Show Notes
On the next episode of Paul Pod: Paul Rosenberg is joined by Skylar Grey, a mesmerizing voice and writer that ushered the Shady family into new horizons. Skylar first linked with Marshall Mathers when she famously wrote the chorus to Eminem’s smash hit “Love the Way You Lie” featuring Rihanna. In 2011 Grey was featured with Eminem on the hit single "I Need a Doctor" by Dr. Dre. Amongst Dre’s massive catalog over the years only “Nuthin' But a G Thang”, "No Diggity" and "Crack A Bottle" ever placed higher on the Billboard charts. Skylar Grey also produced "Leaving Heaven" from Eminem's Music to Be Murdered By, making her the first solo female producer of an Eminem song.
More from Paul Pod: Curtain Call 2
On Episode 11 of PAUL POD we catch up with the elusive Scott Silver, screenwriter of 8 Mile. Paul discusses with Scott how he became the writer behind the genre classic including the first time he met Eminem and the ways he collected stories and background information to help make the film authentic. Scott reveals the original title of 8 Mile as well as his impressions upon hearing “Lose Yourself”, the infamous deleted ‘horse scene’ and so much more!
This week on Paul Pod, Paul Rosenberg talks with Eminem’s long-time publicist Dennis Dennehy. They revisit their first meeting with a young Eminem, the controversy surrounding various times in his career and how they strategized to respond to some of the more difficult press narratives. Dennis also talks about the release and promotion of 8 Mile and what went on behind-the-scenes leading up to Eminem’s Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame acceptance speech.
On the second part of this bonus interview for Paul Pod we continue where we left off with Denaun Porter and learn about the rest of his journey alongside Eminem as the two set out to represent Detroit on the world stage. The last installment described the genesis of a friendship that would change both of these artists' lives. Now, it's time to get caught up to speed on how Mr. Porter became one of Eminem's longest-standing collaborators-from D12 to producing for Slim to continuing his own solo career for the past 25 years. Find out the rest of this integral story as Mr. Porter returns to talk with Eminem's longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg.
Denaun Porter, aka Mr. Porter is one of Eminem’s longest standing collaborators. The two were introduced through a mutual friend back in the mid-90’s on Eminem’s independent full-length debut Infinite and have been working together ever since. Mr. Porter is not just a producer- he has also shared the stage with Eminem as part of D12 and as a solo artist for more than 25 years. From the dingy basements and rap battles at Detroit’s Hip-Hop Shop to 100,000 capacity crowds at Lollalpolooza, he’s been along side Eminem helping to perpetuate his meteoric rise. Mr. Porter ventures to Shade 45, where he’ll share music and memories with Eminem’s longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg on the next episode of Paul Pod.
This week on Part 2 of Paul’s interview with Eminem we continue the story of the MC’s journey forward (and sometimes backwards…) into eventual legendary status! Last week saw Eminem and his longtime manager recap the first four albums of Marshall's return to music for the first time as a sober artist. Eminem rediscovered his love for rapping on Relapse, extended his creative range and found his confidence on Recovery, and finally worked with his hero Rick Rubin for The Marshall Mathers LP 2. We close the book on discussing this era of Eminem's Hall of Fame Career as he and Paul bring us up to speed on the latest chapter of his growth into present day with his recently released second greatest hits album, Curtain Call 2.