NEW ALBUM "LANDING GEAR" FLIES INTO STORES IN THE FALL

(New York, NY) - Razor & Tie Entertainment has announced the signing of veteran urban lyricist Devin The Dude to an exclusive worldwide multi-album recording contract. With a knack for humorous rhymes and light-hearted storytelling, Devin possesses a strong fanbase garnered from four previous studio releases. Complex Magazine has dubbed Devin, "the Richard Pryor of rap", while Slate refers to him as "one of hip-hop's best-loved underdogs among both fans and peers". The Florida-born, Houston-raised Devin has indeed earned his reputation as "the rappers' rapper", guesting on the albums of such high"profile artists as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, De La Soul and Jay Z.

Devin The Dude is currently in the studio recording his fifth album, LANDING GEAR. The album, Devin's first for Razor & Tie, is scheduled for release in the early fall via his own Coughee Brothers imprint. Razor & Tie's opportunity to work with Devin was facilitated by Jon Shapiro and Jen McDaniels of Cinematic Music Group. Shapiro and McDaniels will continue to be involved in the completion and set-up of LANDING GEAR, with Razor & Tie responsible for the marketing and distribution of the album. Cinematic Music Group was founded in 2005 by Jon Shapiro. Based in New York City, it is a full service entertainment company that focuses on its record label, artist development, artist relations, management, production and film. Cinematic is home to Sean Kingston, Yung Berg, and others.

The signing of Devin The Dude follows Razor & Tie's recent inking of Shawty Putt via Lil Jon's BME Recordings. Shawty Putt's single "Dat Baby (Don't Look Like Me)", produced by Lil Jon, is currently heating up the airwaves with over 34 million in audience to date prior to its official add date of July 15th.