The album went on to be certified six-times-platinum. Dre's follow-up to his 1992 album, The Chronic. Also in 1999, Aftermath released 2001, Dr. The album topped the Billboard albums chart, went on to be certified quadruple platinum, and arguably became the label's first successful album release. The following year (1999), Eminem's major-label debut album, The Slim Shady LP was released. Upon recommendation from Interscope Records head, Jimmy Iovine, Aftermath signed multi-platinum rapper Eminem in 1998. Last Emperor had also been signed during this time, but was shelved due to creative differences with an A&R at Aftermath. His album, however, was shelved, and King Tee was released from his contractual obligations in 2001. Aftermath's next release was supposed to be by rapper King Tee. Dre himself, debuting atop the Billboard 200 and being certified platinum, it sold below commercial expectation. Despite the highly anticipated album featuring production and cameo appearances by Dr. In the autumn of 1997, Aftermath released the only collaborative project by hip hop super-group The Firm (composed of AZ, Foxy Brown, Nas, and Nature). Dre had been too slow to get the ball rolling on her project. Before the year's end, however, she abruptly left the label, claiming that Dr. In 1997, Dawn Robinson announced her departure from the R&B group En Vogue and that she had signed with Aftermath.
Dre Presents the Aftermath was released towards the year's end featuring artists who were amongst the label's first signees (most of the acts featured, however, quickly became disassociated with the company). It was founded as a "boutique label" that prides itself on "quality over quantity", focusing on small numbers of high-profile releases.ĭr. Dre quickly launched Aftermath Entertainment through Interscope Records. Upon his departure from Death Row Recordsin the summer of 1996, Dr. The label's acts over the years have earned RIAA certifications of platinum or higher on 18 of its 22 released albums. Dre himself, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson Paak, Jon Connor and Justus with former acts including 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, The Game, Raekwon, Eve, Rakim and many others. It operates as a subsidiary of, and is distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records. It sheds light on how rappers or writers sometimes feel like politicians with the truth behind what they say and the fear they feel of what might happen as someone in a position of influence.” Aware of his role as someone with a platform and a microphone, Ez Mil hopes to make friends and family proud as he propels into the next phase of his flourishing career.Aftermath Entertainment is an American record label founded by hip hop producer and rapper Dr. To explore our negative sides and a person’s craving for self-destruction.” The video’s black-and-white color scheme complete with red accents was a creative suggestion from Eminem himself.Įz Mil shares the song is, “dedicated to the powers that be. Ez Mil says the video, to him, is raw, adding, “It is an unfiltered reflection and a glimpse into my artistry.” Figurov says the video aims to, “recreate the complexity and versatility of the human personality. Though Ez is used to directing and editing his videos, he enjoyed letting Figurov help create his vision. On the track, Ez Mil begins to process his new role as a rising rapper–someone others might look up to–and the mix of fear and excitement that comes with it. Mil joins the likes of 50 Cent as only a few of the artists signed directly to all three labels.Įz Mil’s latest music video for ‘Podium,’ directed by Alexey Figurov, is an ominous, dark visual shot in black and white that accompanies his relentless, haunting flow. Dre’s Shady Records/Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records. The tenacious, versatile deluxe version of his second album, DU4LI7Y: REDUX, out everywhere now following his recent signing to Eminem and Dr. Philippines-born, Las Vegas-based multi-faceted musician, EZ MIL, who both raps and sings, shares the official music video for track ‘Podium’ out today.
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