WHO WAS EMINEMS MANAGER WHEN HE RELEASED THE ALBUM THAT WAS GOING TO BE CALLED "RELAPSE 2"?
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Not Afraid "Not Afraid" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his seventh studio album "Recovery" (2010). It was released as the album's lead single on April 29, 2010, by Interscope Records. "Not Afraid" was first revealed as a single by Eminem via Twitter, after which the song debuted on radio. To promote the single's release, a freestyle rap, "Despicable", was released on the Internet and received attention for its tone and lyrical content. "Not Afraid" was written and produced by Eminem, Boi-1da, Jordan Evans and Matthew Burnett; keyboardist Luis Resto was also attributed with songwriting credit. According to Eminem's manager Paul Rosenberg and music critics, "Not Afraid" carries a positive message and depicts Eminem's change in direction from drugs and violence. The hip hop song features a choir that assists Eminem in a heavily layered chorus and vocals are sung over a guitar, synthesizer and piano; no Auto-Tune was used on the sung vocals, but many reverberation tools were.
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Recovery (Eminem album) Recovery is the seventh studio album by American rapper Eminem. It was released on June 18, 2010, by Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, and Interscope Records as the follow-up to Eminem's "Relapse" (2009). Originally planned to be released as "Relapse 2", the album was renamed to "Recovery" when Eminem found the music of the new album different from its predecessor.
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Trap Muzik Trap Muzik is the second studio album by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released on August 19, 2003, through Atlantic Records and his newly founded record label Grand Hustle Records. Due to the poor sales on T.I.'s debut album "I'm Serious" (2001), T.I. asked for a joint venture deal with Arista Records or he be released from his contract; he was subsequently dropped from the label. In 2003, T.I. launched Grand Hustle Records with his longtime business partner Jason Geter and signed a new deal with Atlantic Records.
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Hard II Love Hard II Love is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Usher. It was released on September 16, 2016, by RCA Records. Recording sessions took place between from 2014 to 2016, including the executive production from Usher, alongside Mark Pitts, Jaha Johnson, and its co-production by Coup D'etat. It features contribution for its album's production by Brandon "B.A.M." Hodge, Rock City, Pop & Oak, PartyNextDoor, D'Mile, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Metro Boomin and Raphael Saadiq, among others. The album was supported by four singles: "No Limit" featuring Young Thug, "Crash", "Missin U" and "Rivals" featuring Future.
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Big Sean Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. Sean signed with Kanye West's GOOD Music in 2007, Def Jam Recordings in 2008 and Roc Nation in 2014. After releasing a number of mixtapes, Sean released his debut studio album, "Finally Famous", in 2011. He released his second studio album, "Hall of Fame", in 2013. Sean's third studio album, "Dark Sky Paradise", was released in 2015 and earned him his first number one album in the US. In 2017, he released his fourth studio album, "I Decided", which debuted at number one on the US "Billboard" 200 chart.
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In a Major Way In a Major Way is the second studio album by American rapper E-40, released March 14, 1995 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. It peaked at number 2 on the "Billboard" Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 13 on the "Billboard" 200, selling 70,000 copies in its first week. The album is certified Platinum by the RIAA.
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Detroit vs. Everybody "Detroit Vs. Everybody" is a song by American hip hop recording artists Eminem, Royce da 5'9", Big Sean, Danny Brown, Dej Loaf and Trick-Trick, featured on the 2014 Shady Records compilation album "Shady XV". Produced by Statik Selektah and Eminem, it was recorded in Ferndale, Michigan, Oak Park, Michigan and Brooklyn, New York. The song was released as the fourth and final single from the album on November 11, 2014.
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My Life (Mary J. Blige album) My Life is the second studio album by American R&B recording artist Mary J. Blige, released on November 29, 1994, by Uptown Records. Many of the topics on "My Life" deal with clinical depression, Blige's battling with both drugs and alcohol, as well as being in an abusive relationship. Similar to her debut album "What's the 411?", "My Life" features vast production from Sean Combs for his newly founded label, Bad Boy Entertainment, which was at the time backed by Arista Records.
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Rick Ross William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper and entrepreneur.
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Tha Truth, Pt. 2 Tha Truth, Pt. 2 is the eighth studio album by American rapper Trae tha Truth. The album was released on February 5, 2016, by ABN Entertainment, Grand Hustle Records and Empire Distribution.
