Talk:Shady Records/Archives/2012

Young Zee

I've removed Young Zee, as he isn't signed to Shady Records - he's on Kon Artis and Kuniva's Runyan Ave. label. I also corrected a spelling mistake - it's Kon Artis, without the second "t". —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.139.235.168 (talk • contribs)

Thank you, Ive heard that some rapper named Fizzy B is going to sign can you confirm that?

I'd have thought Eminem is more sensible than to sign someone with a name like that. *Wink*

Article

Does this really need an article of its own when it's an Aftermath imprint? All the labels under that umbrella are covered in the Aftermath article. Stoned Trey 03:25, 3 January 2006 (UTC)

yes it does becuase the aftermath wikipedia website has changed

Yes, it does, it is a notable imprint label owned by a notable artist. Also, Aftermath does not distribute for Shady, Interscope does. --- Realest4Life 17:57, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

50 Cent leaving

I heard that 50 cent left Shady records as quoted "This'll be the end of me and Shady Aftermath. I'm moving on to bigger and better things".

Good. We don't need him. --- Realest4Life 17:57, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

Demo

I deleted the previous request for someone to listen to a random artist's demo. It's not a great idea for a talk page. It says that Bobby Creekwater's first single was "Bobby Creek", but I don't think that really be considered his first single, since it has yet to be formally released. - Shady Fan

Add http://www.forum.trshady.com to external links?

I received a message from an editor to discuss external link adding here first, so what do you think of the Shady Records community (http://www.forum.trshady.com) being added to this wiki page? I think readers of this article would benefit from knowing of a friendly and active community where they can discuss the record label and it's artists. Do visit the URL and hope to hear from an editor.

Here's a quote from Wiki help documents that I think the url follows: "They should be kept to a useful minimum, and provide relevant and non-trivial information that isn't present in the page. "

Thanks

Eminem has never released a solo studio album on Shady

Eminem has never released a solo studio album on Shady. He only releases studio albums on Aftermath/Interscope.

I thought the same. I don't feel that the Eminem Albums should be put down as Shady Records releases. Harish101 17:50, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

If he did release any, then people should stop changing the number from 2 to 4. He only has 2 Shady albums, because he formed Shady after The Marshall Mathers LP, so The Eminem Show and Encore. I know that Curtain Call was released on Aftermath/Interscope, and The Re-Up is a record label compilation album sort of. By the way, Harish101, please tell me if you are OK with the recent history paragraph. --- Realest4Life 17:54, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

We've discussed it, but so it don't look like I left ya hanging - it's cool. Yeah, I'm glad to see that his first 2 album drops are kept in check. People should AT LEAST understand that. By the way, a friend of mine explained that, like 50 Cent, the Shady Records logo is just on his CD as an imprint thing, but is not officially released off the record label. Just as how 50 has G-Unit's logo on his albums, but are not G-Unit releases as he's strictly a Shady/Aftermath artist. This might be the cause of the confusion for many. I don't know how to back that up with off the internet though. Also, I remember once that there was an interview (maybe on MTV) where he said he [50 Cent] was the only person signed to both labels (obviously before Stat Quo) so I guess this can suggest that Eminem's albums are not officially Shady Records releases. => Harish101 19:55, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

Let's try to get a few more editors to agree with this and then maybe we can remove "Shady Records" from the distributors of Eminem's albums. --- Realest4Life 21:26, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

