Yelawolf - The Story Behind The Music - The Ed Clay Show Ep. 24

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
  • Yelawolf is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer born in Gadsden, AL and raised in Antioch, TN who has developed a cult-like following since releasing his first album in 2005. His music and his movement "Slumerican" encapsulate what he calls "the people who are the core of America."
    Ed Clay and Yelawolf sit down to talk about the long journey to stardom for Yelawolf from trailer parks to selling out stages. Yelawolf was nearly 30 years old before he got his first record deal and he shares how persistence and faith in the long run is necessary if someone wants to be successful. Meeting Eminem and signing to Shady Records was a huge milestone in Wolf's journey and listeners get to hear some of the behind the scenes stories as to how that came to fruition.
    Overcoming adversity and learning to block out the haters is a reoccurring theme in Wolf's journey from the trenches to where he is now. We even take a deep dive into Yelawolf's mind and hear some of his perspectives on things like the spiritual world, karma, psychedelics, and introspection. Wolf shares how doing things that scare him spark creativity and inspiration and how he takes fear head-on.
    Yelawolf's new double-album War Story drops June 7th and, in Wolf's words, is "by far my best hip-hop project." Following Wolf's 2022 Rock album Sometimes Y, War Story reunites the team that produced Love Story from 2015 and brings Slumerican fans back to the hip-hop roots that Yelawolf has cultivated over the years.
    Enjoy Episode 24 of The Ed Clay Show with Yelawolf!
    #yelawolf #slumerican #edclay #edclayshow #podcast #nashville
    Pre-order War Story by Yelawolf Vinyl here:
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    Timestamps:
    00:00:00 - Yelawolf Moving to Nashville, Meeting His Manager Edward Crowe
    00:09:32 - Spirituality and Beliefs, Story Behind Ed Buying a Hospital, Wolf’s Creative Process
    00:22:05 - Putting in the 1,000 hours, Overcoming Hate and Discouragement
    00:32:44 - Meeting Eminem, L.A. Reed, Jimmy Iovine, Making an Album with Eminem,
    00:45:18 - Tapping into Karma, Working with Eminem, Becoming Wiser with Media
    00:56:10 - The Origin of Slumerican, Shooting The Mud Mouth Movie, Psychedelics
    01:12:40 - Smoking Weed, Introspection, Doing Things that Scare You
    01:29:00 - War Story Double Album June 7th, Trailer in The Sky
    01:37:32 - Religion and Prayer, Future for Slumerican
    01:46:27 - Skateboarding, Kite Surfing, Representing Nashville

Komentáře • 321

  • @thisisty8872
    @thisisty8872 Před 2 měsíci +81

    This is probably the best wolf interview I’ve seen

  • @Od3mis
    @Od3mis Před 2 měsíci +110

    He is so more comfortable on this one than on Vlad TV!

    • @ScorpioSun213
      @ScorpioSun213 Před 2 měsíci +24

      💯 It was almost painful to watch the Vlad one.

    • @geekroomlife5850
      @geekroomlife5850 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Yea man that vlad one even made me nervous

    • @corinnabass3777
      @corinnabass3777 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I agree, but even when Yelawolf is playing with his shoe/ He is a creative genius and beautiful at EVERYTHING!!!

    • @jboogieee337
      @jboogieee337 Před 2 měsíci +7

      That’s because Vlad is a Chicken Hawk

    • @celsoleite9138
      @celsoleite9138 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Agreed didnt even offer him a drink how dare he lol

  • @cmrnhitchman
    @cmrnhitchman Před 2 měsíci +71

    This interview is wayyyyy better than the VLADtv one

    • @Catharticscrapper
      @Catharticscrapper Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah, 1000x better...very personable & non standoffish.

    • @nickmorrison4424
      @nickmorrison4424 Před měsícem

      He seems way more comfortable here than on vlads

    • @mcconnellevan2001
      @mcconnellevan2001 Před měsícem

      He’s sober now. correct me if I’m wrong but on vlad he wasn’t sober

    • @douglasabreland3930
      @douglasabreland3930 Před měsícem +2

      Vlad was a obligated interview...this was hanging with a homie.

