I Do What I Do is the debut studio album by American

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 rapper/producer Kev Brown.

Overview

I Do What I Do continues the tradition of producer-driven albums by beatsmiths such as Marley Marl

Marley Marl

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 (In Control Volume 1

In Control Volume 1

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) and Pete Rock

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 (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

Kenn Starr (rapper)

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, Grap Luva

Grap Luva

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, Cy Young and Phonte

Phonte

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 of North Carolina duo Little Brother.

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.

Kev Brown's verses are profanity-free and all curses on the album from guests are edited out.

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

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
   Kenn Starr (rapper)
   Kenn Starr is a rapper from Suffolk, Virginia, currently residing in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Starr is a member of the Low Budget Crew and also the duo Isaac Jones. His solo debut, Starr Status, was released in mid-2006.- Recording history :...
   
    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
   Grap Luva
   Gregory Phillips better known by his stage name Grap Luva is a hip-hop producer and rapper primarily active during the 1990s as a member of the group INI His first appearance was as a guest...
   
   ) – 3:18
7. "Beats N' Rhymes" (featuring Phonte
   Phonte
   Phonte Coleman, better known as Phonte, is a Grammy nominated American rapper, formerly of the now defunct North Carolina trio Little Brother and one-half of the duo The Foreign Exchange. He has also recorded R&B-flavored output as a singer...
   
    and Oddisee) – 3:24
8. "Hennessey Pt. 1" (featuring Kenn Starr) – 2:50
9. "Hennessey Pt. 2" (featuring Chronkite, Eric Roberson
   Eric Roberson
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    and Wayna
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   ) – 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

Album singles

Single cover	Single information
	"Work in Progress" Released: September 2, 2005 B-side: "Say Sumthin'"
	"Life's a Gamble" Released: December 2, 2005 B-side: "Keep On"