Just Tryin' ta Live

Just Tryin' ta Live is the 2002 album by Houston rapper Devin the Dude. It continues his laid-back Southern hip hop approach, pairing mellow, soulful production with a conversational, easygoing delivery. Lyrically the album mixes everyday storytelling, relationship vignettes, and wry humor with frequent references to marijuana, favoring groove and atmosphere over aggressive beats. The record reinforces Devin's reputation for relaxed, melodic rap and vivid slice-of-life songwriting in early 2000s hip hop.