    • @ic3berg339
      @ic3berg339 Před měsícem +1

      Yelawolf is a fucking legend

  • @shalinturkett9120
    @shalinturkett9120 Před 2 měsíci +20

    When he talks about praying to be able to go to sleep it makes me think of the song Disappear on Love Story. The first time i heard that song, it made me think of my own upbringing and also gave me the urge to protect the person in the song. Crazy how a song can cut so deep but not have blown up when it was released. Excited about the new album.

  • @MattyRox
    @MattyRox Před 2 měsíci +15

    Been a Yela fan for a decade. Saw him in Greensboro, NC. He gave me high 5! Made my night.

  • @WAGEWAR89
    @WAGEWAR89 Před měsícem +10

    Don't want to piggy back of the majority in the comments. But Wolf is himself here . Great conversation! Seems authentic and relaxed no doubt. Slumerican!

  • @chrisshirey6035
    @chrisshirey6035 Před 2 měsíci +31

    Yellawolf is the culture. Start finish to future he’s it

    • @amberrice691
      @amberrice691 Před měsícem

      I agree I've loved him since 12 years ago love how he is now

  • @lvgvnhvll
    @lvgvnhvll Před 2 měsíci +21

    Thank you for letting guests get a thought out

  • @SLUMOUTLAW304
    @SLUMOUTLAW304 Před 2 měsíci +19

    SLUMERICAN MADE ⚡️🐐⚡️

  • @michellehanse1945
    @michellehanse1945 Před 2 měsíci +12

    ... Embrace the essence of Yela that grapples with the reigns of his Dark and PULLS UP STRONGER every time.... That's my interpretation of Slumerican....

  • @RussellRoberts-oi4pt
    @RussellRoberts-oi4pt Před 2 měsíci +11

    Absolutely amazing interview with Yela he seems real comfortable ⚡️🤘🏽⚡️ thanks for this

  • @HavocsBells
    @HavocsBells Před 2 měsíci +7

    I love how this interview turns around and Wolf interviews Clay! But thank you for sharing about your mom, I have Lupus and i have been exploring stem cells and other options. That was a really cool part to this interview 🖤

  • @tannerwilkinson7249
    @tannerwilkinson7249 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I need to have a beer with Clay he seems so down to earth

  • @juansandovalCR7
    @juansandovalCR7 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Wolf I'm from Mexico 🇲🇽 and I love that u had a good time in my country, I really appreciate you and love your music

  • @steury
    @steury Před 2 měsíci +8

    So far this is an awesome podcast, stoked to see these 2 legends together

  • @BiggidyB
    @BiggidyB Před 2 měsíci +7

    Thank you kindly Clay & Wolf.
    Most definitely the best interview🕊
    We appreciate you & your music.
    Slumerican 4ever⚡️✨⚡️

  • @Una2Cold
    @Una2Cold Před měsícem +2

    Didn’t know Ed Clay before this show and now I am a BIG ED CLAY FAN! What a story! Came here for Wolf but left thoroughly impressed by this other gentleman and the overall interview. Thank you for all you do!

  • @Nicky-suave
    @Nicky-suave Před 2 měsíci +6

    Dude really realted to me. Sooo humble and calm, wonderful to see someone's honestly. #Righteous

  • @indianaprepper2832
    @indianaprepper2832 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Awesome interview. Love Wolf when he’s sober. Other interviews he’s faded lol

  • @Yamesx
    @Yamesx Před 2 měsíci +7

    Love Yela. Met him when I was 18 back in 2018. Been a fan since I was 12! Love that he is getting the love he deserves!!! SLUM!!!!

  • @bpaxson5
    @bpaxson5 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Met Yela at Hermitage.. will never forget it. Goat

  • @zdp85magic
    @zdp85magic Před 2 měsíci +4

    Good conversation. I love hearing the journey someone has been on. What a story!

  • @astrolabium88
    @astrolabium88 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I also fought before the ufc blew up. I also got caught up with big pharm opi. Havnt taken the trip yet but I know its in my future. Thank you for sharing!!

  • @producedbycoywolf
    @producedbycoywolf Před 2 měsíci +5

    I havent taken acid in 2 yrs now but for the longest time every time I smoked weed it would give me lsd visuals , especially after work !! I miss it lol ..

