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Shady XV is a hip hop compilation album performed by various artists of Shady Records. The double disc album was released on November 24, 2014, by Shady Records and Interscope Records. The album was released in honor of the label's 15th anniversary and as its 15th project (excluding Eminem's solo releases). The compilation features two discs, the first features new material from Shady Records artists such as Slaughterhouse, Bad Meets Evil, D12 and Yelawolf, as well as the label's founder Eminem. The second disc includes the label's greatest hits, also featuring former Shady Records members. All previous and current members of the label are represented on the album.

Release and promotion

On June 3, 2014, Eminem's manager and Shady Records co-founder Paul Rosenberg tweeted "Shady XV".[2] On August 23, 2014, during his final stop of The Monster Tour with Rihanna at Detroit, Michigan's Comerica Park, Eminem wore a T-shirt branded "Shady XV".[3] On August 25, 2014, he tweeted "Yes it's official... #SHADYXV Black Friday," leading to speculations about a release on Black Friday, which fell on November 28 in 2014. He also released a 20-second teaser video, featuring images of Eminem and other Shady Records artists.[4] On the same day, August 25, a press release was issued on Eminem's official website, announcing that Shady XV, a two-disc compilation featuring a collection of Shady Record's greatest hits on one disc and new material from Eminem, Slaughterhouse, Bad Meets Evil, D12, and Yelawolf on the other, is set to release on November 24, 2014, in the week of Black Friday.[1]

On October 13, 2014, Eminem posted a video of him showing the artwork of the upcoming release along with the description "Back to basics! Here's the cover for #SHADYXV out 11/24" on various social media websites.[5] The cover depicts a black and red hockey mask designed by Cuzzalo Ink under two crossed chainsaws.[5][6]

The album was released on disc and as a digital download on November 24, 2014 as Shady Records' 15th anniversary and as the 15th release on the label (excluding Eminem's solo releases).[1] The "greatest hits" disc contains tracks by current Shady Records members, as well as previous members 50 Cent, Obie Trice, Bobby Creekwater, Ca$his and Stat Quo. The tracklist was revealed on October 29, 2014 on the official website.[7]

A rap cypher with Eminem, Slaughterhouse, and Yelawolf, titled SHADY CXVPHER, premiered on VEVO on November 10, 2014 to promote the album.[8] On November 18, 2014, Eminem revealed info about the Lose Yourself demo version, the last track on the second disc. It contains alternate lyrics to the original beat that were recorded but never published. Eminem had no memory of this scrapped version until he was recently reminded.[9]

Music and lyrics

"Guts Over Fear" is a synth heavy song showcasing Sia's forceful voice singing a chorus about how she now feels emboldened in the face of adversity, as Eminem parses his various insecurities and his place in rap. The song's subject matter regards Eminem and his struggles as an artist, and touches up on moments of his career. "Detroit Vs. Everybody" is a posse cut which features Eminem and fellow Detroit-natives Royce da 5'9", Big Sean, Danny Brown, Trick-Trick, and Dej Loaf rapping over a boom bap beat.[10]

Singles

The first single, "Guts Over Fear", which features vocals by Australian singer-songwriter Sia and production from Emile Haynie, was previewed in the trailer for the upcoming film The Equalizer, starring Denzel Washington, released on June 16, 2014 (with its title not yet revealed).[11][12] A TV spot for the film was released on August 24, 2014, and aired during the MTV Video Music Awards, at the end of which it said "featuring the new song Eminem feat. Sia 'Guts Over Fear' from Shady XV - Black Friday".[12] The song was a new leak before Eminem decided for it to be released a day later on the iTunes Store.[13] It was later confirmed that the track will also roll during the closing credits of The Equalizer.[1] The second single, Y'all Ready Know by Slaughterhouse, was released on November 4, 2014.[14] The music video was released the same day. The third single, "Detroit Vs. Everybody" by Eminem, Trick-Trick, Dej Loaf, Big Sean, Royce Da 5'9", and Danny Brown, premiered on Shade 45 on November 10, 2014. It was officially released on iTunes later that night.[15]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic59/100[16]
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim!7/10[17]
HipHopDX[18]
New York Daily News[19]
The Plain DealerB+[20]
Pitchfork Media2.0/10[21]

Shady XV received generally mixed reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 59, which indicates "mixed or average reviews ", based on five reviews.[16] Samantha O’Connor of Exclaim! said, "For the Shady diehard fans, Shady XV is enough. But for those searching for that nostalgic surge of adrenaline-inducing passion and innovative content reminiscent of the Shady reign, it's better to skip the new material and head straight to the classics."[17] Homer Johnsen of HipHopDX said, "Some songs border on perfection. A few more are just solidly average. Yet, it all balances out, and the rhymes on full display make Shady XV a great compilation release. Fans of Eminem can keep themselves occupied with this one, while also getting a chance to hear what’s new from the Slaughterhouse gang, Yelawolf, and D12. The most important takeaway is the growth of the Shady Records conglomerate since The Re-Up. Times have changed and so has the Rap game, but Eminem and his unit have adapted accordingly and have managed to usher from the deep a compilation album that is a worthwhile addition to the Shady oeuvre."[18]