It is definitely not correct to remove Shady from any Eminem album after The Marshall Mathers LP. Any album he has released after The Marshall Mathers LP has been on Shady through a venture with Aftermath/Interscope. So it is correct to have it listed. As for 50 Cent not being released through G-Unit, that label was created through Interscope for the G-Unit members only by 50 Cent and Sha Money XL through Jimmy Iovine. If they add a member to the group, they are automatically signed to G-Unit/Interscope. 50 Cent had the label created solely for the group and its affiliates/members, not for him. He is already signed through Shady/Aftermath/Interscope and does not have his own “personal label” like Shady Records is to Eminem. It's difficult to explain but you should get the gist of what I am saying. Also if you look at Young Buck, or any G-Unit member/affiliate for that matter, he/they is/are signed through G-Unit/Interscope, like I mentioned before. Why is this, because he was signed to G-Unit which is distributed through Interscope, thus explaining why he is signed to both labels. If you sign to G-Unit, you sign to Interscope. That’s how it works and explains why he isn’t listed through Shady/Aftermath/Interscope/G-Unit. Also one more thing, if you look at the G-Unit Records page you will notice 50 Cent isn’t listed as a solo artist on the G-Unit label but listed within the group G-Unit, this further explains my argument. --Ayoleftyz 01:02, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

OK. --- Realest4Life 01:20, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

I dunno, despite the extensive reasoning about Eminem I'd rather agree if I was given reasonable evidence like a reliable link that states so, or even an interview. With 50 Cent it would be simply incorrect to have him on the G-Unit page other than as an owner. As in, his albums aren't G-Unit albums as he's simply (and accepted as) a Shady/Aftermath artist which is why they're not shown on the G-Unit discography. He even stated in that interview with Eminem and Dr. Dre some years back (on MTV, I believe) that he was at the time the only Artist signed to both labels. => Harish101 00:39, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

(Unindent) Well, I don't really know that much about this, but let's see which labels are credited by Billboard, since they are a reputable source.

• The Slim Shady LP – Web/Aftermath/Interscope
• The Marshall Mathers LP – Web/Aftermath/Interscope
• The Eminem Show – Web/Aftermath/Interscope
• 8 Mile soundtrack – Shady/Interscope
• Encore – Shady/Aftermath/Interscope
• Curtain Call: The Hits – Shady/Aftermath/Interscope
• Eminem Presents the Re-Up – Shady/Interscope

Now, I think "Web" is Web Entertainment, but I don't know about Curtain Call: The Hits being under Shady. There's one thing we all know for sure, he's signed to Aftermath/Interscope. --- Who's the one you call Mr. Macho? The head honcho, swift fist like Camacho 01:06, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

I'd also trust Billboard. I assume then that it means that the latter albums are just Shady affiliated, like 50 Cent having 'G-Unit' on his albums? That it's not a contractual signing to the label? => Harish - 02:43, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

No idea, but that is a possibility. --- Who's the one you call Mr. Macho? The head honcho, swift fist like Camacho 02:50, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

So far it's only been one editor that officially disagrees. Should we act upon that, considering how long it has been? => Harish - 08:21, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

I really don't know. What about Encore though? It says "Shady/Aftermath", what's up with that? --- Who's the one you call Mr. Macho? The head honcho, swift fist like Camacho 14:33, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

I ain't got no clue either, bro. I've looked all over over the web, and whilst I can't find anything to clarify that, I can't find anything that specifically shows Eminem as being signed to his own label. No interview or anything. And as far as I'm concerned - the logo on the albums are not evidence of this, as 50 Cent has G-Unit on his albums and it's an established fact that he's not signed to it. I know that the user, Ayoleftyz, has previously explained this, but it's not particularly clear nor is it backed up in my opinion. I'm open to an easy-going debate on that though. => Harish - 17:17, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

I'll talk to him and ask him to come here and explain why he thinks Eminem is signed to Shady. --- Who's the one you call Mr. Macho? The head honcho, swift fist like Camacho 19:49, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Cool. => Harish - 20:39, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

