Eminem's Shade 45-Radio Channel and XXL Magazine have teamed up to release a special edition issue dubbed XXL Presents Shade 45.

The one-time issue focuses on Eminem and his Sirius Satellite Radio Channel, Shade 45. Em graces the cover alongside Shady Records artists, Stat Quo and Obie Trice. In the cover story, Slim speaks on the emcees that have influenced his rap style and the new generation of rhyme slingers.

"I took from all of them: Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Big Daddy Kane. Just took a little bit from each one and put 'em all together. And by the time you're done, you got something that's never been heard before. And that's what I think about this whole generation of next MCs coming up," Em revealed in the story.

XXL Presents Shade 45 is in newsagents now. The issue comes with a free Eminem poster.

Credits : Ryan Maxwell