Lil Devin – “Legend In My City” is a powerful and emotional project that serves as a testament to the young artist’s talent and potential. The highly anticipated album all the fans have been waiting for. In fact, a post on Lil Devin’s Instagram was made with the official cover and the caption was asking fans to comment 500 times for the release, and fans hit 500 comments in a matter of 2 hours. Produced by TurnMeUpMau and Smokey Hendrixx with curation and release by Topview and Smokey Hendrixx, the album features a range of sounds and styles that demonstrate Lil Devin’s versatility as an artist.
From the opening track “Make Me Happy,” Lil Devin sets the tone with a confident flow and infectious beat that showcases his lyrical prowess and was released as a single 1 year ago. The album features additional collaborations with Marquiese, 007, Strapp, 5kMarr, OTGetGwap, Lemartez, and his older brother DukesGotTheJuice, who all complement Lil Devin’s flow and style.
One standout track is “Locash Babies,” a melodic and thoughtful track that showcases Lil Devin’s vulnerable side. With introspective lyrics and a dreamy instrumental, the track highlights his older brother DukesGotTheJuice and little cousin OTGetGwap. It’s a final reminder to his family about where they came from and that no matter the situation they still prevail.
Another standout track is “Better Off,” which features Lil Devin’s and Lemartaz’s heartfelt lyrics over a soulful instrumental, creating a poignant moment on the album and highlighting some of the struggles they had with fake friends and tough situations. The track was released as a single a month ago and was a precursor to the album.
The album was released on March 6th, a few weeks after Lil Devin’s birthday. It serves as a final message from the artist, and despite the tragic event, Lil Devin continues to inspire many people and serves as a message to his fans to use everything as motivation. “Legend In My City” showcases Lil Devin’s growth and potential, and highlights his ability to switch seamlessly between rap and melodic flows.
Overall, “Legend In My City” is a fitting tribute to Lil Devin’s legacy as an artist, showcasing his talent and potential. Despite his tragic passing, Lil Devin’s music continues to inspire many people and serve as a message to his fans to use everything as motivation. The album features a range of emotions and themes, from celebrating his success to reflecting on his struggles and the challenges he faced. The production quality of “Legend In My City” is impressive, with the beats and instrumentals providing the perfect backdrop for Lil Devin’s lyrics. TurnMeUpMau and Smokey Hendrixx did an excellent job of capturing the essence of Lil Devin’s style and bringing his vision to life.
