After months of speculation, Shady Records has finally signed Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf. The union was immortalized on the cover XXL, which goes on newsstands February 8th. Below, Eminem discusses the new signees.
“Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse, it’s kinda phase two of Shady,” says Eminem. “It’s the new generation of Shady Records and as we’re trying to rebuild our label, it’s exciting for hip-hop and with all of these forces coming together and with what everybody’s capable of on the mic, it’s gonna be fun.”
As far as Yelwolf is concerned:
“Considering where I’m from and the shit I’ve been through, it’s hard to put into words what partnering with Shady means to me, my team at Ghet-O-Vision, and my state of Alabama. I can tell you that when you’re willing to give yourlife up to see a dream through, the reward is great. And now that I’ve become anapprentice to one of the greatest artists in the world, my potential reaches beyond anything I ever imagined. Let’s kill this shit.”
“Eminem is excited. Family shows interest in myself and my group and it’s a beautiful thing and a blessing and I’m looking forward to that just as much as you still so the answer to your question ‘Are we going to sign into Shady?’ Is Correct. Yes we are. It’s in the working right now, so be on the lookout.” -Joell Ortiz
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