In the past, when a rapper artist acquires a mentor, it seems a promising road to success.

When Dr. Dre took Eminem under his wing, massive success followed. Now it is Eminem’s turn to choose a protege, and he has chosen Alabama rapper “Yelawolf.”

Yelawolf’s major label debut album “Radioactive” lacks congruency, with every song possessing a different vibe than the rest. One of the concepts that stays constant throughout the album is the sense of poverty in Yelawolf’s upbringing and environment in general.

This proves to be one of the few similarites between Yelawolf and Eminem. Many currently and formerly notable rap artists make appearances on “Radioactive,” including Mystikal, Killer Mike, Lil Jon and Kid Rock.

The album starts with the aptly titled “Radioactive Introduction.” The track opens with electronic noise and a computer-generated voice issuing a warning that the United States is under nuclear attack. Yelawolf begins his long-winded verse about 40 seconds into the song, but it proves lyrically worth the wait.

“I’m hotter than the bottom side of a whistlin’ kettle / They threw a mountain at me, I got hit with a pebble,” Yelawolf’s words flows effortlessly over a steady, simple beat.

“Throw It Up,” the sixth track on the album, is riddled with pleasantly composed piano riffs and abrupt horn hits. Though the beat is melodic, the song proves to be one of the most obscene on the album.

Eminem and ex-Three 6 Mafia member Gangsta Boo both have a verse to their own on the track with Gangsta Boo providing the hook. “Write Your Name” tells the stories of an old man and a young woman, presumably from Yelawolf’s home state.

These stories are seperated by a chorus sung beautifully by Mona Moua, who makes her appearance as a result of posting a video on YouTube after she could not get into one of his shows.

The final track “The Last Song” tells Yelawolf’s own story, referencing his aloof father and his close relationship with his mother. The piano in the beat takes center stage and the traditional arrogance and obnoxiousness normally found in rap is nowhere to be found.

“I hope that you’re proud now / to watch it all go down,” Yelawolf sings of his success. Considering his mentor and lyrical skill, it could be one of longevity.