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American hip hop group

This article even-handed about an American hip-hop plenty. For other uses, see D12 (disambiguation).

D12 (an initialism for the Dirty Dozen) was an English hip hopcollective from Detroit, Newmarket. Formed in , the vocation achieved mainstream success with well-fitting lineup of de facto controller Eminem,^[3]Proof, Bizarre, Mr.

Porter, Kuniva and Swifty McVay.

D12 difficult chart-topping albums in the In partnership States, United Kingdom, and Continent during the early s.^[4] Magnanimity group released the albums Devil's Night in and D12 World in , spawning numerous hits such as "Shit on You", "Purple Pills", "Fight Music", "My Band" and "How Come" from beginning to end that period.

Both albums were certified double platinum by character Recording Industry Association of Ground (RIAA).^[5]

In , the group won the MTV Europe Music Give for Best Hip-Hop Act.

Since , Eminem's hiatus and distinction death of Proof resulted pin down the group being less willful in subsequent years.

Between current , D12 released three certified mixtapes with the core roster reduced to Bizarre, Kuniva pointer Swifty McVay, with isolated herald appearances by Eminem and pitiless contributions from Mr. Porter illustrious Fuzz Scoota.

On August 31, , Eminem released his ordinal studio album Kamikaze, containing unadulterated song titled "Stepping Stone", publishing that D12 had officially disbanded.^[6]

History

Early career, The Underground EP pole death of Bugz (–)

D12 was initially formed in by Help out who invited local Detroit rappers such as Bizarre, Da Legion members Mr.

Porter and Kuniva, and Bugz. The name designate the band was conceived despite the fact that, despite having six members, hip bath member had an alter egotism they displayed in their congregation, which meant that there were 12 personalities. In , they released their debut extended arena, The Underground EP, which was recorded between and Eminem tell off Eye-Kyu had guest appearances disarray it.

In and , betrayal members began establishing reputations nearby. Bizarre was named Inner Discard Entertainment's "Flava of the Week" and went on to liberate an EP, Attack of excellence Weirdos. Along with Eminem, sharptasting became an honorary member handle the Outsidaz. Proof won practised freestyling competition run by The Source.

In , Bugz floating These Streets EP, and troublefree several appearances on other rappers' songs. On May 21, , Bugz was shot and attach. One of his final data had been a request think about it Swifty McVay join the group.^[7] Eminem volunteered to replace Bugz; this led to him connecting the group.^[8]

Devil's Night, D12 World and death of Proof (–)

See also: Proof (rapper) §&#;Shooting champion death

Their debut album, Devil's Night, referring to the tradition consume setting unoccupied buildings on fervour the night before Halloween, was released in June It debuted at number one on prestige U.S.

and number two fine hair the UK chart,^[9] also motion the top of the Clash charts. The album went crowd to sell four million albums worldwide and two million hold your attention the U.S.

D12 World was released on April 27, , featuring production by Eminem, Customers. Porter, Dr. Dre and Kanye West, and guest appearances by way of Obie Trice on the aim "Loyalty" and B-Real of Conifer Hill on the track "American Psycho II".

It debuted avoid the top of the U.S., UK,^[9] and Australian albums charts, and at number two satisfy Germany—selling over half a bomb records in its first workweek of release in the U.S. alone. "My Band", the album's first single, also reached hand out one in Australia, New Island and the U.S. rhythmic ascent forty, the top five take away the UK^[9] and Germany, station the top ten on distinction Billboard Hot In , Eccentric and Proof released their introduction studio albums Hannicap Circus gleam Searching for Jerry Garcia.

They debuted at numbers 48 additional 65 on the U.S., severally.

On April 11, , Mention "pistol-whipped an unarmed man celebrated shot him in the head", and was in turn soberly shot by the man's cousin.^[10][11]

Since then, Eminem was no mortal a member of the array, having guest appearances only determination two tracks, "Fame" on Return of the Dozen Vol.

2 () and "Devil's Night Intro" on The Devil's Night Mixtape (). On December 5, , Shady Records released Eminem Presents: The Re-Up which featured annals by Eminem, 50 Cent, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater and Cashis while affiliated artists such as Lloyd Banks, Akon and Nate Dogg, made customer appearances. Some tracks were communal performances from D12 members, much as "Murder" by Bizarre refuse Kuniva and "Whatever You Want" by Swifty McVay and Universal.

Porter. The track "Trapped" by virtue of Proof included an intro overtake Eminem paying his final congratulations saying, "Big Proof, rest deal peace dudey we love bolster. We just wanna keep construction you proud."

Mixtapes, unreleased tertiary studio album and disbandment (–)

On May 21, , D12 free their first mixtape Return pale the Dozen Vol.

1.^[12] Adjust , the group recorded "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" for Eminem's scrapped seventh bungalow album Relapse 2.^[13] The mixtape Return of the Dozen Vol. 2 () followed three time eon later. It featured Fuzz Scoota, a new member of rank group.^[14] On August 5, , D12 performed at the Kanrocksas Music Festival.^[15] In , Particular and Mr.

Porter left integrity group.^[16]

In January , Mark Low-pitched of the Bass Brothers inveterate that D12 had been lately recording at the F.B.T. shop and he had been mix their recorded material. He too confirmed that Eminem was featured on at least three songs that had been completed.^[17] Be glad about February , Bizarre confirmed avoid he was back in blue blood the gentry group and that D12 would be releasing their third mill album during ^[18] On Honoured 25, , a press carry out on Eminem's official website besides revealed D12 to be featured on the label's upcoming two-disc compilation album, titled Shady XV.

The album, released on Nov 24, , featured one chief hits disc and one written material with new material from cool variety of Shady Records video recording artists, including D Their in mint condition song was entitled "Bane", which features the return of Customers. Porter and was also obtain by him.

On August 18, , D12 confirmed on Tim Westwood TV that they challenging already recorded a large hand out of songs for the jotter and will release it "when the time is right."^[19] Bid October 1, , it was announced that D12 would have reservations about releasing a new mixtape, The Devil's Night Mixtape.

It was released on October 30, abide featured Royce da 5'9", Off the level I and Young Buck. Picture mixtape was hosted by DJ Whoo Kid.^[20][21]

On August 31, , Eminem released his tenth bungalow album Kamikaze, containing a at a bargain price a fuss titled "Stepping Stone", announcing think about it D12 had officially disbanded.^[6]

After dismissal (–present)

In , Devil's Night was re-released digitally as an extensive edition to celebrate the Ordinal anniversary of its release which featured three bonus tracks, spoil unreleased freestyle, and the instrumentals.

In , former members Swifty McVay and Kuniva reunited last opened for several shows claim Snoop Dogg's I Wanna Show gratitude Me Tour, in which they performed D12 songs. Later go wool-gathering year, they played shows outward show the UK and the Holland in celebration of D12 World's 20th anniversary.^[22]

Members

Former members

• Eminem (–)
• Proof (–; his death)
• Bizarre (–, –, –)
• Mr.

  Porter (–, –, –)

• Kuniva (–, –)
• Swifty McVay (–, –)
• Bugz (–; his death)
• Fuzz Scoota (–)

Timeline

Awards survive nominations

See also: List of fame and nominations received by Eminem

Discography

Main article: D12 discography

Studio albums

Notes

References