One for the Road | ||||
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Studio album by Devin the Dude | ||||
Released | October 15, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2012–13 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 54:45 | |||
Label | Coughee Brothaz Music, Greenstreets Entertainment, eOne Music | |||
Producer | Devin the Dude, Rob Quest, Thomas Knudsen, Knock City, Tha Bizness, TrakkSounds, Jose Ignacio Gorbea, Reggie Coby, Carlos DJ Styles Garza, DJ Domo, C-Ray, Chuck Heat, Jose Ignacio Gorbea | |||
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Singles from One for the Road | ||||
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HipHopDX | |
Iowa State Daily | |
San Francisco Chronicle | (positive) |
Smoking Section | (positive) |
One for the Road is the eighth studio album by American rapper Devin the Dude, released on October 15, 2013 by Coughee Brothaz Music and eOne Music. The album was supported by the single "Probably Should Have" released on September 12, 2013. One for the Road was met with positive reviews from music critics, and also debuted at number 36 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
In November 2010, Devin the Dude released his seventh studio album Gotta Be Me, under Real Talk Entertainment. In April 2012, Devin the Dude announced that his eighth studio album would be titled One for the Road and announced that it would be released in June 2012. After a year of relative musical silence, on June 24, 2013 Devin the Dude announced, that his eighth studio album would be titled One for the Road and would be released in September 2013.
On September 13, 2013, it was announced that the album would be released on October 8, 2013 via independent powerhouse eOne Music. The same day Devin revealed the cover artwork for the album. The cover art plays on popular cliches, with "Devin sitting at a bar looking like he has already had a couple alcoholic drinks for the road, while being handed a CD which is presumably also for the road." On September 21, 2013, the album was pushed back one week from October 8, 2013, until October 15, 2013.
After announcing the album, during April through May 12, 2012 Devin the Dude toured the United States. Devin the Dude then released an EP titled, Seriously Trippin on May 22, 2012 in promotion of his upcoming album. On October 8, 2013, the album was released for free streaming, for a limited time via SoundCloud.
On September 12, 2013, Devin the Dude released the album's first single, "Probably Should Have" which features him reflecting on past relationships that ended bad. The song's smooth production was handled by Thomas Knudsen and Even Brenna. On September 20, 2013, "Probably Should Have" was serviced to urban contemporary radio. The music video was released on October 14, 2013.