Slaughterhouse (Hip Hop Group)
Encyclopedia
Slaughterhouse is a hip hop
supergroup
consisting of rappers Crooked I
, Joe Budden
, Joell Ortiz
and Royce da 5'9". They are currently signed to Shady Records
.
. They decided to form a group, minus Nino Bless, and named the group after the song. The members of Slaughterhouse all share some degree of controversy from their past in the music industry. All four men address these issues in the Slaughterhouse song "Move On", informing any interviewers out there that their pasts are behind them and that questions pertaining to these events are not relevant. A video for the song was released in March 2009.
, DJ Khalil
, StreetRunner
and Mr. Porter of D12
. On June 18, 2009, the first street single off the album was released via Joe Budden's Twitter. The track is "Woodstock Hood Hop" and features M.O.P.
on the hook. The first official single from the album will be "The One
". A second video for the song Microphone has also been released in late 2009. A video directed by Rik Cordero
has already been shot. "Woodstock Hood Hop" isn't on the final cut of the album due to sample clearance issues.
Their debut album sold 18,000 copies in its first week (Only 20,000 copies were shipped to stores). As of September 5, 2009 the album has sold 31,000 copies.
The group has planned their second album for a 2010 release, tentatively named by Crooked I as No Muzzle. In late 2009, Royce da 5'9" confirmed talks between the group and Shady Records
, stating that he felt their second album should be released on a major label.
Recently, rumors of a Shady Records
/Slaughterhouse signing have increased exponentially. In March, Joell Ortiz posted a rant on Twitter denigrating E1 Entertainment for blocking Shady negotiations, implying that another party was involved as well. Responding to a disgruntled Amalgam Digital executive's allegations against him, Joe Budden confirmed that complications regarding E1 and Amalgam were the reason the deal had not been completed previously. Royce da 5'9" would later name-drop Shady Records in a Bar Exam 3 freestyle, and the group has just released a song entitled "Beamer, Benz or Bentley (Shady Megamix)". Recently in an interview Royce da 5'9" revealed that the Shady deal should be completed within a week of April 28. Slaughterhouse, minus Joe Budden, were featured on the iTunes deluxe edition of Eminem's Recovery album on the track "Session One." The group would also be featured in Loud Noises on Hell the Sequel, a collaborative album between Royce and Eminem.
Plans to release an EP were revealed by HipHopDX.com in their Rap Release Dates update in June 2010, tentatively titled Slaughterhouse EP
. The EP was released on February 8, 2011, with four new tracks and two remixes of tracks previously released. On January 12 of 2011, it was confirmed that the group officially signed to Shady Records
along with Yelawolf
. Both acts appeared along with Eminem
on the cover of XXL
magazine's March 2011 edition.
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
supergroup
Supergroup (music)
In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe "a rock music group whose performers are already famous from having performed individually or in other groups"....
consisting of rappers Crooked I
Crooked I
Dominick Wickliffe, better known by his stage name Crooked I, is an American rapper from Long Beach, California. He is a member of the hip hop group, Slaughterhouse with other members Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9. Slaughterhouse is currently signed to Shady Records / Interscope Records....
, Joe Budden
Joe Budden
-Early life:Budden was born in Spanish Harlem, but lived in Queens until he was 12 and from there moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. He is one of five boys...
, Joell Ortiz
Joell Ortiz
Joell Ortiz is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York, and a member of the group Slaughterhouse.-Biography:Joell Ortiz was born to Puerto Rican parents. Ortiz grew up in the Cooper Park Houses in the East Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York formerly signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath...
and Royce da 5'9". They are currently signed to Shady Records
Shady Records
Shady Records is an American record label specializing in hip hop music. Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg founded the label in 1999 after the release of The Slim Shady LP.Since the formation, the label has signed nine acts...
.
History
The group formed in late 2008 after Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9", and Nino Bless appeared on the song "Slaughterhouse" from Joe Budden's album Halfway HouseHalfway House (album)
Halfway House is a download-only album by rapper Joe Budden. It was released on October 28, 2008 by Amalgam Digital. Halfway House was released when Budden's planned second album, Padded Room, was delayed. Its release marked Joe Budden's first return to the Billboard 200 in 5 years, and about 3,000...
