About Me
Shady Records is a record label specializing in hip hop music. The founder and CEO of Shady Records, Eminem, was granted his own label through Interscope Records following the success of his debut album, The Slim Shady LP. Shady Records headquarters are in New York although it is primarily known as a Detroit-based label. Since its inception, Shady records has sold over 45 million albums worldwide.* Eminem - One of the best-selling rap artists of all time, Eminem is Dr. Dre's most successful prot..g.. from Aftermath Entertainment. In 1999, Eminem and his Goliath Artists manager Paul Rosenberg created Shady Records following the multi-platinum success of Eminem's debut The Slim Shady LP.* 50 Cent - His debut, Get Rich Or Die Tryin', as well as his sophomore album, The Massacre, have made 50 Cent one of today's biggest rap superstars. He most recently released a soundtrack for his 2005 movie Get Rich or Die Tryin'. 50 Cent also has his own label, G-Unit Records.* Obie Trice - The Detroit rapper was signed to Shady Records after he ran to Eminem's Limousine, stuck his head inside of the window, and freestyled for him. His 2003 album, Cheers, was certified platinum. His second album 2nd Rounds On Me, will be released on August 15th.* D12 - First artists to be signed to Shady Records. Followed by Obie Trice, and then 50 Cent. The original rap group comprised of Eminem, Swift, Proof, Bugz, Bizarre, Kuniva and Kon Artis. Kon Artis has also contributed as a major producer. The group released two albums under Shady Records, Devil's Night and D12 World.* Stat Quo - The first southern artist to sign with Shady Records. Stat Quo is signed under Shady Records and Aftermath Entertainment. Stat Quo was signed after gaining critical acclaim for his release of the Underground Atlanta Mixtape. The rapper's debut album Statlanta is slated to be released in 2006.* Bobby Creekwater - Creek was signed to Shady in 2005 following his pursuit of a solo carreer after his group Jatis split from Loud/Sony. This Atlanta favorite has created a stir with his offerings on his "Anthem to the Streets" mixtape series with DJ Don Cannon. His solo debut album "A Brilliant Mistake" is coming soon. Fans caught a glimpse of what Creek is about with his introductory track "Bobby Creek".* Ca$his - This OC, Cali by way of Chicago rapper is the newest member of Shady Records. Cashis is currently in the studio working on his debut. Cashis recently released the song "Talkin' All That" and has a forthcoming mixtape "Bogish Boy" with DJ Arkane. Look for a quick EP release from Cashis this fall on Shady.
