Joell Ortiz pushes "Free Agent" back to Write for "Detox"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2007, New York rapper, Joell Ortiz released his debut album, The Brick (Bodega Chronicles) on Koch Records. The album caught the attention of Dr. Dre, who quickly signed him to Aftermath Entertainment. Dre had hoped to put him in the studio and have his next album out by 2008.However, with Dr. Dre overseeing projects from Eminem, 50 Cent, Lloyd

Crooked I happy Benzino ended feud with Slaughterhouse

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIt came as a surprise to many when Eminem signed Slaughterhouse to his Shady Records. The group consists of Royce da 5'9, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, and Crooked I. Eminem had a longstanding feud with Royce, Joell Ortiz had been signed to Aftermath, but left after he said his album was mishandled by Dr. Dre, and Crooked I was an associate of Murder

Royce Da 5'9 and Joell Ortiz discuss Slaughterhouse

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWith Slaughterhouse finally being signed to a record deal, fans are excited. Despite the super-team finally being created, some people fear of them coming out too soft. Many times, super-pairings, do not turn out as expected.Slaughterhouse is only the latest in attempts of many rappers to come together. In 1997, The Firm, which consisted of Nas, AZ,

Slaughterhouse EP track listing Revealed

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFinally signed to Shady Records, Slaughterhouse is ready to give the fans what they want. The only issue the group has is that they have joined a crowded label. Eminem told the crew to begin working on their album.While the members of Slaughterhouse would love to put together an album, it could take months before the promotion could begin. Not wanting

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Eminem expands the Shady Records roster

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor over a year, there have been rumors of Slaughterhouse signing with Eminem's Shady Records. They appeared with Eminem in the video of Drake's "Forever." Eminem often speaks of the group when he discusses future projects.Joe Budden spoke of the irony of signing with 50 Cent's label back in 2009. Despite all of the rumors, nothing panned out. Each

Joell Ortiz discusses Solo Career, Slaughterhouse, and Shady Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhile Joell Ortiz has signed to Shady Records as a part of the supergroup, Slaughterhouse, he is still a solo free agent. For years, Joell Ortiz has been an independent artist. At one point, he was signed to Aftermath Entertainment, but he left because he was a backburner artist.Because of his experience with Aftermath, Joell Ortiz was weary about

Crooked I talks future of West Coast hip hop

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEven though he is a part of Slaughterhouse, Crooked I is still very much a part of the West Coast hip hop scene. Much like the other veterans, he is looking at the future of the West Coast. Not many successful rappers have come from the West, outside of Game. He and Snoop Dogg are the only consistent rappers out West.Crooked I's career was supposed to