Track listing

Disc 1 (Disc X)
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."ShadyXV" (prod. by Eminem)Eminem5:01
2."Psychopath Killer" (prod. by Boi-1da, Just Blaze [co.], The Maven Boys [co.][22])Slaughterhouse (featuring Eminem and Yelawolf)5:19
3."Die Alone" (prod. by Eminem, Luis Resto [add.])Eminem (featuring Kobe)3:36
4."Vegas" (prod. by Eminem, Luis Resto [add.])Bad Meets Evil5:36
5."Y'all Ready Know" (prod. by DJ Premier[23])Slaughterhouse3:51
6."Guts Over Fear" (prod. by Emile Haynie, John Hill, Eminem [co.])Eminem (featuring Sia)5:01
7."Down" (prod. by Conrad Clifton)Yelawolf3:26
8."Bane" (prod. by Mr. Porter, Marv Won [co.])D124:24
9."Fine Line" (prod. by Eminem, Luis Resto [add.])Eminem5:07
10."Twisted" (prod. by Eminem, Luis Resto [add.])Skylar Grey, Eminem and Yelawolf4:59
11."Right for Me" (prod. by Eminem, Luis Resto [add.])Eminem4:57
12."Detroit vs. Everybody" (prod. by Statik Selektah,[24] Eminem)Eminem, Royce da 5'9", Big Sean, Danny Brown, DeJ Loaf and Trick-Trick5:57
Total length:57:14
European bonus track[25]
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
13."Till It's Gone" (prod. by WillPower)Yelawolf4:38
Total length:61:50
Disc 2 (Disc V)
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."I Get Money" (from Curtis, 2007, prod. by Apex)50 Cent3:43
2."Purple Pills" (from Devil's Night, 2001, prod. by Eminem and Jeff Bass)D125:04
3."Lose Yourself" (from Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture 8 Mile, 2002, prod. by Eminem, Jeff Bass, and Luis Resto)Eminem5:20
4."Cry Now (Shady Remix)" (from Eminem Presents: The Re-Up, 2006, prod. by Witt & Pep)Obie Trice, Kuniva, Bobby Creekwater, Ca$his and Stat Quo5:09
5."Let's Roll" (from Radioactive, 2011, prod. by The Audibles and Mr. Pyro)Yelawolf (featuring Kid Rock)3:55
6."Hammer Dance" (from Welcome to: Our House, 2012, prod. by AraabMuzik)Slaughterhouse4:05
7."P.I.M.P." (from Get Rich or Die Tryin', 2003, prod. by Mr. Porter)50 Cent4:09
8."You Don't Know" (from Eminem Presents: The Re-Up, 2006, prod. by Eminem and Luis Resto)Eminem, 50 Cent, Ca$his and Lloyd Banks4:17
9."My Band" (from D12 World, 2004, prod. by Eminem)D124:58
10."Wanna Know" (from Second Round's on Me, 2006, prod. by Emile)Obie Trice4:04
11."Wanksta" (from Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture 8 Mile, 2002, prod. by J-Praize)50 Cent3:38
12."The Setup" (from Cheers, 2003, prod. by Dr. Dre)Obie Trice (featuring Nate Dogg)3:13
13."In da Club" (from Get Rich or Die Tryin', 2003, prod. by Dr. Dre)50 Cent3:13
14."Fight Music" (from Devil's Night, 2001, prod. by Dr. Dre and Scott Storch)D124:21
15."Pop the Trunk" (from Trunk Muzik 0-60, 2010, prod. by WillPower)Yelawolf3:48
16."Lose Yourself" (Original 8 Mile Demo Version) (Bonus track) (prod. by Eminem, Jeff Bass, and Luis Resto)Eminem3:00
Total length:65:57
Best Buy bonus track[26]
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
17."Don't Front"Eminem (featuring Buckshot)4:46

References

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  3. ^ Stutz, Colin (August 24, 2014). "What's Eminem's New Black Friday Release 'Shady XV' All About?". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
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  5. ^ a b Mathers, Marshall (October 13, 2014). "Back to basics! Here's the cover for #SHADYXV out 11/24". Instagram. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
  6. ^ Orosco, David (September 5, 2014). "The meeting at Interscope Records went great!!! (...)". Cuzzalo Ink. Instagram. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
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  8. ^ Adam Graham (10 November 2014). "Eminem freestyle anchors new Shady Records cypher clip". The Detroit News. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
  9. ^ Renshaw, David. "Eminem previews demo version of 'Lose Yourself' with alternate lyrics". NME. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  10. ^ Ortiz, Edwin (October 30, 2014). "Interview: Statik Selektah Talks About 'Detroit Vs. Everybody,' His Upcoming Collaboration With Eminem, Big Sean, and More". Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
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  22. ^ Rosenberg, Justin (October 29, 2014). "We did that there son.. '@Boi1da: #ShadyXV #PsychopathKiller @justblaze themavenboys'". Twitter. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  23. ^ Pharms, Gabrielle Nicole (May 12, 2014). "DJ Premier Talks Legacy, Production, and Nas Collabo Album". Life+Times. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  24. ^ Baril, Patrick (October 29, 2014). "In case you havent figured it out yet , I produced 'Detroit vs Everybody' (...)". Twitter. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
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  26. ^ http://www.bestbuy.com/site/shadyxv-only--best-buy-pa-cd-various/9963284.p?id=3323805&skuId=9963284
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