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The Documentary 2 The Documentary 2 is the sixth studio album by American rapper The Game. It was released on October 9, 2015, by Blood Money Entertainment and eOne Music. The Game made the two-album creation as a sequel that took place few years ago, with this record serving as the first disc of this whole two-piece project between this release and "The Documentary 2.5". The album features guest appearances from Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Kanye West and Future, among others.
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The Evolution of Robin Thicke The Evolution of Robin Thicke is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Robin Thicke; it was released on October 3, 2006, by Star Trak Records. The album features guest appearances from Faith Evans, Lil Wayne and Pharrell. On February 13, 2007, the album was re-released titling as "Deluxe Edition", which included all three new bonus tracks.
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Gangstress Gangstress is the second studio album by American rapper Khia. The album was released by Thug Misses Entertainment and Warlock Records on July 11, 2006 in the United States. The album was fully produced by Khia. It debuted at #67 on the "Billboard"'s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
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Shock G Gregory Jacobs, commonly known by his stage name Shock G (as well as by his alter ego Humpty Hump) is an American musician and rapper, known as the lead vocalist for the hip hop group Digital Underground. He is responsible for Digital Underground's "The Humpty Dance", 2Pac's breakthrough single "I Get Around", and co-producer of 2Pac's debut album "2Pacalypse Now".
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Pain Is Love 2 Pain Is Love 2 (also known under the acronym PIL2) is the seventh album by American rapper Ja Rule; it was released on February 28, 2012, by Mpire Music Group and Fontana Distribution. The album was released during Ja Rule's incarceration on charges of gun possession and tax evasion. The album was delayed several times prior to its release.
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Mr. Wrong (song) "Mr. Wrong" is a song taken from American R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige's album "My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)". It features rapper Drake. The song was produced by Jim Jonsin and Rico Love. It was released as the album's second official single on October 28, 2011.
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DS2 DS2 (abbreviation of Dirty Sprite 2) is the third studio album by American rapper Future. It was released on July 17, 2015, by A1 Recordings, Freebandz and Epic Records. It serves as the sequel to his breakout mixtape, "Dirty Sprite" (2011). The album was supported by three singles: "Fuck Up Some Commas", "Where Ya At" featuring Drake, and "Stick Talk".
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Tha Carter III Tha Carter III is the sixth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, released on June 10, 2008, by Cash Money and Universal Motown. It follows a long string of mixtape releases and guest appearances on other hip hop and R&B artists records, helping to increase his exposure in the mainstream. The album's cover art features a baby picture of Wayne and is similar to covers of hip hop albums such as Nas's "Illmatic" (1994) and Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die" (1994). Amid release delays and leaks, "Tha Carter III" became one of the most anticipated releases of 2008.
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Get Rich or Die Tryin' Get Rich or Die Tryin' is the major-label debut studio album by 50 Cent. It was released February 6, 2003, by Aftermath, Shady, Interscope and Universal. Its initially planned release was pushed 7 days ahead due to heavy bootlegging and Internet leakage. The album was produced by Dr. Dre and Eminem, and featured guest appearances from Eminem, Nate Dogg, Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo.
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G-Eazy Gerald Earl Gillum (born May 24, 1989), better known by his stage name G-Eazy, is an American rapper and record producer from Oakland, California. His first major-label album, "These Things Happen", was released on June 23, 2014. The album peaked at number 3 on the US "Billboard" 200. His second studio album, "When It's Dark Out", was released on December 4, 2015. It featured the single "Me, Myself & I", which reached the top 10 of the US "Billboard" Hot 100.
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Deeper Than Rap Deeper Than Rap is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on April 21, 2009, by his record label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records; distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2008 to 2009, while the additional productions was handled by The Inkredibles, The Runners, DJ Toomp and Drumma Boy; as well as guest appearances from Nas, Avery Storm, Foxy Brown and Ne-Yo, among others. During the album's development, some controversy arose over the releasing of photos, showing Ross working as a correctional officer during his ongoing feud with a fellow rapper 50 Cent.
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It Was Written It Was Written is the second studio album by American rapper Nas, released July 2, 1996 on Columbia Records in the United States. Following the moderate sales success of his acclaimed debut album, "Illmatic" (1994), Nas chose to focus his efforts in a more mainstream direction. Primarily produced by Trackmasters, it is a departure for him from the raw, underground tone of his debut album towards a more polished, mainstream sound. The album features mafioso and gangsta themes, and marks the first appearance of Nas's short-lived supergroup The Firm, which included rappers Foxy Brown, AZ, and Cormega.