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<i>Slaughterhouse</i> (EP)

Slaughterhouse (EP)

2011 EP by Slaughterhouse

Slaughterhouse is the only extended play by hip hop supergroup Slaughterhouse. It was released on February 8, 2011 through E1 Music.[2] The album debuted at #132 on the Billboard charts, after having sold 5,100 copies.[3]

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Background

Speculation had been brewing for quite some time that the group would be signing with Shady Records, after the group made a cameo in the "Forever" music video.[4] Throughout 2010, it was confirmed that the group would be signing to the label but multiple contractual obligations held the signing up.[5][6] Despite the delay, it was confirmed on January 12, 2011 that the group had successfully signed to the label along with Alabama rapper Yelawolf, and the two acts would be appearing on the cover of the March issue of XXL along with Shady Records founder Eminem.[7]

Singles

On January 10, 2011, the single "Back on the Scene" featuring Dres of Black Sheep was released on the internet.[8] The following day, a remix to group member Joell Ortiz's song "Put Some Money On It" featuring rap group The LOX was also released as a single.[9]

Reception

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The EP has been met with strong reviews, with many critics stating that it is an improvement from the group's 2009 debut.

Commercial performance

As of April 2012, it has sold 15,198 copies in the United States.

Track listing

As confirmed by iTunes,[2] co-writers by DiscoOS.[14]

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Personnel

By DiscoOS.[14]

References

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    Jeffries, David. "Slaughterhouse - Slaughterhouse". Allmusic.
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    Updated Slaughterhouse EP Tracklisting Revealed, Dres, L.O.X. Featured. 12 January 2011.
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    ALLEN JACOBS (February 13, 2011). "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 2/13/2011". Hip Hop DX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
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    "The reason why Slaughterhouse was with Eminem in the "Forever" video". ThisIs50.com. 2009-09-23. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
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    "Complex | Music, Sneakers, Style, Pop Culture, News & Shows". Complex Networks.
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    "Joe Budden Responds To Amalgam, Explains Slaughterhouse/Shady Delay | Music On Play - We The Best FOREVER". Music On Play. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
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    Eminem Confirms Signing Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf To Shady Records. 12 January 2011.
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    "Slaughterhouse f. Dres - Back On the Scene | New Hip Hop Music & All The New Rap Songs 2011". HipHopDX. 2011-01-10. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
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    "Slaughterhouse f. The Lox - Put Some Money On It Rmx | New Hip Hop Music & All The New Rap Songs 2011". HipHopDX. 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
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    "Slaughterhouse - Slaughterhouse | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
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    "HipHopDX Review".
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    "HipHopDX Review". Pitchfork.
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    "Rap Reviews".
  14. [14]
    "Slaughterhouse (7) - Slaughterhouse (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.com. 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2012-03-09.
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