Just Tryin' ta Live

by Devin the Dude

Just Tryin' ta Live cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 29 January 2002
  • Label: Rap-A-Lot
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:06:37
  • Community rating: 3.7/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Characterized by a relaxed, conversational delivery and humorous self-deprecation, 'Just Tryin' ta Live' cements its creator's status as an enduring cult figure in Southern hip-hop. The lush, funk-laced production provides a mellow, nocturnal backdrop for tales of everyday struggles and chemical indulgence.

Genres

Descriptors: drugs, rhythmic, sampling, rap, funky, soulful, storytelling, party

Tracklist

  1. Zeldar (2:43)
  2. It's a Shame (3:48)
  3. R & B (4:14)
  4. Lacville ' 79 (5:17)
  5. I-Hi (3:08)
  6. Who's That Man, Moma (5:45)
  7. Some Of ' Em (3:14)
  8. Go Somewhere (4:08)
  9. Whatever (1:09)
  10. Would Ya? (3:57)
  11. Doubie Ashtray (5:17)
  12. Just a Man (4:43)
  13. Fa Sho (4:20)
  14. Wxyz (3:49)
  15. Tough Love (5:36)
  16. Just Tryin ta Live (5:24)

Credits

  • Devin Copeland - written-by
  • Michael Poye - written-by
  • Robert McQueen - written-by
  • Pooh-Bear - featuring
  • Andre Young - written-by
  • Dexter Johnson - written-by
  • H. Cross - written-by
  • R. Ellison - written-by

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