Yelawolf speaks to MTV about his career thus far
Yelawolf won an award for having 2008’s best live show in Atlanta, and from what I’ve heard, his shows are still well worth the price of admission.
For more on the Alabama emcee, checkout our interview and review of Trunk Muzik.
Artists Tagged
Yelawolf
Michael Wayne Atha
Label: Ghet-O-Vision Ent., Interscope Records
Hometown: Gadsden, AL
Yelawolf's Trunk Muzik mixtape, hosted by DJ Burn One, catapulted the Alabama emcee into the emerging artist spotlight in early 2010. This project's buzz coupled with numerous co-signs (including Eminem) helped to land Yela a record deal at Interscope.
Described by Mike Bigga as a mix between Outkast and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Yelawolf’s style is thoroughly southern. The southern drawl adds to Yela's unique sound which often meshes hip hop with classic rock. Other unique aspects of Yelawolf's persona are his love of skateboarding and appreciation for classic rock, which help him stand out amidst a sea of emerging hip hop artists.
