In 2009, four of Hip-Hop’s sharpest lyricists joined forces to form one of the most beloved super group’s of the last 15 years. Joe Budden, Royce 5’9, Joell Ortiz and Kxng Crooked (then known as Crooked I) each had well-established careers, but Slaughterhouse propelled the collective to mythical heights.

By 2011, after the release of their eponymous debut, Eminem signed Slaughterhouse to Shady Records, solidifying the Shady 2.0 era, which also included Yelawolf. The crew flexed its might in an epic cypher during the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards. The showing only served to raise already heightened expectations for what music Slaughterhouse would release with major label backing.

Royce, Joe, Crook and Joell released an appetizer, by way of their August 19, 2012 mixtape, On The House, prior to serving up their long-anticipated album. The project showcased the verbal gymnastics and hard-hitting production fans had come to expect from Slaughterhouse.

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