. They decided to form a group, minus Nino Bless, and named the group after the song. The members of Slaughterhouse all share some degree of controversy from their past in the music industry. All four men address these issues in the Slaughterhouse song "Move On", informing any interviewers out there that their pasts are behind them and that questions pertaining to these events are not relevant. A video for the song was released in March 2009.
Career
Their self-titled debut album was released on August 11, 2009 on E1 Music. The album was reportedly recorded over a six day period in early June. The album features production from Focus, The AlchemistThe Alchemist (producer)
Alan Daniel Maman , better known as The Alchemist, is an American hip hop producer, DJ and rapper. He hails from Beverly Hills, California...
, DJ Khalil
DJ Khalil
Khalil Abdul-Rahman, better known by his stage name DJ Khalil, is a Los Angeles based American hip hop/soul record producer, and is the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Self Scientific, together with rapper Chace Infinite...
, StreetRunner
StreetRunner
Nicholas Warwar, better known as STREETRUNNER, is a Grammy Award Winning American record producer and DJ who works and lives in Miami, Florida. He first gained recognition in 2004 for producing Terror Squad's hit single, "Take Me Home". More recently he has gained fame for working with Lil Wayne on...
and Mr. Porter of D12
D12
D12, an acronym for The Dirty Dozen, is an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. D12 has had chart-topping albums in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia...
. On June 18, 2009, the first street single off the album was released via Joe Budden's Twitter. The track is "Woodstock Hood Hop" and features M.O.P.
M.O.P.
M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
on the hook. The first official single from the album will be "The One
The One (Slaughterhouse song)
"The One" is a song written by Slaughterhouse, a hip hop supergroup consisting of rappers Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9". Produced by DJ Khalil, it is the lead single from the group's self-titled debut album...
". A second video for the song Microphone has also been released in late 2009. A video directed by Rik Cordero
Rik Cordero
Fredric Joseph "Rik" Cordero is an award winning independent music video, commercial, and film director of Filipino descent. He was born and raised in Queens, New York and is known for applying unusual, non-traditional shooting methods in his work...
has already been shot. "Woodstock Hood Hop" isn't on the final cut of the album due to sample clearance issues.
Their debut album sold 18,000 copies in its first week (Only 20,000 copies were shipped to stores). As of September 5, 2009 the album has sold 31,000 copies.
The group has planned their second album for a 2010 release, tentatively named by Crooked I as No Muzzle. In late 2009, Royce da 5'9" confirmed talks between the group and Shady Records
Shady Records
Shady Records is an American record label specializing in hip hop music. Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg founded the label in 1999 after the release of The Slim Shady LP.Since the formation, the label has signed nine acts...
, stating that he felt their second album should be released on a major label.
Recently, rumors of a Shady Records
Shady Records
Shady Records is an American record label specializing in hip hop music. Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg founded the label in 1999 after the release of The Slim Shady LP.Since the formation, the label has signed nine acts...
/Slaughterhouse signing have increased exponentially. In March, Joell Ortiz posted a rant on Twitter denigrating E1 Entertainment for blocking Shady negotiations, implying that another party was involved as well. Responding to a disgruntled Amalgam Digital executive's allegations against him, Joe Budden confirmed that complications regarding E1 and Amalgam were the reason the deal had not been completed previously. Royce da 5'9" would later name-drop Shady Records in a Bar Exam 3 freestyle, and the group has just released a song entitled "Beamer, Benz or Bentley (Shady Megamix)". Recently in an interview Royce da 5'9" revealed that the Shady deal should be completed within a week of April 28. Slaughterhouse, minus Joe Budden, were featured on the iTunes deluxe edition of Eminem's Recovery album on the track "Session One." The group would also be featured in Loud Noises on Hell the Sequel, a collaborative album between Royce and Eminem.
Plans to release an EP were revealed by HipHopDX.com in their Rap Release Dates update in June 2010, tentatively titled Slaughterhouse EP
Slaughterhouse EP
- Personnel :By DiscoOS.* Andres Titus: Composer, Performer* Alonzo Mario Stevenson: Composer* Andrew Kelley: Art Direction, Design* Bob Perry: A&R* Bryan Fryzel* Chad Griffith: Photography* David Styles: Composer, Performer* Deleno Matthews: Composer...
