# D12 – Shit On You / I Remember – Dedication To Whitey Ford
D12, the Detroit-based hip hop collective led by Eminem, released this significant single in 2000 during a pivotal moment in their career. The group, which included Proof, Bizarre, Mr. Porter, and other members, was building momentum before their major label debut. This release on independent label Rawkus Records showcased the crew's raw talent and underground credibility before achieving mainstream success.
The twelve-inch single features two standout tracks that highlight D12's aggressive and satirical approach to hip hop. "Shit On You" opens the release with its confrontational energy, presented in dirty, radio, and acapella versions, allowing collectors multiple perspectives on the track's composition. "I Remember – Dedication To Whitey Ford" serves as the flip side, a tribute to Eminem's alter ego Slim Shady, demonstrating the group's narrative storytelling abilities. The inclusion of instrumental versions provides instrumental hip hop enthusiasts additional value.
This vinyl pressing captures D12 at a moment of artistic hunger and underground authenticity, before their commercial breakthrough. The multi-version format was typical of quality hip hop singles from this era, offering fans and DJs various options for performance and collection building.
