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==Lyrical war with Eminem<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1437148/20001204/everlast.jhtml|title=Eminem & Everlast: The Whining Continues...|accessdate=2009-02-22}}</ref>==
==Lyrical war with Eminem<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1437148/20001204/everlast.jhtml|title=Eminem & Everlast: The Whining Continues...|accessdate=2009-02-22}}</ref>==
Shortly after both artists contributed tracks to the ''[[End of Days (1999 film)|End of Days]]'' soundtrack, a feud erupted between Everlast and [[Eminem]]. Eminem and Everlast crossed paths before a concert in early 1999. Eminem says he didn't greet Everlast because he didn't recognize him right away, and said Everlast didn't acknowledge him. Everlast's version is that he tried to congratulate Eminem on his success, and Eminem blew him off.
Shortly after both artists contributed tracks to the ''[[End of Days (1999 film)|End of Days]]'' soundtrack, a feud erupted between Everlast and [[Eminem]]. Eminem and Everlast crossed paths before a concert in early 1999. Eminem says he didn't greet Everlast because he didn't recognize him right away, and said Everlast didn't acknowledge him. Everlast's version is that he tried to congratulate Eminem on his success, and Eminem blew him off. Either way, Everlast's verse from the [[Dilated Peoples]] all star track "Ear Drums Pop (Remix)" contained a thinly veiled reference to Eminem ("Ones that act shady"), and went on to warn "You might catch a beatdown now where I come from" in his recounting of the incident.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dilatedpeoples.com/|title=Dilated Peoples|accessdate=2009-02-22}}</ref>


Eminem, in turn, ripped Everlast several times in public and with the song "I Remember (Dedication To Whitey Ford)." released as the b-side to his group [[D12]]'s 12" vinyl single "Shit On You."
Eminem, in turn, ripped Everlast several times in public and with the song "I Remember (Dedication To Whitey Ford)." released as the b-side to his group [[D12]]'s 12" vinyl single "Shit On You." In it, Eminem talks about how he remember's Everlast's music, however, "[[Kid Rock]] and [[Limp Bizkit]] came along now/Don't nobody wanna hear your old ass sing no more."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/47604/|title=I Remember (Dedication To Whitey Ford)|accessdate=2009-06-23}}</ref>


Everlast responded with the track "Whitey's Revenge," released only on his official website. Whereas the song contained references to Eminem's strained relationships with his wife and mother, it was "Better run and check your kid for your DNA", again referring to Eminem's daughter, Hailie Jade Mathers, that set Eminem off.
Everlast responded with the track "Whitey's Revenge," released only on his official website. Whereas the song contained references to Eminem's strained relationships with his wife and mother, it was "Better run and check your kid for your DNA", again referring to Eminem's daughter, Hailie Jade Mathers, that set Eminem off.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Whitey's-Revenge-The-Eminem-Diss-lyrics-Everlast/D82799447B709C5048256B21001A8920|title=Whitey's Revenge|accessdate=2009-06-23}}</ref>


Eminem & D12 responded with "Quitter," the second half of which is a take off on [[2Pac]]'s "[[Hit Em Up]]" (a diss song aimed at [[The Notorious B.I.G.]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metrolyrics.com/quitter-lyrics-eminem.html|title=Quitter|accessdate=2009-06-23}}</ref> In it, he warns Everlast, "If you talk about my little girl in a song again I’ma kill you." The track ends with the spoken words, "Fuck him, that’s it, I’m done, I promise, I’m done, that’s it/I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I promise/I just believe in kickin a man while he’s down/God damn! I quit," and again warning, "Mention my daughter’s name in a song again you fucking punk."
Eminem again responded through D12 on the track "Quitter", in which he urges fans to "Hit him with sticks, bricks, rocks, throw shit at him, trip him, spit on him, treat him like a 'ho, bitch slap him," and threatened to kill Everlast if he ever mentioned Hailie's name again. The second half of the track uses the beat to [[2Pac]]'s "[[Hit Em Up]]," a diss song aimed at [[The Notorious B.I.G.]], and the lyrics are a respectful parody of 2Pac's original, in which Eminem makes the point that Everlast's album sold 49,000 copies its first week while Eminem's sold 2,500,000 .<ref>http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Quitter-lyrics-Eminem/BA4A2B0CA28A9B0448256A7900023080</ref> Everlast later stated in various interviews that he felt everything had been said and he would now refrain from further responses.

Everlast echoed similar sentiment on the status of this feud, stating in various interviews that he felt everything had been said and he would now refrain from further responses. [[Evidence (musician)|Evidence]] & Dilated Peoples, however, felt the need to throw one last parting shot, "Search 4 Bobby Fisher."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lyrics007.com/Dilated%20Peoples%20Lyrics/Search%204%20Bobby%20Fisher%20Lyrics.html|title=Search 4 Bobby Fisher|accessdate=2009-06-23}}</ref>


==Tommy Boy sells to Warner Bros.==
==Tommy Boy sells to Warner Bros.==

Revision as of 13:34, 5 July 2009

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Erik Schrody (born August 18, 1969, in Template:City-state), better known by his stage name Everlast, is an Irish-American rapper and singer-songwriter, best known for his hit "What It's Like", and for his unique genre-crossing mix of hip-hop and acoustic-based rock music.