So I was checking out AftermathMusic.com and I came across the releases page for Aftermath Ent., and then the 'other releases' page. It's worth noting that Eminem's albums aren't considered Shady releases by the standards of this website. Granted the site is not official, but it is well-recognised and (in my experience) the best source for Aftermath news and information. Feel free to disagree, but I think it's a valid point to add. Also, I note there's been no retort for about a week so I'm quickly getting the urge to edit Eminem's stance on being part of the roster until official sources can be provided to back it up. => Harish - 10:51, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, but Aftermath Music (although I use it all the time) is just a fansite. I won't revert your edits if you change it. --- Who's the one you call Mr. Macho? The head honcho, swift fist like Camacho 15:02, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Fair point, bro. It is true that it's just a fansite. I'll give it a further 2 days for someone to prove something. I would like to make the pre-emptive point that at the end of the day - Wikipedia does need factual sources to prove given facts, and despite how I may or may not feel about Eminem being signed to his own label, I have been involved and let this discussion been put out there for people to respond back too. Also, all the other artists of Shady Records have this sources, whilst there's yet to be shown proof of him being signed to Shady Records within the article. This could be shown to be inaccurate information. That's my piece said. => Harish - 22:22, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

I've removed all references of Eminem being signed to Shady Records. If you're unhappy with this, please find a reliable source or an Eminem interview that proves otherwise. I have a question about the changes I've made - Should I keep Eminem on the roster?... or should he be separated, but still referenced under 'Artists'? => Harish - 00:56, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Well, you should remove him, and try to add a description for him under the "producers" section, and one for the other producers as well, very short though, that way it would look OK, but a lot of people will probably try to re-add Eminem as an artist. --- Who's the one you call Mr. Macho? The head honcho, swift fist like Camacho 01:01, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Nevermind, current version is OK. --- Who's the one you call Mr. Macho? The head honcho, swift fist like Camacho 01:02, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Sweet. Now I'm just counting down the minutes 'til someone changes it all back again. => Harish - 01:51, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Shady Records Logo

I once had a logo put up on this page a long time ago, but I think it was a couple of months ago when it was taken down due to fair use rationale or something. Anyway, now that I have time to work on it - I would like know what exactly I should write in order for it to be acceptable. If someone else that knows exactly what should be written feels like doing this, I can forward my fairly high quality image to the user for them to upload. Personally, I'm too lazy to read like 4 articles on how to put up an image legitimately. Just trying to make the page look more nicer, figure it'd be good for the online encyclopaedia viewers of the future. => Harish101 20:07, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Use this. It seems to have a good fair use rationale. Just copy most of the info to your image. --- Realest4Life 20:14, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks bro! I'll add it now => Harish101 00:30, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

No problem. --- Who's the one you call Mr. Macho? The head honcho, swift fist like Camacho 01:06, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Artists section

I dunno who changed it, but I don't like it. Not just stating it as an opinion, but it's not very well done. Joint artists under DJ's, whilst the rest are above? Isn't it better to simply keep them with the other artists? Furthermore, why were the notes removed? If an edit isn't an informative edit (e.g. referencing), but rather a change of the layout then such changes should be discussed here first, and off that basis I shall revert the changes. Please discuss if you dispute this, and an agreement shall be made. -- Harish - 04:01, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

Discography idea

What does everyone think of the following idea for change:

Artist	Album	Release Date	Chart positions	RIAA certification	Singles
D12	Devil's Night	19/Jun/2001	#1 U.S.	1x platinum	"Pimp Like Me" "Shit On You" "Purple Pills" "Fight Music"
Soundtrack	8 Mile	29/Oct/2002	#1 U.S.	4x platinum	"Lose Yourself" "Wanksta" "8 Mile"
50 Cent	Get Rich or Die Tryin' (released w/ Aftermath Ent.)	06/Feb/2003	#1 U.S.	6x platinum	"In da Club" "21 Questions" "P.I.M.P." "If I Can't"
Obie Trice	Cheers	23/Sep/2003	#5 U.S.	1x platinum	"Got Some Teeth" "The Set Up" "Don't Come Down"
D12	D12 World	27/Apr/2004	#1 U.S.	2x platinum	"My Band" "40 Oz." "How Come" "U R the One"

etc

Only issues are that the date needs to be shown in the format seen, (taken from a list, with this one looking the most presentable (see Help:Sorting#Dates for more) in my opinion). Furthermore, I had to change 'Platinum' to '1x platinum' in order for it to show in a sortable manner. Feel free to give thoughts so that changes may or may or not be made. -- Harish - 17:18, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

