''The Dude'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper

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. It was released on June 16, 1998 via

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was handled mostly by Michael "Domo" Poye, alongside several other record producers including Joe Bythewood,

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, Mr. Lee and Tone Capone. It features

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s from K.B., K-Dee, Scarface,

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, DMG and

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among others. The title of the album was a reference to the song '' The Dude'' by Quincy Jones.Donnie Houston (3 February 2021). “Devin The Dude Episode“. https://www.donniehoustonworld.com/podcasts/ (Donnie Houston). Donnie Houston. Retrieved 18 February 2021. The album peaked at number 177 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in the United States.

Track listing

Charts

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dude 1998 debut albums Devin the Dude albums Rap-A-Lot Records albums Albums produced by N.O. Joe