Yelawolf

Michael Wayne Atha, better known as Yelawolf, carved his path in the rap scene starting in 2005 from Gadsden, Alabama. After building a strong local following with a series of mixtapes, his 2010 release, Trunk Muzik, proved to be a pivotal moment, garnering significant wider recognition. This success quickly led to a recording contract with Interscope Records, where he re-worked the acclaimed mixtape into his major label debut, Trunk Muzik 0-60, solidifying his presence in the industry.

Yelawolf’s career ascended further through a joint venture with Eminem’s Shady Records, culminating in his second studio album, Radioactive (2011), which landed at number 27 on the Billboard 200. His momentum continued with Love Story (2015), a critical and commercial high point that soared to number three on the charts and featured the platinum-certified single “Till It’s Gone.” Subsequent albums like Trial by Fire (2017) and Trunk Muzik 3 (2019) maintained a balance of critical praise and moderate commercial performance. Following his departure from major labels, Yelawolf embraced independence with Ghetto Cowboy (2019), continuing to deliver his distinctive sound.

Discography

CreekWater (2005) Arena Rap EP (2008) Trunk Muzik 0-60 (2010) Radioactive (Explicit Version) (2011) Love Story (2015) Trial By Fire (2017) Ghetto Cowboy (2019) Trunk Muzik 3 (2019) Trunk Muzik Returns (2019) Mud Mouth (2021)