I Do What I Do

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For the 1986 single, see I Do What I Do (Theme For 9½ Weeks).
I Do What I Do
I Do What I Do cover
Studio album by Kev Brown
Released September 16, 2005
Recorded N/A
Genre Hip hop
Length 55:54
Label Up Above Records
Producer Kev Brown, DJ Roddy Rod
Professional reviews
Kev Brown chronology
The Kev Brown Mixtape
(2004)		 I Do What I Do
(2005)

I Do What I Do is the debut studio album by American rapper/producer Kev Brown. The album was met with positive reviews but very low sales, even for an independent release.

Contents

[edit] Overview

I Do What I Do continues the tradition of producer-driven albums by beat smiths such as Marley Marl (In Control Volume 1) and Pete Rock (Soul Survivor). Following on the heels of 2004's The Kev Brown Mixtape, the album is a showcase for the production talents of the rapper turned full-time producer. Although a capable MC, Brown nevertheless enlists the help of guests such as Kenn Starr, Grap Luva, Cy Young and Phonte of North Carolina duo Little Brother.

[edit] Content

Brown's productions consist mainly of subdued melodies, emotive guitar licks, and vivid basslines. He avoids typical rap topics like acquiring mass amounts of money, and engaging in shootouts, in favour of more down to earth subjects such as advancing towards a woman ("Hennessey Parts 1 & 2"), or the ups and downs of being a relative newcomer to the scene ("Outside Lookin' In"). "Struggla's Theme" sees him joined by Grap Luva to exchange thoughts on the music industry. He also finds time to reminisce over an estranged love interest on the bittersweet "Albany", which features stirring horns over a melancholy bassline. Many of the songs are connected by brief musical interludes, which occasionally feature rapping.

An instrumental version of the album was released on March 3, 2006.

[edit] Track listing

All tracks produced by Kev Brown except "Alone Again", which is produced by DJ Roddy Rod.

  1. "Intro" – 2:16
  2. "Alone Again" – 2:53
  3. "Say Sumthin'" (featuring Kenn Starr and Quartermaine) – 3:32
  4. "Outside Lookin' In" (featuring Cy Young) – 3:31
  5. "Work In Progress" – 3:16
  6. "Struggla's Theme" (featuring Grap Luva) – 3:18
  7. "Beats N' Rhymes" (featuring Phonte and Oddisee) – 3:24
  8. "Hennessey Pt. 1" (featuring Kenn Starr) – 2:50
  9. "Hennessey Pt. 2" (featuring Chronkite, Eric Roberson and Wayna) – 3:23
  10. "Keep On" (featuring Cy Young) – 3:38
  11. "Hold Fast" – 3:09
  12. "Albany" – 3:09
  13. "Life's A Gamble" – 17:30
    • Includes bonus tracks

[edit] Album singles

Single cover Single information
"Work In Progress"
"Life's A Gamble"

"Kev Brown Presents..." preceded the album and included "Albany" as well as "Changes", by Kaimbr, and "Look" by Isaac Jones (Kenn Starr and Sean Born).