. The EP was released on February 8, 2011, with four new tracks and two remixes of tracks previously released. On January 12 of 2011, it was confirmed that the group officially signed to Shady Records
Shady Records
Shady Records is an American record label specializing in hip hop music. Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg founded the label in 1999 after the release of The Slim Shady LP.Since the formation, the label has signed nine acts...
along with Yelawolf
Yelawolf
Michael Wayne Atha , better known by his stage name YelaWolf, is an American rapper. He is currently signed to Shady Records, Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment and Interscope Records...
. Both acts appeared along with Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
on the cover of XXL
XXL (magazine)
XXL is a Hip-Hop magazine, published by Harris Publications.In 1997, XXL was founded by former Source staffers as well as other Harris Publication employees, who wanted to create their own magazine about the hip-hop music and culture using the model developed by the founders of The Source...
magazine's March 2011 edition.
Albums
- SlaughterhouseSlaughterhouse (album)Slaughterhouse is the self-titled debut album of hip hop supergroup, Slaughterhouse, consisting of members Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Royce Da 5'9" and Crooked I. The album was released on August 11, 2009 on E1 Music. Their debut album sold 18,600 copies in its first week...
(2009), E1
Singles
- "The OneThe One (Slaughterhouse song)"The One" is a song written by Slaughterhouse, a hip hop supergroup consisting of rappers Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9". Produced by DJ Khalil, it is the lead single from the group's self-titled debut album...
" (2009) - "Microphone" (2009)
Other songs
The following is a list of Slaughterhouse songs that do not appear on their releases as a group:- (2008) "Slaughterhouse" (featuring Nino Bless, produced by Scram JonesScram JonesMarc Shemer, better known by his stage name Scram Jones, is a producer, DJ and emcee from New Rochelle, New York. He has produced music for the Wu-Tang Clan. Mariah Carey, Jae Millz, Saigon, and Lloyd Banks. As an emcee he has been featured alongside Nas, Saigon, Styles P, Kool G Rap and Immortal...
) (from Halfway HouseHalfway House (album)Halfway House is a download-only album by rapper Joe Budden. It was released on October 28, 2008 by Amalgam Digital. Halfway House was released when Budden's planned second album, Padded Room, was delayed. Its release marked Joe Budden's first return to the Billboard 200 in 5 years, and about 3,000...
by Joe BuddenJoe Budden-Early life:Budden was born in Spanish Harlem, but lived in Queens until he was 12 and from there moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. He is one of five boys...
) - (2008) "Slaughterhouse Remix" (featuring Nino Bless, produced by Veterano)
- (2009) "Onslaught" (produced by FrequencyFrequency (producer)Frequency is an American music producer and DJ from Rockville Centre, New York.-Biography:Frequency was born in Rockville Centre, New York in 1983. While attending Oceanside High School, he began to DJ at school dances and house parties. He also began experimenting with production...
) - (2009) "Move On" (produced by The Kickdrums)
- (2009) "Fight Club"
- (2009) "Green Lantern Freestyle"
- (2009) "Wack MCs" (produced by Red SpydaRed SpydaAndy "Red Spyda" Thelusma is an American Hip Hop producer who has worked on many songs for artists such as 50 Cent. He is also known for producing songs for D-Block, Mobb Deep, Amerie, D-12, and G-Unit. Other notable works by Red Spyda have included his contributions to the in-game soundtrack of...
) - (2009) "Money on the Floor" (remix) (featuring Corte Ellis, produced by Soul DiggazSoul DiggazSoul Diggaz are a R&B/hip-hop production duo composed of Karriem "K-Mack" Mack, Shaun "Bless" Owens and songwriter Corté "The Author" Ellis. Corté Ellis, who is currently putting the final touches on his debut album, is the younger cousin of Hip-Hop Superstar Missy Elliott. They have recently added...
) - (2009) "Woodstock (Hood Hop)" (featuring M.O.P.M.O.P.M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
, produced by NottzNottzDominick Lamb better known by his stage name, Nottz is a music producer, writer and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. He sometimes extends his executive name to Nottz Raw.-History:...
) (from Mr. Pigface Weapon Waist by Crooked I) - (2009) "The One" (Travis Barker remix) (featuring Bun BBun BBernard Freeman better known by his stage name Bun B, is an American rapper and was one half of the southern hip hop duo UGK . He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University located in Houston, Texas...
