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.WebsiteMichael Wayne Atha (born December 30, 1979), better known by his Yelawolf, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born and raised in, Atha embarked on his career in 2005, releasing independent solo material from then until 2010; he released one (EP) and four. It was not until 2010's Trunk Muzik EP that Yelawolf started to gain mainstream attention. The same year would see Yelawolf sign a record deal with. His first release on a major label would be a somewhat reworked Trunk Muzik, titled which shared six tracks from Trunk Muzik.In January 2011, Yelawolf signed a recording deal with 's, and released his second studio album, on November 21, 2011. The album debuted at number 27 on the. Yelawolf released a sequel to his breakthrough mixtape Trunk Muzik, titled on March 14, 2013.

His third album, was released on April 21, 2015. His fourth album, was released on October 27, 2017.

His fifth album, expected to be his last under Shady Records, was released on March 29, 2019. His sixth studio album, and first independent studio album since signing to Eminem's imprint, was released on October 31, 2019. Contents.Early life Michael Wayne Atha was born on December 30, 1979, in.

He has described himself as 'representing the people that are the core of America'. While he was raised as a, he has said his stage name was 'inspired by his father, who is reportedly.'

His mother Sheila, whom he claims was a 'rockstar', gave birth to him when she was just sixteen years old. Throughout his childhood, Atha moved often. He spent much of his time in, and attended Carter Lawrence Elementary School in, which was located near housing projects. He says that during that time, 'hip hop started making sense to me. That's where hip hop made sense culturally.' Regarding his stage name, Yelawolf has said, 'Yelawolf is Native American. My father is Cherokee and I’m from Cherokee county – Gadsden, Alabama.

Yela represents light, the sun, power, fire, hunger and Wolf represents my ability to survive my fierceness.' Musical career 2005–2009: early career In 2005, Yelawolf appeared on the reality series. After his elimination from the show, he released his independent debut album Creekwater in 2005, later the same year he released his debut mixtape Pissin' in a Barrel of Beez. Two years later, Yelawolf signed to and released the single 'Kickin' from the album, Fearin' and Loathin' in Smalltown, U.S.A.

The album was never released, and Yelawolf was dropped from the label later that year. Yelawolf released two mixtapes following his release from Columbia, titled Ball of Flames: The Ballad of Slick Rick E. Bobby and Stereo: A Hip Hop Tribute to Classic Rock, both of which went mainly unnoticed, although Stereo is often mentioned by fans as some of his best work.

In 2009, he signed with Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment and released his debut.2009–2011: Trunk Muzik and Radioactive In 2009, he began to work with Ghet-O-Vision producer, on his 2009 breakthrough mixtape titled. Released in January 2010, the mixtape created an enormous online following for Yelawolf.

Later that year, Yelawolf signed a major record deal with, and began to work on a re-release of the project, titled Trunk Muzik 0-60. It was released on November 22, 2010, under Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment and, which became his most acclaimed work at that time. In 2010 and 2011, he raised his profile by making guest appearances on albums by rappers, and, among others.In March 2011, after speculation of a joint record deal with Eminem, Yelawolf was featured on the cover of 's March 2011 issue, with Eminem and fellow new Shady Records signees, with the issue confirming his record deal with. Yelawolf was also featured among the 's Top 11 Freshmen of 2011, releasing several songs on the magazine's yearly Freshman mixtape, along with, and, among others.

On April 14, 2011, Yelawolf announced the title of his debut Shady release ' with a release date that aimed for September. On May 18, Yelawolf announced his album's first single, titled 'Gangsta of Love', produced by and featuring. The song was leaked in early July, although it only featured unfinished vocals by at the end of the song. The song was later scrapped and no longer appeared on the album. Yelawolf partnered up with the video game to release a music video for the song 'No Hands' which was supposed to be included in Radioactive, but was later scrapped.

On August 8, 2011, Yelawolf released the first official single from his album, titled ', which features from a southern hip hop producer. The album's release date was moved down to October 2011, and later had a final release date to November 21, 2011. On October 30, 2011, Yelawolf released the second single off, titled 'Let's Roll', featuring guest vocals from.Anticipation for the album increased when hip hop magazine gave the album a rare 4.5 out of 5 mics, meaning the album was 'near classic'., was released November 21, 2011 under and, debuting the following week at #13 on. The album featured production from Eminem (who is also the executive producer for the album), The Audibles, Pooh Bear and of SupaHotBeats, and features from Eminem, Shawty Fatt, Rittz, and among others.2012: The Slumdon Bridge, Heart of Dixie and Psycho White On January 24, 2012, Yelawolf released a promotional track with British singer titled 'You Don't Know (For Fuck's Sake)'. The track was for an upcoming collaborative extended play (EP), titled.

