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D12
D12 at the Anger Direction bout in 2005
Groundwork information
Also known as	The Dirty Dozen D-Twizzy D-Twizzle Detroit-Twelve
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.Due south.
Genres	Hip hop horrorcore[one] [2]
Years active	1996–2006 2008–2018
Labels	Shady Interscope
Past members	Eminem Proof (deceased) Baroque Mr. Porter Bugz (deceased) Kuniva Swifty McVay Fuzz Scoota

D12 (an initialism for the Dirty Dozen) was an American hip hop collective from Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 1996, the group achieved mainstream success with its lineup of de facto leader Eminem,^[iii] Proof, Baroque, Mr. Porter, Kuniva and Swifty McVay.

D12 had chart-topping albums in the U.s., U.k., and Australia during the early 2000s.^[4] The group released the albums Devil'due south Dark in 2001 and D12 Globe in 2004, spawning numerous hits such as "Fight Music", "Purple Pills", "My Band", "How Come up" and "Shit on You" throughout that period. Both albums were certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).^[five] In 2004, the group won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Act.

Since 2006, Eminem's hiatus and the decease of Proof resulted in the group being less agile in subsequent years. On August 31, 2018, Eminem released a song titled "Stepping Rock" on his 10th studio anthology Kamikaze (2018) announcing that D12 had officially disbanded.^[six]

History

Early career and The Clandestine EP (1996–1998)

In 1997, they released their debut extended play, The Hole-and-corner EP, which was recorded between 1996 and 1997. In 1997 and 1998, its members began establishing reputations locally. Bizarre was named Inner Urban center Amusement's "Flava of the Week" and went on to release an album, Attack of the Weirdos. Along with Eminem, Rah Digga and Young Zee, he became an honorary member of The Outsidaz. Proof won a freestyling competition run by The Source. In 1999, Bugz released These Streets EP, and fabricated several appearances on other rappers' songs.

Around the fourth dimension of Eminem's showtime record deal, Proof attempted to revive D12. He managed to recruit local Detroit hip hop duo Da Brigade, composed of Kuniva, a local MC, and Mr. Porter, a longtime friend of Eminem and Proof. At the fourth dimension, Porter was the group's producer (he later produced Eminem's first album, Infinite), just Kuniva persuaded him to bring together the group as an artist. Later on the group was joined past Bugz, and Bugz introduced his longtime friend Swift, who at the time was a member of rap duo Da Rabeez.^{[ commendation needed ]}

Death of Bugz (1999)

On May 21, 1999, Bugz was shot and killed at a picnic.^{[ commendation needed ]} One of his concluding acts had been a asking that Swift join the grouping.^[vii] Eminem volunteered to replace Bugz; this led to him rejoining the group.^[viii]

Mr. Obnoxious, his start solo album, was released in February 2000 after his death. D12's offset album, Devil's Dark, is dedicated to him.^{[ citation needed ]}

Devil'due south Dark, D12 World and appearances without Eminem (2000–2005)

Their debut anthology, Devil's Dark, referring to the tradition of setting unoccupied buildings on fire the nighttime before Halloween, was released in June 2001. It debuted at number ane on the U.S. and number two on the UK chart,^[nine] likewise reaching the acme of the Canadian charts. Devil's Nighttime went on to sell four million albums worldwide and ii one thousand thousand in the U.S. In 2021, the album was rereleased digitally every bit an expanded edition to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its release which featured iii bonus tracks, an unreleased freestyle, the a cappella version of "Shit On You" and the instrumentals to "Shit On You", "Purple Pills", "Fight Music" and "Accident My Buzz".

In Baronial 2001, D12 and Esham were kicked off the Warped Tour after members of the grouping physically attacked Esham over the lyrics of his song "Chemical Imbalance", which contained a reference to Eminem'due south daughter. Eminem was non present during the tour.^{[10] [11]}

D12 Globe was released on April 27, 2004, featuring production past Dr. Dre, Eminem, Porter and Kanye Due west, and guest appearances by Obie Trice on the track "Loyalty" and B-Real of Cypress Colina on the track "American Psycho II". It debuted at the top of the U.South., UK,^[9] and Australian albums charts, and at number two in Deutschland—selling over half a 1000000 records in its first week of release in the U.Due south. alone. "My Band", the anthology'due south showtime single, also reached number ane in Australia, New Zealand and the U.Due south. rhythmic top forty, the pinnacle five in the UK^[ix] and Germany, and the superlative ten on the Billboard Hot 100.

D12 was eclipsed past Eminem's success, touring without him to promote their second album while he recorded Encore. D12 members Bizarre and Proof managed mildly successful solo careers with the releases of Hannicap Circus and Searching for Jerry Garcia in 2005. D12 performed live, without Eminem, at the House of Blues in Chicago to promote both albums. That concert was released on DVD in 2005 as D12: Live in Chicago.^{[ commendation needed ]}

D12, without Eminem, performed on the track "She-Devil" of Tech N9ne's 2002 album Accented Ability. They recorded "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" for Eminem's album Recovery but the song wasn't included on the album.^[12] It was eventually included on an Eminem mixtape Direct from the Lab Role ii in 2011.^{[ citation needed ]}

Death of Proof and Eminem Presents: The Re-Up (2006)

On April 11, 2006, Proof "pistol-whipped an unarmed man and shot him in the head", and was in plough fatally shot past the man'southward cousin.^{[xiii] [14]}

On Dec v, 2006, Shady Records released Eminem Presents: The Re-Up which featured performances by Eminem, D12, fifty Cent, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater and Cashis while affiliated artists such as Lloyd Banks, Akon and Nate Dogg, made guest appearances. Some tracks were collaborative performances from D12 members, such as "Murder" by Bizarre and Kuniva and "Whatever Yous Want" by Swifty McVay and Mr. Porter. The track "Trapped" by Proof included an intro by Eminem paying his concluding respects saying, "Big Proof, rest in peace dudey nosotros love you. Nosotros just wanna keep making you lot proud."