  • @__M738
    @__M738 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Man I’ve waited to see yela have a candid interview like this since I started listening to him in 2009.
    Subbed
    Great work

  • @lsdxm
    @lsdxm Před 2 měsíci +3

    Woke up with MYLM stuck in my head and this was the first thing I turned on 😂

  • @0.l.d.S.o.u.l
    @0.l.d.S.o.u.l Před 2 měsíci +7

    What a solid interview! ⚡️

  • @SthMtnGreenThmb
    @SthMtnGreenThmb Před 2 měsíci +3

    Bruh this past weekend he put on !!! New me went so hard live !!

  • @ninajefferson4018
    @ninajefferson4018 Před 2 měsíci +5

    "We're creative people yaknow"
    48:52 Really. Gee i think every
    single baby born is creative.
    Lightbulb!

  • @TerraAnn44
    @TerraAnn44 Před 2 měsíci +4

    You seriously really are the other half of my soul. Every single thing you went through ive been through growing up (aside from skating)

  • @jakeryanmt
    @jakeryanmt Před 2 měsíci +6

    Great podcast! I'll be checking out more

  • @dansagen2122
    @dansagen2122 Před měsícem

    great interview guys, very real, down to earth and just 2 guys talking, love it!!

  • @ScorpioSun213
    @ScorpioSun213 Před 2 měsíci

    This was such a great interview! Wolf was much more relaxed and candid on this podcast. I loved all of the spiritual talk. Good stuff guys!!

  • @CarrierSignals
    @CarrierSignals Před 2 měsíci +1

    He’s a living legend. Thanks to you both!

  • @godblessthedead8916
    @godblessthedead8916 Před 2 měsíci +5

    so pleasant to watch. look how different he is here and in dj Vlad interview. more friendly.

  • @daniellealarid8984
    @daniellealarid8984 Před 2 měsíci

    I’ve loved Yelawolf since he very first came out in early 2000s. He’s still the same humble , creative, smart, amazing person. Love that he isn’t cocky or arrogant! Can’t wait for the new album!!❤❤❤

  • @jimspace
    @jimspace Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for the interview. Yelawolf is and has been my favourite artist! Great to hear some insights from him #slumerican

  • @TALKSICK1
    @TALKSICK1 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Bro for me this is a Great Interview. Shout out Clay and Yelawolf Appreciate The dynamics of this interview man. Real life can tap into real shit!💯🔑💪🏻✅

  • @nadialindner5904
    @nadialindner5904 Před 2 měsíci +15

    I can’t believe Yela ever got boo’d on stage. This guy is a natural performer, doesn’t matter what crowd

  • @TananJess
    @TananJess Před měsícem +1

    I've been lucky to find these amazing course online and through tons of books, and music is what makes me relate learning.

  • @LorettaLovette369
    @LorettaLovette369 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Look I need to meet Yelawolf, or Michael Wayne Atha in this lifetime like in person and we Need to kick it... I literally grew up on the Alabama Georgia State line, on the line of Mentone, Al. & Chickamauga, Ga. Or "Kingsington" as people from around here call it... I can see it happening in my mind's eye...

  • @danstag9310
    @danstag9310 Před 2 měsíci +3

    thank you for this !!! best conversation with yelawolf ever !!!

  • @jamesbates5384
    @jamesbates5384 Před měsícem

    When Yelawolf was speaking on compartmentalizing things in his life for the sake of his art it reminded me of something my therpaist said to me about prolonged exposure therapy: You'll never undo the trauma that you experienced. The next best thing is to get it all organized in a closet and put a label and/or timestamp on it. The closet will be neatly organized so that you can know where everything is.

  • @ninajefferson4018
    @ninajefferson4018 Před 2 měsíci +5

    What others call
    "fear" I call a
    "challenge."

  • @SaiyanHershel
    @SaiyanHershel Před měsícem

    Seriously the best Yelawolf interview I’ve ever seen. Slumerican!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @nichellOM
    @nichellOM Před 2 měsíci +2

    Wow. Great interview

  • @TananJess
    @TananJess Před měsícem

    Great time guys enjoyed

  • @7Stay1High0
    @7Stay1High0 Před 2 měsíci +3

    52:24 I was at the Slane castle concert that yelawolf opened at. It was fucking DOPE AF 🔥

  • @nastyanon4122
    @nastyanon4122 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Saw Yelawolf open for Wiz Khalifa in New Orleans. Waken Baken tour.
    Dude did Pop the Trunk while walking around in the crowd and pointing at the security.