On January 31, 2012, a trailer for the EP was released, it featured both artists in a studio recording the EP. In the video Yelawolf revealed the EP was recorded in 10 hours, and included 4 tracks. The Slumdon Bridge, which was released as a free download on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2012, marking Yelawolf's second EP, and his first collaborative project.On June 16, 2012, in order to commemorate, Yelawolf released a song titled 'Happy Father's Day'. The song was produced by Alabama producer M16. With the track, Yelawolf announced his fifth official mixtape Heart of Dixie.In August 2012, Yelawolf announced the long-awaited joint EP with drummer, titled. The first single to the EP, titled 'Push 'Em' features background vocals by members Skinhead Rob and Tim Armstrong, and was released as a free download on September 12. After several push-backs, the EP was finally released on November 13, 2012.

Debuting at #24 on with first week sales of 15,000. Yelawolf stated that all the tracks on the album will have a music video and during an article with, both he and Barker hinted at a sequel to the EP. 2012–2015: Trunk Muzik Returns and Love Story. Main article:On March 20, 2012, Yelawolf announced that recording sessions for his third studio album began in June 2012, titled. Due to a stage diving incident which caused a ruptured spleen, Yelawolf decided to delay the album's recording process. During an interview with, he revealed that a sequel to his 2010's mixtape Trunk Muzik, titled, would be released in August after 'the dust settles on the Heart of Dixie' but was afterwards delayed.

In December 2012, Yelawolf addressed the status of all of his projects in an interview. He also spoke on his upcoming second release, Love Story, and how it would be different compared to his debut effort Radioactive. 'With Radioactive, I gave up a lot of creative space, and like I predicted would happen, there were some records that didn't translate to my audience.' He stated he would record the album in and go to so he and Eminem could finish the album.

Yelawolf also said that Trunk Muzik Returns would hopefully released in February 2013, with the date later confirmed.On February 5, 2013, Yelawolf released the first song from Trunk Muzik Returns, 'Way Out' and announced a release date of March 14, 2013 for the mixtape. On February 26 Yelawolf released a second song from Trunk Muzik Returns titled 'F.A.S.T. On March 12 a third song from Trunk Muzik Returns was released titled 'Gangster' featuring fellow rappers and Big Henry. The mixtape contains ten original tracks and features guest appearances from, and is entirely produced by his go-to producer. On October 18, 2013, Yelawolf revealed that he would be releasing his seventh mixtape titled on October 31, 2013. The project consisted of 5 tracks and was entirely produced by of.On January 28, 2014, Yelawolf premiered his debut single from Love Story titled 'Box Chevy V' on. During the interview Yelawolf stated Love Story would be released in May 2014, however the album was delayed until April 2015.

Between then, Yelawolf remained active promoting the album, releasing weekly freestyles that sampled rock classics such as 's '. And 's Yelawolf described the freestyles as a 'mini-sequel' to his 2008 effort, Stereo, which also was heavily influenced by classic rock. In addition, Yelawolf also featured extensively on 's compilation record, which was released as a celebration of the label's 15-year anniversary.Eminem is the only featured guest on Love Story and also serves as an executive producer alongside Yelawolf.

This album also marks the first instance of Yelawolf as a record producer since his first independent 2005 album Creekwater and features, Yelawolf's most commercially successful song to date. The album debuted #3 on the American with 61,000 copies sold in its first week. The album is considered Yelawolf's most celebrated release among his fan base, but was found to be polarizing with critics due to the mixture of country and hip hop. Two singles from the album, 'Till It's Gone' and 'Best Friend' featuring have amassed over 100 million views on, and eventually received a from the RIAA. On June 8, 2018, Love Story also received a Gold certification for 500,000 units sold. 2016–2017: Trial by Fire and Hotel. Main articles: and, the third major project in the Trunk Muzik series, was first hinted at in mid-2017, following Yelawolf's return to the music scene after a prolonged break.

Three months after the October release of Trial By Fire, Yelawolf announced he had begun work on the project with long-time producer, who also handled some of the production in 2010's and its re-release Trunk Muzik 0-60, as well as producing the entirety of the second entry in the series,. The project also features production contributions from. It was revealed that unlike the previous two Trunk Muzik projects, Trunk Muzik III would be his fifth studio album released under. On July 27, Yelawolf began a 25-date tour to support the album. During the tour, he premiered the then-planned first single for the album titled 'Catfish Billy (Part 2)”, although it was latter scrapped as lead single. During one of the shows, he announced that Trunk Muzik III would be his final album under 's label, and after its release.The album features a collaboration from on the track titled 'Rowdy', marking the end to a feud between Yelawolf and Machine Gun Kelly that began in 2011.