Oh yeah, thought I'd add benefits as I see them; Easier to search by artist, album title, chart position or RIAA certification (should the want be there), and allowing to put it back into order by release date. Also, it appears to take less space (width) whilst the height of each row is about the same. Clearly the singles wouldn't need the option of sorting too. -- Harish - 17:29, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

I think it looks better than the way it is now, and it looks to take up less room, and be more organized. I'm all for it. (Oh, and you were right about the artists section too.) --JpGrB 18:43, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

It does seem better than the current design. So unless anyone can come up with a better design, I say go ahead! Spellcast (talk) 02:31, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the feedback, guys. Appreciate the thoughts. Another week or one more favourable thought (whichever comes first) and I'll do it. -- Harish - 04:30, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

1st revision

Artist	Album	Release date	Chart # (U.S.)	RIAA certification	Singles
D12	Devil's Night	19/Jun/2001	1	1x platinum	"Shit On You" "Purple Pills" "Fight Music"
Soundtrack	8 Mile	29/Oct/2002	1	4x platinum	"Lose Yourself" "Wanksta" "8 Mile"
50 Cent	Get Rich or Die Tryin' (released w/ Aftermath Ent.)	06/Feb/2003	1	6x platinum	"In da Club" "21 Questions" "P.I.M.P." "If I Can't"
Obie Trice	Cheers	23/Sep/2003	5	1x platinum	"Got Some Teeth" "The Set Up" "Don't Come Down"
D12	D12 World	27/Apr/2004	1	2x platinum	"My Band" "40 Oz." "How Come" "U R the One"
50 Cent	The Massacre (released w/ Aftermath Ent.)	03/Mar/2005	1	5x platinum	"Disco Inferno" "Candy Shop" "Just a Lil Bit" "Outta Control (Remix)"
Obie Trice	Second Round's on Me	15/Aug/2006	8	Gold	"Snitch" "Cry Now" "Jamaican Girl"
Shady Records	Eminem Presents the Re-Up	05/Dec/2006	2	1x platinum	"You Don't Know" "Jimmy Crack Corn"
Cashis	The County Hound EP	22/May/2007	106	-	"Lac Motion"
50 Cent	Curtis (released w/ Aftermath Ent.)	11/Sep/2007	2	1x platinum	"Straight to the Bank" "Amusement Park" "I Get Money" "Ayo Technology" "Follow My Lead" "Come and Go" "I'll Still Kill"

Still happy with it, guys? I had to change the chart positions column due to Cashis' chart position messing up the 'sortable' change. If you don't like the table showing just the U.S. charting positions, I can make it so the column splits into two - one being U.S., and another being Worldwide. Just some thoughts, but we don't seem to have any non-U.S. chart positions anyway. I also removed Pimp Like Me as a Devil's Night single as I had found no other article to back this up. One other thought, if people aren't happy, I could just make some more columns unsortable, like the Singles column, so that it can be put the way it was it the first example table... -- Harish - 17:24, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

