame with Pooh Bear and I-Hi and Lacville 79 is Devin at his storytelling best. The DJ Premier produced Doobie Ashtray is a classic joint by itself and I must say that Devin knows how to carry a tune as he showcases his storytelling abilities again. Some Of Em with Xzibit and Nas is the best track on the album as all three give you 16 bars of realness on the track. R&B(reefer and beer) and Who's That Man, Moma go into the comedy category. The only song Im not too fond of is Would Ya but my feelings on that song are subject to change. The album ends of with the funky title track featuring The Odd Squad. Bottom Line: Devin The Dude's Just Tryin Ta Live is easily a highlight album of 2002 and is Devin The Dude's best album. He never dissapoints and can seem to keep your interest in him for long. Most rappers cant even do that nowadays. Standout tracks: ITS A SHAME, LACVILLE 79, R&B, I-HI, WHO'S THAT MAN, MOMA, SOME OF EM, DOOBIE ASHTRAY, FA SHO, WXYZ, TOUGH LOVE and JUST TRYIN TA LIVE.

One Dude you can't sleep on........2006-10-19

As I've mentioned in many of my other reviews, hip-hop that originates from Houston has a close spot in my heart. DJ Screw's style of slowed-down, chopped up music hooked me upon my first listen of it, and even though he's gone now, the rest of H-Town continue to carry on his legacy of slow-tempo, syrupy music, with a slurry accent.

I've got a lot of favorites residing in Houston, ranging from Chamillionaire, to Big Moe, to Paul Wall, to Lil' Keke, to Lil' Pokey, among others. However, my favorite of the entire bunch is, ironically, the rapper with the least amount of ties to DJ Screw - Devin The Dude. I was turned onto Devin through Dr. Dre's 2001 record, like many others presumably were. His chorus on "**** You" was so explicit, yet so hilarious, and his verse was so smooth, I had to check this kid out. Finding out he comes from the H-Town turned me onto the cat even more, and once i listened to Tryin' Ta Live, I was hooked.

Devin The Dude is the smoothest emcee this side of .. heck, I really don't know who's smoother than Devin. Some would argue Too $hort is, but even the first pimp of rap had a hard time matching the charisma that resonates from Devin's body. Not only is this Dude the coolest thing this side of Smirnoff Ice, he also has lyrics to back it up; he may not be the mathematical emcee some backpackers fiend for, but he does have tight rhymes, laced with humor rarely found elsewhere.

Southern grooves are found all over this album, and hilarious tales are retold by the player you can never hate on. This album and To Tha X-Treme are both tight as hell, but I think this one may rank a little bit above it's successor, due to songs like "I-Hi" and "Lacville '79." Still, if you're one of the hip-hop heads who enjoys good music no matter where it comes from, Devin's sophomore effort, Tryin' Ta Live, is for you.

Just Tryin Ta Live.......2006-09-26

Another great record to have in your collection. I enjoyed it a lot. Fans of Too $hort should really be into this. Chances are if you like Short Dog you'll probably be into Devin for the same Reasons. Check it out and see if this is for you.

Rap not Hip-pop.......2006-08-14

Perfect name for this CD. this is an album that could have been written by you or me if only we had the talent. Instead of taken the Southern cop-out route, Devin decided to do what the great blues and country singers of the past did, and that write something EVERYONE can relate too and find entertaing at the same time. Instead of standing on a soap box and rapping about trappin, killin, and everything else a dumb black male is expectied to write about, he talks about not being able to get into the club cause hes unknown and broke, getting kicked out of the club cause hes too drunk, hoping his car will make it from point A to point B, trying to be a playa only to have it blow up in his face. All stuff that we've done and still do. Instead of saying hes the one that did all the killing he'll speak from the point of view of the person who heard something happen and rushed down to see what was going on. Instead of saying "I got all the Dro" he celebrates the fact that he found a bag underneath his couch seat. We've all been there.

LISTEN UP LISTEN UP.......2006-02-07

OK im sure alot of you like who is this guy, NAH he cant be good i never heard of this guy!!! Well guess what sometimes you have to look for good music it wont always come to you. If you want to know what this guy sounds like i would say alot of his songs have an andre 3000 (from outkast) feel to them the way he uses his voice. This truly is mellow and flows beautiful i cant critisize this guy he is amazing, greatest songs of his i think are "see what i can pull" "doobie ash tray" and "its a shame ft poo bear" dont just buy this cd buy all three you wont be dissapointed

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Devin in heaven
Devin
This is your everyday Brotha
tight*

Just Tryin' ta Live
Devin the Dude
Manufacturer: Asylum Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Zeldar
It's A Shame
R&B
Lacville '79
I-Hi
Who's That Man, Moma
Some Of 'Em
Go Somewhere
Whatever
Would Ya?
Doobie Ashtray
Just A Man
Fa Sho
Wxyz
Tough Love
Just Tryin Ta Live

Customer Reviews:

Devin in heaven.......2003-03-05

yo, if you like beats and and ill flows devin is the man. he keeps it real and mellow . grab your pack of sweets and listen to this stuff.this gets played at my casa more than any other... trust me buddy ok. would i lie to you my friend huh, yeah that's what i thought...

Devin.......2002-11-19

Devin hits the spot on this record, with chillout beats and funky vocals makes it worth to stack. Devin is probably best know from The Up In Smoke tour and this time beats are produced by Dr.Dre, Dj Premier. Just Tryin ta live is a tight record & something to pick up.

This is your everyday Brotha.......2002-09-22

Devon is like myself and other hard working black men in America. He is just speaking on every day life. He's talking about the struggles and good time of life. You want here him talking about any platnium or iced out jewlery or riding on 24"inch wheels with the skid proof tires. ...Listen to Track #8 when he is talking about that Lackville 79.This song hits home to everyone who has ever been in the struggle.The beats are funky with alot of bass.I have new found respect for the Texas rap. ...

tight*.......2002-08-27

yea the cd is tight just another devin joint to lay back and chill too.

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