''Gotta Be Me'' is the seventh solo studio album by American rapper
Devin the Dude
Devin Copeland (born June 4, 1970), better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is known for his unique rapping style and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray".
Early life
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. It was released on November 2, 2010 via
Real Talk Entertainment
Real Talk Ent. is an American privately held record label that was started in 2003. It is led by CEO/President Derrick "Sac" Johnson and is focused primarily on recording and releasing new albums with Gold and Platinum selling Rap and R&B artists. ...
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Production
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was handled by Big Hollis, Cozmo, Real Talk Ent. and Devin himself, with Derrick "Sac" Johnson serving as executive producer. The first single "Jus Coolin" had been released on September 27, 2010.
Track listing
;Sample credits
*"Come & Go" - Contains a sample of "Let Me Down Easy" by
Inez Foxx
*"Gotta Be Me" - Contains a sample of "Free" by
Deniece Williams
Deniece Williams (born June Deniece Chandler; June 3, 1951) is an American singer. She has been described as "one of the great soul voices" by the BBC. She is best known for the songs " Free", " Silly", "It's Gonna Take a Miracle" and two ''Bil ...
*"I Like What You Do" - Contains a sample of "Love Me Back" by
Willie Hutch
William McKinley Hutchison (December 6, 1944 – September 19, 2005), better known as Willie Hutch, was an American singer, songwriter as well as a record producer and recording artist for the Motown record label during the 1970s and 1980s.
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*"No Need to Call" - Contains a sample of "Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)" by
De La Soul
Charts
References
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2010 albums
Devin the Dude albums
Albums produced by Cozmo
Albums produced by Big Hollis
Real Talk Entertainment albums