Paul Rosenberg (music manager)
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Paul Rosenberg (born August 1, 1971) is an American music manager known for his association with hip hop
artists Eminem
, The Knux
and pop punk
band Blink-182
. As well as managing said artists, Rosenberg is also the co-founder (with Eminem) of hip hop record label Shady Records
, founded in 1999. Rosenberg first became involved with Eminem in 1997, during the recording of The Slim Shady EP
, and has since been featured in a skit
(titled "Paul" except on The Eminem Show
, where it was called "Paul Rosenberg") on every album since The Slim Shady LP
, with the exception of Recovery, as a character concerned with the particular record, advising Eminem on steps to take and often ordering him to "tone down" the lyrics or scrap the album completely. With Eminem, Rosenberg co-wrote every skit on the 2009 album Relapse. However, Eminem's most recent album Recovery does not feature any skits at all.
Paul Rosenberg is also affiliated with Steve Aoki
, DJ and producer of Dim Mak Records
, also with Martin the Bulgarian too.
Paul is also co-producer for Eminem's hip-hop radio station Shade 45
, which is channel 45 on Sirius satellite radio and channel 66 on XM radio.
He is Jewish.
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
artists Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
, The Knux
The Knux
The Knux are a American alternative hip hop duo composed of brothers Kentrell "Krispy" Lindsey and Alvin "Joey" Lindsey. Both brothers are musicians, who sing, rap, produce as well as play instruments. Their music contains elements of rock & electronic and pop...
and pop punk
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band Blink-182
Blink-182
Blink-182 is an American rock band consisting of vocalist and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus, vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. They have sold over 27 million albums worldwide since forming in Poway, California in 1992...
. As well as managing said artists, Rosenberg is also the co-founder (with Eminem) of hip hop record label Shady Records
Shady Records
Shady Records is an American record label specializing in hip hop music. Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg founded the label in 1999 after the release of The Slim Shady LP.Since the formation, the label has signed nine acts...
, founded in 1999. Rosenberg first became involved with Eminem in 1997, during the recording of The Slim Shady EP
The Slim Shady EP
The Slim Shady EP is a debut EP by American rapper Eminem, released on the Detroit-based record label Web Entertainment in 1997. The Slim Shady EP was released on cassette, vinyl, and CD .Eminem first introduced his "Slim Shady" persona on this EP,...
, and has since been featured in a skit
Hip hop skit
A hip hop skit is a form of sketch comedy that appears on a hip hop album or mixtape, and is usually written and performed by the artists themselves. Skits can appear on albums or mixtapes as individual tracks, or at the beginning or end of a song. Some skits are part of concept albums and...
(titled "Paul" except on The Eminem Show
The Eminem Show
The Eminem Show is the fourth studio album by the American rapper Eminem, released in 2002. It was the best-selling album of 2002 in the United States, with sales of 7.6 million copies. At the Grammy Awards of 2003 it was nominated for Album of the Year and became Eminem's third LP in four years to...
, where it was called "Paul Rosenberg") on every album since The Slim Shady LP
The Slim Shady LP
The Slim Shady LP is the second studio album by American rapper Eminem, released on February 23, 1999. It is his major-label debut, and was released under Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, and Web Records....
, with the exception of Recovery, as a character concerned with the particular record, advising Eminem on steps to take and often ordering him to "tone down" the lyrics or scrap the album completely. With Eminem, Rosenberg co-wrote every skit on the 2009 album Relapse. However, Eminem's most recent album Recovery does not feature any skits at all.
Paul Rosenberg is also affiliated with Steve Aoki
Steve Aoki
Steve Aoki is an American electro house musician, record producer and the founder of Dim Mak Records.-Early life:...
, DJ and producer of Dim Mak Records
Dim Mak Records
Dim Mak Records is a record label founded in 1996 by Steve Aoki and based in Los Angeles, CA. Dim Mak's first release was a 7" by a little known hardcore band from southern California, Stickfigurecarousel.-Roster:Active* Steve Aoki* All Leather...
, also with Martin the Bulgarian too.
Paul is also co-producer for Eminem's hip-hop radio station Shade 45
Shade 45
Shade 45 is Eminem's uncensored Hip-Hop/Rap-heavy urban contemporary channel. Eminem Brings On-Air show hosts. It debuted with a hip hop format in 2004, changing to its current incarnation when it was added to XM channel 66...
, which is channel 45 on Sirius satellite radio and channel 66 on XM radio.
He is Jewish.
Skits on Eminem albums
- The Slim Shady LPThe Slim Shady LPThe Slim Shady LP is the second studio album by American rapper Eminem, released on February 23, 1999. It is his major-label debut, and was released under Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, and Web Records....
- Paul calls Eminem, advising him to tone down his lyrics. - The Marshall Mathers LPThe Marshall Mathers LPThe Marshall Mathers LP is the third studio album by American rapper Eminem. Released May 23, 2000, the album sold more than 1.76 million copies in its first week just in the US. In 2001, the album won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album and was nominated for Album of the Year...
- An obviously disturbed Paul calls Eminem to tell him that Dr. Dre gave him a copy of the album. After struggling with what to say next, he simply replies "Fuck it" and hangs up. - The Eminem ShowThe Eminem ShowThe Eminem Show is the fourth studio album by the American rapper Eminem, released in 2002. It was the best-selling album of 2002 in the United States, with sales of 7.6 million copies. At the Grammy Awards of 2003 it was nominated for Album of the Year and became Eminem's third LP in four years to...
- Paul calls Eminem, telling him that Joel, the owner of 54 Sound Studios where Eminem records, has informed him that Eminem has been shooting his gun off behind the studio. He then pleads with him to leave his gun at home. - Encore - Paul calls Eminem, telling him that Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
is extremely upset about the Just Lose ItJust Lose It"Just Lose It" is the first single from Eminem's fifth studio album Encore and was later included on his 2005 compilation album, Curtain Call: The Hits. The song caused controversy as its lyrics and music video parodies Michael Jackson, who was being accused of child molestation at the time. The...
music video and that they need to talk about how they're going to handle the situation. Before he hangs up he also inquires about a rumor that Eminem bought a new gun. For the first time ever, he gets a return call from Eminem. In an altered voice, Eminem goes off on a rant while relieving himself on the toilet, incorporating several Jackson hits in the process. He also tells him that he doesn't have a new gun (followed by the sounds of bullets falling with Em yelling "God dammit"), which turns out to be a lie when Eminem commits a mock murder suicide at the end of the album. - Relapse - Paul calls Eminem, totally disgusted with him for his mocking of Christopher ReeveChristopher ReeveChristopher D'Olier Reeve was an American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, author and activist...
in the song Medicine Ball, reminding him that Reeve is dead. After also taking him to task for the controversial subject matter in the song Insane, Paul tells Eminem that he is done and doesn't have his "back on this one" and hangs up.