...So after seeing something like Slaughterhouse form together, I initially approached the idea with skepticism. Four disgruntled rappers from four different parts of the States coming together; it was only a matter of time before something would go wrong.

To my surprise that hasn’t happened yet, and I’m actually quite pleased to see that they seem to be signing with the house Jimmy Iovine built. Optimistic as I am, however, I’m still not convinced that this idea will work on a mainstream level. True, Joe Budden, Crooked I, Royce Da 5’9” and Joell Ortiz can rap circles around nearly anybody, and a four-person team composed of that much talent hasn’t been seen since the first version of The Firm. But in an era where the group has taken a backseat, I fear that Slaughterhouse will look more like another D-12 instead...

http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=83276

Meka из 2db написал интересную колонку, посвященную подписанию Эминемом группы Slaughterhouse. О роли группы (не какой-то конкретной группы, а вообще формата группы) в хип-хопе - и о том, что Slaughterhouse не должны повторить историю D-12.

По-моему, великолепную четверку нельзя не любить, а поэтому в любом случае группе можно только пожелать удачи.