, produced by Travis BarkerTravis BarkerTravis Landon Barker is an American musician, producer and entrepreneur, most noted as the drummer for the American pop punk band Blink-182, as well as the alternative rock band +44, the rap rock band The Transplants, and the alternative rock band Box Car Racer. He was a frequent collaborator with...
) - (2009) "The Warriors" (produced by StreetRunnerStreetRunnerNicholas Warwar, better known as STREETRUNNER, is a Grammy Award Winning American record producer and DJ who works and lives in Miami, Florida. He first gained recognition in 2004 for producing Terror Squad's hit single, "Take Me Home". More recently he has gained fame for working with Lil Wayne on...
) (from Street HopStreet Hop-Charts:...
by Royce Da 5'9") - (2009) "We Outta Here" (produced by StreetRunner) (from Escape RouteEscape RouteEscape Route is a digital album by Joe Budden which was released exclusively on Amalgam Digital on August 11, 2009. As of October 6, 2009, the album was made available in stores.-Background:...
by Joe Budden) - (2009) "On My Grind" (with Joey 6'1")
- (2010) "Session One" (from RecoveryRecovery-Health:* Healing* Cure* The Recovery model of mental distress/disorder* Recovery International, a self-help mental health program based on the work of the late Abraham A...
by EminemEminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
) - (2011) "2.0 Boys" (with Eminem & YelawolfYelawolfMichael Wayne Atha , better known by his stage name YelaWolf, is an American rapper. He is currently signed to Shady Records, Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment and Interscope Records...
, produced by EminemEminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
, Kawan "KP" Prather & WillPower) - (2011) "Devil's Got a Hold of Me" (from Give the Drummer Some by Travis BarkerTravis BarkerTravis Landon Barker is an American musician, producer and entrepreneur, most noted as the drummer for the American pop punk band Blink-182, as well as the alternative rock band +44, the rap rock band The Transplants, and the alternative rock band Box Car Racer. He was a frequent collaborator with...
) - (2011) "Furiously Dangerous" (featuring LudacrisLudacrisChristopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
& Claret Jai, produced by Mr. Porter & EminemEminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
from Fast Five (soundtrack)Fast Five (soundtrack)Fast Five: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the film of the same name, released on iTunes on April 25, 2011. It was released on CD on May 3, 2011.-Track listing:...
) - (2011) "Loud Noises" (produced by Mr. Porter, from Hell: The SequelHell: The SequelHell: The Sequel is the debut extended play by Bad Meets Evil, an American hip hop duo composed of Royce da 5'9" and Eminem. It was released on June 13, 2011 in some countries by Shady Records and Interscope Records and on June 14, 2011 in the United States. The EP focuses on hardcore hip hop and...
by Bad Meets EvilBad Meets EvilBad Meets Evil is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan that consists of rappers Royce da 5'9" and Eminem . They are best known for collaborating on a self-titled song that appeared on Eminem's major-label debut album The Slim Shady LP in 1999, their early association with Dr...
) - (2011) BET Hip Hop AwardsBET Hip Hop AwardsThe BET Hip Hop Awards are an annual awards show, airing on BET, showcasing hip hop performers, producers and music video directors. The awards ceremony began in 2006, was held on November 12, 2006 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, was first aired November 15 and was hosted by comedian Katt...
Cypher: Shady 2.0 (with YelawolfYelawolfMichael Wayne Atha , better known by his stage name YelaWolf, is an American rapper. He is currently signed to Shady Records, Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment and Interscope Records...
& EminemEminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
) - (2011) "The Illest" (Produced by The Klasix)
- (2011) "Hard White (Up In The Club) (Remix)" (with T.I.T.I.Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
; from RadioactiveRadioactive (Yelawolf album)Radioactive is the debut studio album by rapper Yelawolf, released on November 21, 2011 through Shady Records, and Interscope Records. It debuted at number 27 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 41,000 copies in its first week.-Background:...
by YelawolfYelawolfMichael Wayne Atha , better known by his stage name YelaWolf, is an American rapper. He is currently signed to Shady Records, Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment and Interscope Records...
; produced by Tha Hydrox)