2nd revision

Artist	Album	Release date	Chart positions	RIAA certification	Singles
D12	Devil's Night	19/Jun/2001	#1 U.S.	Platinum	"Shit On You" "Purple Pills" "Fight Music"
Soundtrack	8 Mile	29/Oct/2002	#1 U.S.	4x platinum	"Lose Yourself" "Wanksta" "8 Mile"
50 Cent	Get Rich or Die Tryin' (released w/ Aftermath Ent.)	06/Feb/2003	#1 U.S.	6x platinum	"In da Club" "21 Questions" "P.I.M.P." "If I Can't"
Obie Trice	Cheers	23/Sep/2003	#5 U.S.	Platinum	"Got Some Teeth" "The Set Up" "Don't Come Down"
D12	D12 World	27/Apr/2004	#1 U.S.	2x platinum	"My Band" "40 Oz." "How Come" "U R the One"
50 Cent	The Massacre (released w/ Aftermath Ent.)	03/Mar/2005	#1 U.S.	5x platinum	"Disco Inferno" "Candy Shop" "Just a Lil Bit" "Outta Control (Remix)"
Obie Trice	Second Round's on Me	15/Aug/2006	#8 U.S.	Gold	"Snitch" "Cry Now" "Jamaican Girl"
Shady Records	Eminem Presents the Re-Up	05/Dec/2006	#2 U.S.	Platinum	"You Don't Know" "Jimmy Crack Corn"
Cashis	The County Hound EP	22/May/2007	#106 U.S.	-	"Lac Motion"
50 Cent	Curtis (released w/ Aftermath Ent.)	11/Sep/2007	#2 U.S.	Platinum	"Straight to the Bank" "Amusement Park" "I Get Money" "Ayo Technology" "Follow My Lead" "Come and Go" "I'll Still Kill"

My final thought on how it would be best to present in the article. Removed the sortable feature in 'Chart position' and RIAA certification', seemed to make the info display not so well. I'll probably go with this one if there's nothing against it. -- Harish - 03:40, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Room to mention potential artists?

In the wake of the Joe Budden situation, I was wondering if it's worth mentioning in the article, or giving it its own sub-heading, a section about artists that have been courted, with notable known rappers such as:

• Mobb Deep - Mobb Deep: "...they Can't Stop Us."
• Pharoahe Monch - Mixtape Mondays (21-Aug-2006)
• Joe Budden - Exclusive: Joe Budden Shoots Down Shady Records Rumors *

*Note, though it's been considered rumour, he has not said that Shady records have not courted him.

That's all I could find for now. Relay your thoughts. Just thought I'd throw it out their so this article can offer more. -- Harish - 04:29, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

'DJs and producers' section

I was thinking to change it to this, but wasn't sure if it needed referencing for every name, etc.

===DJs and producers===
This is a list of signed and/or frequent Shady Records collaborators that have worked together with the label on many notable projects.
*Bass Brothers
*Dr. Dre
*Eminem
*Luis Resto
*Mr. Porter
*Mike Elizondo

Only found references for two (which suggest the two to be actually working for the label). Thoughts? -- Harish - 15:34, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

Eminem under Artists

That makes no sense at all, you see 50 Cent is the founder of G-Unit Records but he isn’t listed under artists. —Bruce Wayne of the Rap Game (talk) 21:37, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

50 isn't signed to G-Unit Records as a solo artist. He's signed as part of the group. But I don't really get how Eminem isn't signed to Shady Records at all. Spellcast (talk) 21:45, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Well, if I'm not mistaken, on a technicality, he is like 50 with G-Unit, he's signed as a member of a group. In Em's case, D12. Also if I'm not mistaken, he's signed as a producer. But I honestly don't understand why he is there looking like a solo artists when he isn't. I understand he is very influential, but that is because he is the owner/operator. --JpGrB 22:01, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Yeah that’s right, but he is not signed to this label as a solo-artist so I think it should be removed. —Bruce Wayne of the Rap Game (talk) 22:35, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

50's albums say "© Shady/Aftermath/Interscope Records" on the CDs, meaning it was only released through those labels. Even though it has the G-Unit Records logo, it's only for promotion. The Shady Records logo on Eminem's albums could also be promotional. A CD scan of The Eminem Show (link), Encore (link), and Curtain Call: The Hits (link) only credit Aftermath. That suggests Eminem isn't signed to Shady Records as a solo artist or released solo studio albums under it. So would everyone agree to removing Eminem under the "Artists" section? Spellcast (talk) 22:57, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

I can agree with that. --JpGrB 23:01, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