  • @jonbray1432
    @jonbray1432 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Antioch, diamonds from the rough

  • @aaronrhawbaker626
    @aaronrhawbaker626 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Found this podcast cuz of Yelawolf 🤘. Wish we could get this root from Mexico up here in the states. Sounds like it would help lots of us people that really need it. Great show brother 🙏

  • @matguerra333
    @matguerra333 Před měsícem

    This is a very good interview. I haven't seen yelawolf open up this much w/anyone.

  • @CrystalBerger-tv2oo
    @CrystalBerger-tv2oo Před 2 měsíci +2

    Love u Wolf! Day one fo sho! Fuckin gettin it ⚡️

  • @user-iq2dk2mo1i
    @user-iq2dk2mo1i Před 2 měsíci +2

    Michael …. You’re fucking AMAZING!! 🫦

  • @PlxelGuy
    @PlxelGuy Před měsícem

    New album is awesome. So many bad ass rhymes and musical composition. Guy is raw talent.

  • @shellyfarris112
    @shellyfarris112 Před 2 měsíci +3

    My favorite song 💛 🍀

  • @Sarahvinyl
    @Sarahvinyl Před 27 dny

    Great interview! Yelawolf is so humble 🎤🔊🔥🙌💕

  • @wisemanotis
    @wisemanotis Před 2 měsíci +2

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @k.m.k-ultrafanpage4kottonm243
    @k.m.k-ultrafanpage4kottonm243 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Yelawolf is legend

  • @Cleopatra-ve9ww
    @Cleopatra-ve9ww Před měsícem

    This is the coolest interview I have ever seen. It's doesn't feel like an interview at all.Infact it's as if they are just two dudes visiting and we are getting to listen in. 💣 🧠

  • @yeager1888
    @yeager1888 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @ChristinaBailey-on9el
    @ChristinaBailey-on9el Před 2 měsíci +2

    I want to look into your eyes Yela. Will you let me look into your eyes...

  • @TananJess
    @TananJess Před měsícem

    Dmt was something else that I ended up down the rabbit hole trying things and was a crazy journey

  • @adrianguzmanmolina
    @adrianguzmanmolina Před měsícem

    Great interview/ chat

  • @InamHassanOfficial
    @InamHassanOfficial Před 2 měsíci +1

    best wolf interview

  • @TananJess
    @TananJess Před měsícem

    Love yellas style, I can relate brother I've lost the majority of writing thoughts and poetry and just different techniques

  • @BigQ9696
    @BigQ9696 Před 2 měsíci +2

    MY FUCKING GUYYYY!!!!🐐🐐🐐🐐🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @James-oe1sc
    @James-oe1sc Před dnem

    I got so stoned I forgot who I was listening to he asked how did you meet Eminem and I was like I thought this was Eminem

  • @TananJess
    @TananJess Před měsícem

    Thats awesome man loved that talking bout being at the bottom, theres only one way to go is up

  • @TananJess
    @TananJess Před měsícem

    Wow thats incredible

  • @MarkaveliRises
    @MarkaveliRises Před měsícem

    @26.00 he said it! About falling as an artist in front of ppl. I’m rapping and it’s nuts the amount of practice I gotta go through. -m🎨🎶🇦🇺

  • @420slayer3
    @420slayer3 Před 2 měsíci

    Yela is a beast.By far my favorite artist out there today. #Respect

  • @TananJess
    @TananJess Před měsícem

    Best friend and theres a ton I listen to your playlist on Spotify regularly

  • @beckymellon8135
    @beckymellon8135 Před měsícem

    I loved this interview ❤️✌️🌹

  • @TananJess
    @TananJess Před měsícem

    Roll on with kid rocks was 🔥 too, leaving heaven was when referenced that one.

  • @SilverCali11
    @SilverCali11 Před 2 měsíci

    LOVE IT.