He was the frontman for rap group House of Pain until 1996. In 2000, he won a Grammy for best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal with Latin Rock musician Carlos Santana for "Put Your Lights On." (see 1999 in music).

Early days & House of Pain

Emerging as a member of the Rhyme Syndicate, Everlast's first solo album Forever Everlasting (1990), largely made possible by MC Ice T, was a disappointment both critically and commercially. Following the album's failure, Everlast teamed up with DJ Lethal and high school friend Danny Boy to form House of Pain. The group was signed to Tommy Boy Records, and their eponymous debut album (1992) went multi-platinum, spawning the successful DJ Muggs produced single "Jump Around". This song was also remixed twice by Pete Rock, one version featuring a verse from him and one without. The album also featured Cypress Hill member, B-Real, on the song "Put Your Head Out".

Fashioning themselves as rowdy Irish American hooligans (Lethal is actually of Latvian heritage), they toured with various rap and alternative-rock bands after their breakthrough. They participated together with Helmet, along with several other rap acts, on the influential 1993 rock-rap collaborative Judgment Night movie soundtrack. The group eventually disbanded in 1996, and Everlast once again pursued a solo career.

What It's Like

Everlast's second solo album Whitey Ford Sings the Blues (1998)-- which was released a full eight years after his solo debut and after he had a major heart attack – was both a commercial and critical success (selling more than 3 million copies). Whitey Ford Sings the Blues was hailed for its blend of rap with acoustic and electric guitars, developed by Everlast together with producers Dante Ross and John Gamble (aka SD50). The album's lead single "What It's Like" proved to be his most popular and successful song, although the follow up single, "Ends", also reached the rock top 10.

Everlast followed-up this success by collaborating with Santana on the track "Put Your Lights On" on Santana's 1999 album Supernatural. It charted at #118 on the pop chart, but did considerably better with rock radio airplay, peaking at #8 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. "Put Your Lights On" won Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 2000 Grammy Awards. At the end of the song, Everlast can be heard singing the first part of the Shahadah "La ilaha illa Allah", the Islamic profession of faith. Everlast is a devout Muslim.

Despite the success of Whitey Ford Sings the Blues and his success with Santana, Everlast's follow-up album, Eat at Whitey's (2000), stumbled commercially at first in the United States. However, it was eventually certified gold. The album was also embraced critically, especially by Rolling Stone Magazine which reviewed the album between "good" and "great" and focused on it as that month's most important release.

Lyrical war with Eminem[1]

Shortly after both artists contributed tracks to the End of Days soundtrack, a feud erupted between Everlast and Eminem. Eminem and Everlast crossed paths before a concert in early 1999. Eminem says he didn't greet Everlast because he didn't recognize him right away, and said Everlast didn't acknowledge him. Everlast's version is that he tried to congratulate Eminem on his success, and Eminem blew him off. Either way, Everlast's verse from the Dilated Peoples all star track "Ear Drums Pop (Remix)" contained a thinly veiled reference to Eminem ("Ones that act shady"), and went on to warn "You might catch a beatdown now where I come from" in his recounting of the incident.[2]

Eminem, in turn, ripped Everlast several times in public and with the song "I Remember (Dedication To Whitey Ford)." released as the b-side to his group D12's 12" vinyl single "Shit On You." In it, Eminem talks about how he remember's Everlast's music, however, "Kid Rock and Limp Bizkit came along now/Don't nobody wanna hear your old ass sing no more."[3]

Everlast responded with the track "Whitey's Revenge," released only on his official website. Whereas the song contained references to Eminem's strained relationships with his wife and mother, it was "Better run and check your kid for your DNA", again referring to Eminem's daughter, Hailie Jade Mathers, that set Eminem off.[4]

Eminem & D12 responded with "Quitter," the second half of which is a take off on 2Pac's "Hit Em Up" (a diss song aimed at The Notorious B.I.G.).[5] In it, he warns Everlast, "If you talk about my little girl in a song again I’ma kill you." The track ends with the spoken words, "Fuck him, that’s it, I’m done, I promise, I’m done, that’s it/I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I promise/I just believe in kickin a man while he’s down/God damn! I quit," and again warning, "Mention my daughter’s name in a song again you fucking punk."

Everlast echoed similar sentiment on the status of this feud, stating in various interviews that he felt everything had been said and he would now refrain from further responses. Evidence & Dilated Peoples, however, felt the need to throw one last parting shot, "Search 4 Bobby Fisher."[6]

Tommy Boy sells to Warner Bros.