I removed it. I also put a hidden message as I think people will mistakenly think he's signed to the label. Spellcast (talk) 23:41, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

My impression is that even though he's not signed to the label, he's still important to the label. I can see what you mean though. I thought about it, and do have some suggestiions; a) we make a section for the label founders, b) we leave him as a producer and perhaps make that more informative as a section, or c) we vote on it to see if he should be on the page, if that's an okay middle ground? Also, I feel it should be noted that not many (if any) labels are FA, so there's no set standard for style, so any of this could work, just as how the discography is different from many record labels, yet it still works (particularly in comparison to the old version). Just my thoughts. -- Harish - 23:04, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Well, he is important as I noted earlier, because he's the owner/operator/founder. I believe some of his information could be moved to a producers section? (But only if we can get more information on the other producers.) If that sounds acceptable? --JpGrB 23:14, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Never mind, it's done. At least that's one less thing to think about with this article.-- Harish - 00:36, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

Obie Trice

Is there any other source besides the song he released that states he's a "free agent"? --JpGrB 03:08, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

It's all rumours on the internet. There are various articles that cite the 'Giant' track as the proof which isn't enough or point out they've herd the rumour (example: [1] - note the disclaimer) so we'll have to continue to wait for official word in my opinion. For Wikipedia we'd have to continue to remove unsourced pieces that get added to the article. -- Harish (Talk) - 16:16, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

Finally, something solid: Shady Records Issues Statement On Obie's Departure -- Harish (Talk) - 10:12, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I'm am not sure if you have an account on "ThisIs50.com", but there is another track where he seems to make it clear that he's still on good terms with Eminem and they "have plans", but that it is Jimmy Iovine that he is upset with. The link on that site to the track is foundhere. ----JpGrB 01:14, 6 July 2008 (UTC)

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Bobby Creekwater

Bobby Creekwater left shady records

Do you have a source? --HELLØ ŦHERE 03:52, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

At the moment this is just a rumour, no credible source has surfaced. LDNPRS (talk) 21:45, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

Bobby Creek isnt under artist anymore at dashadyspot.com

DJ's and Producers

Jeff Bass and Mark Bass and DJ Head are not signed to Shady Records. DJ Head stopped working with Em in 2000 and Jeff and Mark Bass left in 2003. I'm not even sure Luis Resto still works with Em? LDNPRS (talk) 21:35, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

To start, new sections go to the bottom. Secondly, do you have soucres for these statements? --HELLØ ŦHERE 21:37, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

I do not have sources for these statements but Eminem has not worked with these producers in years and I know Jeff and Mark Bass have their own ventures and labels outside of hip hop that they are focusing on. Also according to this interview with the offical Aftermath Entertainment siteRikanitti has signed a 6 track deal with Shady as a producer: http://thabizness.com/blog/2008/05/20/game-recognize-game-shady-records-producer-rikanatti/LDNPRS (talk) 21:43, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

I do not doubt it, I may have to go lookng for sources about the Bass Brothers especially involving the court case. But if sources cannot be provided it is OR. And that source is a blog, which is not reliable per WP:RS. --HELLØ ŦHERE 21:50, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

This is the original source of Rikinatti signing to Shady, from the official Aftermath Entertainment site. http://www.aftermathmusic.com/blog/?page_id=214 .

As for the Bass Brothers and DJ Head I understand why changes can't be made currently but I will look into finding sources when I get the time but its hard to find sources for contract details for producers. Are there even any sources telling us that these producers ever officially signed to Shady. DJ Head only produced a couple of tracks on Shady so it would suprise me if he was ever signed. If there was no source that they ever signed there will probably be no source annoucing that there contracts were renewed. LDNPRS (talk) 22:03, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

Sources to say they were signed? I'm not sure. That Rikinatti source, sadly can still not be used. It is a primary source and not a reliable third party source per WP:RS. Believe me, I'm not trying to salt your game, I want the article to be as factual as possible, but we must go through the proper WP channels. --HELLØ ŦHERE 22:06, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

