Shit on You

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About Shit on You

"Shit on You" also known by the clean versions as either "Sh*t on You" or "S*** on You", is a single by American rap group D12. It was their commercial debut single, released in December 2000. It achieved moderate success by reaching the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart. It was not included on the American edition of their 2001 debut studio album Devil's Night, but was included as a bonus track on the UK, European and Australian releases, and also on the deluxe version of Eminem's greatest hits album, Curtain Call: The Hits.  


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2001
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D12

D12, an initialism for The Dirty Dozen, is an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. D12 has had chart-topping albums in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. D12 was formed in 1996, and achieved mainstream success after Eminem rose to international fame. D12 released the album Devil's Night in 2001 and D12 World in 2004, spawning numerous hits such as "Fight Music", "Purple Pills", "My Band", "How Come" and "Shit on You" throughout that period. Since 2006, Eminem's hiatus and the death of the member Proof resulted in them being less active in subsequent years. more »

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Production Details
The song "Sh*t on You" is by D12, an American hip-hop group from Detroit, Michigan. The group was formed in 1996 and includes six members, one of whom is the renowned rapper, Eminem.
Release Information
"Sh*t on You" was released in December 2000 as a single from their debut album "Devil's Night". The album reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart in 2001.
Chart Achievements
The song managed to peak at number 35 on the UK Singles Chart, even though it had explicit lyrics and themes.
Eminem's Contribution
In the song, Eminem raps the third verse and the controversial nature of his lines contributed to the song's fame and notoriety.
Music Video
The music video of "Sh*t on You" features the members of D12 causing mayhem in Detroit. The real-life footage blends well with the uncensored portrayal of the raw side of gang life in the city.
Controversal Lyrics
The lyrics of the song contain explicit, violent, and controversial themes. This was typical of D12's style at the time, aiming to reflect their harsh upbringing and living conditions in Detroit.
Public Reaction
Despite its explicit content, or perhaps because of it, "Sh*t on You" gained a significant cult following. It helped cement D12 as a group not afraid to traverse controversial themes.
Impact on D12's Career
The song played a significant role in establishing the group's reputation in the wider hip-hop scene. It also paved the way for the success of their future single, "Purple Pills".
Break from Tradition
Unlike most rap singles, "Sh*t on You" didn't feature a hook or chorus, which made it stand out in the music industry.
Other Versions
Clean versions of "Sh*t on You" were released for broadcasting which replaced the phrase "sh*t on you" with "get at you". Despite this, the music video and original song still contained explicit content.

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