A move many of his fans and fellow eminem associates considered treacherous and unloyal. However, the song gained attention when it was mentioned in another publicized feud between Kelly and Yelawolf's record label boss, Eminem. On the diss track ', Machine Gun Kelly states 'And don't be a sucker and take my verse off of Yelawolf's album, thank you'. In anticipation for the release of the album, Yelawolf began a weekly freestyle series similar to the one leading up to his 2015 release Love Story, claiming he would 'release a freestyle every week until the album comes out'.

The album was supported by the singles 'TM3' featuring, and 'Catfish Billy 2', a sequel to the song from. The album was released on March 29, 2019 and features, Doobie, MopTop, and CookUpBoss.Following the period between the completion of Trunk Muzik III and its release, Yelawolf hinted he was beginning work on his sixth studio album, titled. This would mark his first album to not be released under the label, but instead under his own independent label, Slumerican. During this time, Yelawolf dyed his hair red, which he claims is homage to, a character from.

The first single from the record, titled 'Unnatural Born Killer' was released on August 9, 2019. In late 2019, Yelawolf launched his second tour of the year in support of the album, appropriately titled 'The Ghetto Cowboy Tour'. Critical reception reported that 'In contrast to the gilded cage of privilege inhabited by Jay-Z and Kanye West, Yelawolf depicts everyday rural poverty with the evocative precision of a master storyteller'. He is noted for his distinct style that ranges from to gore, the 'richness and invention of his language' and range of his vocal style 'from beer-swilling rowdiness to a crawling, contemptuous sibilance'. He has said that he feels he represents 'not the ideal American' but those Americans that he calls the core: 'I love the grit of who we really are.' Influences Yelawolf's early childhood introduction to hip hop came as a result of his mother's boyfriend being a sound designer for around the time that the version of “” was released, and made friends with the hip hop group. Yelawolf recalls Run-DMC visiting his child home and giving him some ' cassette tapes.

He has cited as his biggest influence when it comes to a 'blend of sounds'. He has stated on multiple occasions that the group's two seminal albums, and, are among his favorite hip-hop records of all time.

He has also shared that the hip-hop and collective has had a major influence on his production style, as well as, and the Brooklyn-based trio.Some of Yelawolf's other musical influences include, and, among others. Yelawolf has also shown appreciation for Detroit-based recording artist and his mixing of, and, as well as long-time collaborator and mentor.Slumerican SlumericanFounded2012 ( 2012)FounderYelawolfGenreCountry of originU.S.LocationOfficial websiteSlumerican is an American specializing in. The label was founded in 2012 by Yelawolf.

Slumerican's roster includes of, and more. It is also responsible for helping launch the career of. The label also partakes in extensive merchandising, as well as spearheading a premium flagship store in Nashville, Tennessee. Yelawolf. Big Henri. Shawty Fatt (deceased).

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Yelawolf - (March 29, 2019). Yelawolf - Ghetto Cowboy (October 31, 2019)Personal life In July 2013, Yelawolf got engaged to his girlfriend recording artist.

He has three children from a previous marriage to Sonora Rosario.On September 27, 2019, Yelawolf posted snapshots of his wedding ceremony to Dobson at The Rhinestone Wedding Chapel in. Discography.

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About YelawolfYelawolf is an underground rapper from a small town in the South who found major-label success in 2011. Born Michael Wayne Atha on December 30, 1979, in Gadsden, Alabama, he made his full-length album debut with the independent release Creekwater (2005). He subsequently made the jump to Sony BMG for the release of a promotional single, 'Kickin' (2007). Disillusioned with life on a major label, he returned to the underground rap scene. Newly inspired, he worked to build an audience for himself via MySpace and mixtapes. In 2010, an appearance on Bizarre's album Friday Night at St Andrews became an early sign that the rapper was aligning himself with Eminem's Shady label and its family of artists. His signing to the label was announced in 2011, and by the end of the year his official debut, Radioactive, had landed.

Guest shots came from Eminem, Kid Rock, Lil Jon, and Gangsta Boo, while names like Diplo, Jim Jonsin, and the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League handled production. A year later he partnered with blink-182 drummer Travis Barker for the rap-rock EP Psycho White.

A 2013 tour with Hopsin previewed his album Love Story, but with Shady celebrating its 15th anniversary and Yelawolf going on tour with DJ Paul, it took until 2015 for the album to see release. The album featured production by Eminem and a guest appearance by the rapper on 'Best Friend.' In addition to touring, Yelawolf followed Love Story with the release of a series of singles. Reuniting with Travis Barker, 'Out of Control' was the first to arrive, followed by 'Daylight,' 'Shadows,' and 'Row Your Boat.' In 2017, he issued the single 'Punk' featuring Barker and rapper Juicy J.

That track would feature on the rapper's third major-label release, Trial by Fire, which arrived in late 2017. Also appearing on the album were Joshua Hedley, Kid Rock, Lee Brice, Bones Owens, and Wynonna Judd.