Luis Resto

I have decided to remove Luis Resto from the list of producers because he has not contributed to anything since 2007 despite previously having contributions on dozens of tracks a year. Also his official myspace states that he is unsigned. LDNPRS (talk) 22:18, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

Actually I'm putting him back because there is a song from Relapse that he's credited on. --HELLØ ŦHERE 00:44, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

I think his myspace is a good enough indicator when deciding whether he is signed or not. Any other opinions from someone else?LDNPRS (talk) 16:06, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

I agree with LDNPRS. I'm actually gonna remove the whole Producers/DJ section because there are no sources. I put a LOT of effort into this article once to make sure it was a great quality article, particularly in terms of references, and it's a shame to see something that puts the article down by not being referenced in the slightest. It appears to have been this way for a long time too. Besides, it's been unreferenced for a long time with no change being made. -- Harish (Talk) - 05:23, 26 November 2009 (UTC)

Bizarre

Bizarre is NOT signed to Shady. I have the back cover of his last album and there are only the imprints of Koch Records, Epic Records (Koch's distributer) and Redhead Records. NO Shady Records imprint. Also Bizarre's myspace page tells us he's NOT signed to Shady: http://www.myspace.com/bizarre LDNPRS (talk) 16:06, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

My Conrtibutions to Shady Records

So I've been asked to consult this page by JrPut or idk his name; but anyway:

The Shady Producers/DJ's list should be updated. I have valid links for Mr. Porter, Alchemist, Rikanatti, and Luis Resto. The following are all Reliable links, and even though Aftermath Ent. Blog is a blog, we have used it as multible sources on additional articles, and we have also used MTV News as a reliable source, and that in itself is a blog. Eminem also acts as a producer for the label, and since he is the founder, CEO, and signed to the label as its main artist, I would presume that linking references for him as a producer is frivalous and uneeded.

Now, The Bass Brothers and Eminem have ended their working relationship. We have multible sources for this including when Em purchased his new studio, and F.B.T sued Interscope/Aftermath.

However, with that said, we have no additional proof that DJ Head has ended his working relationship with EM. We have no source saying that he has, and unless you supply one, we're going to be leaving him in the active section. Just because a producer didn't release any tracks for the label in a while does not constitute their absence from the label.

So Please, Let me re-add Alchemist, Eminem, Mr. Porter, Luis Resto, Rikanatti, and DJ Head to the production list, and let us move on with our lives. No need to keep pricking this crap in the butt.

Also, "DJ Green Lantern" should not be under the "former artist category." If you leave him there, you're going to have to add the other Producers/DJs onto said list when and if they leave the label. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Broomtherapper (talk • contribs) 01:08, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

Okay. First off, the articles that the producers have clearly state that they're a producer for Shady Records so isn't it kinda redundant to source them? Also DJ Green Latern had left Shady after a dispute with 50 Cent and I don't think that your proposal will work well mainly because I cannot figure out what you mean.

And also, for the images that you keep uploading. You should really add a copright template to the image to verify that the image can be used per WP:NONFREE, many of your images you uploaded have an unknown copyright status so I'm just letting you know right now so you can do something about it. Taylor Karras (talk) 11:04, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

Alright, whatever on the images. I really don't see how that pertains to this subject, but whatever. And Jptut or whatever the heck his name is insists that they be sourced. So they're remain sourced so he doesn't get his panties in a bunch. At this point, do not remove the current list of DJ's/Producers because they are now properly sourced and referenced and what not. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Broomtherapper (talk • contribs) 15:50, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

