

Porter's no stranger to hits, having rigged the steel-drum beat for 50 Cent's "P.I.M.P." and G-Unit's flashy "Stunt 101" singles.Įminem Joins Russell Simmons For Hometown Hip-Hop SummitĮminem is working with Russell Simmons to help spread the word about what a positive effect hip-hop can have on urban communities politically, socially and economically. D12's Kon Artis, shares the bulk of production duties. When not taking shots at The Source, Em has also been sharpening his beatmaking skills, and a large chunk of World music will come from his hand.ĭenine Porter, a.k.a. Dre, who produced a couple of World's tracks. The presence of 50 Cent and Eminem will certainly raise expectations for D12's second effort, as will that of empire patriarch Dr. 50 Cent has rocketed from relative obscurity to worldwide fame since D12's 2001 debut, Devil's Night. While the final list is still waiting to be confirmed, look for 50 Cent to be featured on some of World. And look for D12 to keep their cameos in the family. The rappers Bizarre, Proof, Kon Artis, Kuniva and Swift join Eminem throughout the D12 album. According to a record-label spokesperson, the album is due in April with an as-yet-undetermined single hitting the streets in March. The Detroit rap crew D12, which includes mentor Eminem of D12 as one among six, is putting the finishing touches on its second album, D12 World.

But the next big push for hip-hop's reigning dynasty will be with the dirty boys of D12. Dre are all expected to have new albums out by the end of the year. Dre All Part Of D12's Worldĥ0 Cent, Eminem and Dr. D12 Nation D12's Official Merchandise StoreĮminem, 50 Cent, Dr.