  • @amberrice691
    @amberrice691 Před měsícem +1

    He seemed nervous on the other one fighting with his hands and all that love to see him acting normal and all that but love to see him on this more comfortable

  • @jokapsalis3910
    @jokapsalis3910 Před měsícem

    Yela's wearing his comfy slippers for this one lol
    Loved learning about Ed n' i just discovered his channel - nice one Yela ;)
    Both fascinating men who need to write a biography already !

  • @DemzWon1
    @DemzWon1 Před měsícem

    A good interview

  • @lauderdale77
    @lauderdale77 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is the best Yelawolf interview I’ve ever listened to and first time listening to Ed who is great at this and a super interesting dude. Super great and can’t wait for the album.

  • @daniellehurst7099
    @daniellehurst7099 Před 2 měsíci

    The fact that he is such an amazing artist is just badass period but he seems to be a real one an even with the fame an money doesn’t seem to be out of touch with the real world recently went to a concert of his for the first time an it was badass it wasn’t some uptight like event it was chill an you didn’t have security swarming you so props to him for a great performance

    • @ashleyparaski5541
      @ashleyparaski5541 Před 2 měsíci

      Have you watched his snapchats. Dude lives a normal life how he wants able to walk to streets without people hounding him does what he loves every single day

  • @stayreal120
    @stayreal120 Před 2 měsíci

    You're most amazing person l know be proud of yourself you help the whole world in so many ways you are the king of the world 👑👑👑 take care always youre a legend never forget that❤❤❤

  • @LorettaLovette369
    @LorettaLovette369 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I am also Cherokee and Blackfoot... I get Cherokee from my mother and my father, and I get Blackfoot from my father

  • @LorettaLovette369
    @LorettaLovette369 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love the way that this doesn't even seem like an interview it's like y'all are just sitting back and kicking it... Witness a kickin It sess😁👁️🪁🎯🤓 yo that's so what's up 🤙😘

  • @3viz404
    @3viz404 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love when they talk about the weed cuz it’s exactly how I feel. Whether it be a hit or half of eddie I’m fukd

  • @PaxtonRhode
    @PaxtonRhode Před 2 měsíci

    YELAWOLF is goat. Great podcast!

  • @bchipper3932
    @bchipper3932 Před 2 měsíci

    1:39:00 bless you with this twinkling powdered smoke, the wind got in my sails creek water no paddle boat. Nobody picking me off the ground when my saddle broke it doesn’t matter tho a horse is a horse plus I need a workout.

  • @SLUMOUTLAW304
    @SLUMOUTLAW304 Před 2 měsíci

    WOLF IS GOATED 🐐 CERTIFIED LEGENDARY ⚡️

  • @lilstucc421
    @lilstucc421 Před 2 měsíci

    i be stucc also😝😝, the stories of yelawolf getting to high are hilarious😂😂

  • @keithdavis7774
    @keithdavis7774 Před 2 měsíci

    Yeller!! My top 3!

  • @melvsreacts
    @melvsreacts Před 2 měsíci

    This is the complete opposite Interview to the Vlad Interview, Maybe the best Yela Interview ive seen.

  • @TananJess
    @TananJess Před měsícem

    Expanding your mind you can almost reach people and build crazy connections.

  • @MartinAston00
    @MartinAston00 Před 2 měsíci

    Catfish ! Miss ya bro glad to see you’re well. 🤘🏾🤙✌🏿

  • @TananJess
    @TananJess Před měsícem

    To be able to learn and live what you write about.

  • @TananJess
    @TananJess Před měsícem

    Hell yeah I love that respect that 4 real.

  • @exitvalid2462
    @exitvalid2462 Před 2 měsíci

    Life coach Yela 🎉🎉

  • @JoeyDecay
    @JoeyDecay Před měsícem

    I love how Yela turns the interview on the host, lol

  • @melvsreacts
    @melvsreacts Před 2 měsíci +1

    I could imagine Ed Clay would make a good Therapist

  • @Ivy-cx3vo
    @Ivy-cx3vo Před měsícem

    Yes to the haunted house!! 👻 live in Clarksville and I'd do it. Let's goooo !!

  • @k.m.k-ultrafanpage4kottonm243
    @k.m.k-ultrafanpage4kottonm243 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Mystic styles