Right, but the sources themselves are not reliable per WP:SOURCE. You've cited an encyclopedia page from About.com which is inself unreliable. You cited a blog which can easily constitute as a unreliable source by default. And the last source links to a site that sells music software. While these sources say they produce for Shady, none of them link to their own "the producers" website, a reliable source or a reliable news article. An online encyclopedia is unreliable in itself because the information may or may not be correct and some of it might even be copied from Wikipedia, and a blog is unreliable because unlike official blogs belonging to the artists which are reliable, most blogs in fact, post information that is usually sourced from the most popular website, they might also post some unreliable or unverifiable information. And also it's kinda redundant when the pages they have on Wikipedia state that they are a producer. So, those are the reasons why we think your sources are unreliable. Taylor Karras (talk) 20:05, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

On the note of DJ Green Lantern, he is particularly notable as he had intentions of releasing an album under Shady Records, turning him into an artist and not just a producer etc. -- Harish (Talk) - 00:22, 4 February 2011 (UTC)

Where is Slim Da Mobster?

Slim Da Mobster is an artist on the labels G-Unit/Shady/Aftermath. He is the first artist to be signed under the three respective labels but he isn't listed under artists so I was wondering if someone would clarify why not, was he released or is it just a mistake. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.114.168.29 (talk) 02:52, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

Why is Slim Da Mobster under former artist? He was never signed to Shady Record. Just Aftermath Records —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.49.187.219 (talk) 15:42, 28 January 2011 (UTC)

just blaze

just blaze is NOT signed to shady wtf are u ppl on??? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.243.2.193 (talk) 23:25, 5 July 2010 (UTC)

Eminem???

Why is eminem removed from both acts and discography? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.99.213.36 (talk) 02:24, 3 February 2011 (UTC)

I was wondering the same —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.219.155.241 (talk) 12:17, 6 February 2011 (UTC)

does anyone actually updates this page? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.180.173.126 (talk) 08:24, 4 March 2011 (UTC)

Ca$his

It says Ca$his is a former Shady Records act. Where is the source for this? According to all searches it seems to me that Ca$his is still signed to Shady Records? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Toonamiguy (talk • contribs) 14:00, 29 April 2011 (UTC)

He's still with Shady. ;) TomUSA 20:00, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

Pref1x

I don't know hoe many people heard, but please view this subpage: User:TomUSA/Pref1x (rapper)

There is a rapper named Pref1x who has been in talks with Shady Records. There is an official announcement on Facebook of his meeting with the record company. He may begin working for them, but is currently an underground rapper. We should add this to the page once someone can find the source. Please message back, TomUSA My talk page 19:20, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

Eminem

Eminem is not listed as an act. Since The Slim Shady LP he has used Shady Records as a label on his albums. Please re add this to the page. TomUSA 00:05, 3 August 2011 (UTC)

Slim da Mobster

Slim da Mobster is not a member of Shady Records. He is a member of G-Unit Records and Aftermath Records. I'm not removing it until we have a source on it, just to back up the revert. TomUSA 23:47, 6 August 2011 (UTC)

November 2011 clean up

Hey all, I was a former editor of this one-time well sourced article, but I have returned to notice a lot of lapses. Just a reminder that even if we know or have a strong inkling about some info relating to a topic, we cannot put it in the article without a notable and reliable source which can be referenced. For this reason, I am editing and removing various aspects of the article in order to ensure that a great standard of information on the record label is kept. Such examples will be the points on the leaving of Cashis, Slim the Mobster, the unreferenced aspects of the Discography, and other various bits. Please understand why it has to be done. Thanks in advance. -- Harish (Talk) - 01:08, 26 November 2011 (UTC)

DJ Green Lantern a former act?

Should he be under the "Former acts" section, considering he was signed to the label as an artist and even had a album on the way? I'm tempted to add him in, and may do so if nothing is said in the next week or so. Harish (Talk) - 01:34, 26 November 2011 (UTC)

Joell Ortiz as a solo act.

Joell Ortiz signed with Shady Records as a solo act.

Reference is here: http://rapradar.com/2012/04/18/bootleg-kev-interviews-slaughterhouse/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.114.252.103 (talk) 14:00, 6 June 2012 (UTC)