Member changes, hiatus, mixtapes and comeback (2007–2013)

After 4 years of inactivity D12 released a new mixtape Return of the Dozen Vol. 1 (2008), without Eminem who was working on his solo anthology Relapse. There were solo performances past D12 members such as Kuniva's "If Yous Want It", similar to Eminem's solo performance "Girls" on Devil's Night.^[fifteen]

The mixtape Return of the Dozen Vol. 2 (2011) followed iii years subsequently. It featured Fuzz Scoota, an original member of D12 who left in 1999.^[16] Eminem performed on 1 track. Because Eminem was on tour promoting Recovery with Mr. Porter his hype man D12 had only four active members, Bizarre, Kuniva, Fuzz and Swift.^{[ citation needed ]} D12 performed at the Kanrocksas Music Festival on August 5, 2011.^[17]

The track, "Outro", off the Return of the Dozen Vol. two mixtape, had a music video released on September 1, 2011, though the video did non feature either Eminem or Mr. Porter. The grouping also stated intentions to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of the Devils Night album, though the celebration was held on the bodily Devil's Night on October 30 in Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit, Michigan, even though the album was released months earlier on June xix, 2001.^[18]

In 2012 Bizarre left D12, citing creative differences,^[19] and Mr. Porter left to pursue a solo career,^[twenty] leaving D12 with four members.

Asked about the group's status in 2012, Kuniva replied that it's "not over, we're withal coming."^[21] However, when Mr. Porter was asked in 2013 near a possible new D12 anthology he responded "Not happening bro sorry".^[22]

Baroque and Kon Artis rejoin, Shady XV, unreleased 3rd studio album and The Devil's Night Mixtape (2014–2015)

In Jan 2014, Marker Bass of the Bass Brothers confirmed that D12 had been recently recording at the F.B.T. studio and he had been mixing their recorded cloth. He also confirmed that Eminem was featured on at to the lowest degree three songs that had been completed.^[23] In February 2014, Bizarre confirmed that he was back in the group and that D12 would be releasing their 3rd studio anthology during 2014.^[24]

On August 25, 2014, a press release on Eminem's official website likewise revealed D12 to exist featured on the label's upcoming 2-disc compilation album, titled Shady XV. The album, released on November 24, 2014, featured one greatest hits disc and one disc with new fabric from a diversity of Shady Records recording artists including D12. The new D12 vocal was entitled "Bane", which features the return of Kon Artis and was also produced past him. The song did not characteristic Eminem or returning member Fuzz Scoota.

On August 18, 2015, D12 confirmed on Tim Westwood Boob tube that they had already recorded a big number of songs for the album and will release it "when the time is correct."^[25] On October 1, 2015, information technology was announced that D12 would be releasing a new mixtape, The Devil's Night Mixtape was released on October thirty, 2015, and it featured Lazarus, King Gordy, Royce da 5'nine", Bizarre, Swifty McVay, Kuniva and Mr. Porter. It besides included a freestyle by Eminem for its introduction although he wasn't present on whatever other tracks throughout the whole mixtape. It was hosted by DJ Whoo Kid.^{[26] [27]}

Solo careers, collaborative works and breakdown (2017–2018)

In 2017, D12 had been focusing on their respective solo careers. On February 17, Swifty McVay released his debut album Grey Blood.^[28] Bizarre released his new mixtape Tweek Sity ii,^[29] in addition to working on collaborations with other artists such as Riff Raff, Rex Gordy and Qom Qazamah respectively.^{[xxx] [31]} Swifty McVay and Kuniva are currently working on their collaboration album, titled My Blood brother's Keeper. On August 31, 2018, Eminem released a song titled "Stepping Stone" on his anthology Kamikaze. On it, Eminem announced that D12 was officially broken up due to the death of Proof.^[six]

Feuds

Canibus

In 2009 D12 were tricked into performing on a diss track directed at Eminem. According to D12 fellow member Swift, rapper DZK "asked us to practise a track with him when he already was teamed up with Canibus without us knowing. They dissed Em, took our verses and added them to the song so they can bring traffic and make it seem like nosotros turning on Em..."^[32]

Members

Erstwhile members

• Bizarre (1996–2006, 2008–2012, 2014–2018)
• Mr. Porter (1996–2006, 2008–2012, 2014–2018)
• Kuniva (1996–2006, 2008–2018)
• Swifty McVay (2000–2006, 2008–2018)
• Eminem (2000–2006, 2008–2018)
• Proof (1996–2006; his death)
• Bugz (1996–1999; his decease)
• Fuzz Scoota (2011–2012)

Timeline

Awards and nominations

Discography

• Devil's Nighttime (2001)
• D12 Earth (2004)

Encounter likewise

• List of murdered hip hop musicians

References

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External links

• Official website
• D12World.com

andersonnostied.blogspot.com

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D12

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