After the sale of the Tommy Boy Records' catalog of master tapes to Warner Bros. Records and its metamorphosis to a dance music label in 2002,[7] Everlast was without a label, but in 2003 he signed with Island/Def Jam. His fourth solo album, White Trash Beautiful (2004), was subsequently released after almost a four-year hiatus. The album, which had an almost country-esque feel, received mixed reviews and was a commercial failure. Eventually, Everlast was released from his contract.

La Coka Nostra

In early 2006, Everlast teamed up with his former House of Pain mates DJ Lethal and Danny Boy to join the hip-hop group La Coka Nostra. The group's debut album A Brand You Can Trust (with DVD) is now set to be released in early 2009.[8] On December 19, 2008, it was announced that "A Brand You Can Trust" will be released on Uncle Howie Records/Suburban Noize Records with Everlast and Ill Bill as Executive Producer.

Martyr Inc.[9]

In 2007, Everlast was chosen to do the theme song for the TV show Saving Grace. The song plays during the show's main title sequence, and was originally released to digital outlets only, however, it was also included on Everlast's fifth solo album, Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford. The album was released on September 23, 2008, on Everlast's own record label Martyr Inc, with distribution by Hickory Records/Sony/ATV Music Publishing (It was revealed through diditleak.co.uk that the album leaked out early on Friday August 29th). A second single and video, "Letter Home From The Garden Of Stone", was released for free download from martyr-inc.com in December 2007. The third single, a cover of Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues", was released to download on August 19th. The Video for "Stone in My Hand" debuted on the martyr-inc website on October 28th, 2008 making it the fourth video for the album.

Discography

Albums

For a complete Everlast discography, see external links.
Album information
Forever Everlasting
Whitey Ford Sings the Blues
Today (EP)
Eat at Whitey's
White Trash Beautiful
  • Released: May 25, 2004
  • Label: Island Def Jam
  • Singles: "White Trash Beautiful", "Sleepin' Alone", "Blinded By The Sun", "Sad Girl", "Lonely Road"
Love, War and The Ghost of Whitey Ford
  • Release Date: September 23, 2008[10]
  • Label: Martyr Inc.
  • U.S. sales: 6,500+ in its first week.
  • Singles: "Letters Home from the Garden of Stone", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Stone In My Hand"

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
US
[11] 		US
Mod
[11] 		US
Main
[11] 		AUS
[12] 		AUT
[13] 		GER
[14] 		NLD
[15] 		SUI
[16] 		UK
[17]
1990 "Never Missin' a Beat" — — — — — — — — — Forever Everlasting
"I Got the Knack" — — — — — — — —
"The Rhythm" — — — — — — — — —
1998 "What It's Like" 13 1 1 26 17 17 58 20 34 Whitey Ford Sings the Blues
1999 "Ends" 109
[18] 		7 13 — — 67 — — 47
"Put Your Lights On" (Santana feat. Everlast) 118
[18] 		17 8 32 — 92 — 87 97
[19] 		Supernatural
"Painkillers" — — — — — — — — — Whitey Ford Sings the Blues
2000 "Black Jesus" — 15 30 — — — 96 86 37 Eat at Whitey's
2001 "Deadly Assassins" (feat. B-Real) — — — — — — — — 158
"I Can't Move" — 24 — — — 99 — — 107
2004 "White Trash Beautiful" — — — — 64 59 — 42 — White Trash Beautiful
2008 "Letters Home from the Garden of Stone" — — — — — — — — — Love, War and The Ghost of Whitey Ford
"Folsom Prison Blues" — — — — — — — — —
"Stone In My Hand" — — — — — — — — —
"My Medicine" (Snoop Dogg feat. Willie Nelson and Everlast) — — — — — — — — — Ego Trippin'
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

Selected guest appearances

Soundtracks

Notes

  1. ^ "Eminem & Everlast: The Whining Continues..." Retrieved 2009-02-22.
  2. ^ "Dilated Peoples". Retrieved 2009-02-22.
  3. ^ "I Remember (Dedication To Whitey Ford)". Retrieved 2009-06-23.
  4. ^ "Whitey's Revenge". Retrieved 2009-06-23.
  5. ^ "Quitter". Retrieved 2009-06-23.
  6. ^ "Search 4 Bobby Fisher". Retrieved 2009-06-23.
  7. ^ "Tommy Boy Artists Dance Again". Retrieved 2009-02-22.
  8. ^ "La Coka Nostra". Retrieved 2009-02-22.
  9. ^ "Martyr Inc". Retrieved 2009-02-22.
  10. ^ Martyr Inc. » Blog Archive » It’s True …
  11. ^ a b c American singles chart
  12. ^ Australian singles chart
  13. ^ Austrian singles chart
  14. ^ German chart
  15. ^ Dutch singles chart
  16. ^ Swiss singles chart
  17. ^ British chart
  18. ^ a b American singles chart
  19. ^ British chart
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