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Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, he is credited with popularizing hip-hop in Middle America (United States), Middle America and breaking down racial barriers for the acceptance of white rappers in popular music. While much of his Transgressive art, transgressive work during the late 1990s and early 2000s made him Public image of Eminem, a controversial figure, he came to be a representation of popular angst of the American underclass. After the release of his debut album ''Infinite (Eminem album), Infinite'' (1996) and the extended play ''Slim Shady EP'' (1997), Eminem signed with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and subsequently achieved mainstream popularity in 1999 with ''The Slim Shady LP''. His next two releases, ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' (2000) and ''The Eminem Show'' (2002), became world ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Marshall Mathers LP
''The Marshall Mathers LP'' is the third studio album by American rapper Eminem, released on May 23, 2000, by Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. Production on the album was handled by Dr. Dre, Mel-Man, F.B.T., Eminem, and The 45 King. The album spawned three hit singles: " The Real Slim Shady", " The Way I Am" and " Stan", and features guest appearances from Dido, RBX, Sticky Fingaz, Dina Rae, Bizarre, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Nate Dogg, Paul Rosenberg and D12. Recorded over a 10-month period in several studios around Detroit, the album features introspective lyricism reflecting Eminem's thoughts on his rise to fame, criticism of his music, and estrangement from his family. As a transgressive work, it incorporates hardcore hip-hop, satirical hip-hop, and horrorcore. Like its predecessor, ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' was surrounded by significant controversy upon its release, while also propelling Eminem to the forefront of American pop culture. Critici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Image Of Eminem
Throughout his career, American rapper Eminem has received recognition as a public figure. His transgressive work during the late 1990s and early 2000s made him a controversial figure, as well as a symbol of popular angst of the American underclass. Eminem has created numerous alter egos that he uses in his songs for different rapping styles and subject matter, most importantly Slim Shady. He has had several lyrical feuds with other musical artists, creating numerous diss tracks. Some of his lyrics have been criticized as being homophobic, though the rapper continuously denied the accusations. Eminem has also had several legal issues, the first one at the age of 20. Mainstream perceptions In 2002, the BBC said that the perception of Eminem as a "modern-day William Shakespeare" was comparable to the reception of American singer Bob Dylan: "Not since Bob Dylan's heyday in the mid-1960s has an artist's output been subjected to such intense academic scrutiny as an exercise in contem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eminem Singles Discography
American rapper Eminem has released 60 Single (music), singles as a lead artist and 16 promotional recording, promotional singles. He has also featured in 21 singles as a guest artist, while entering the charts with over 125 additional songs. Eminem's debut single, "Just Don't Give a Fuck", was released in 1998 and was included in ''Slim Shady EP'', as well as in his second studio album, ''The Slim Shady LP'', which featured a re-worked version of the song. Eminem's first ever song to enter the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 was "My Name Is", which was released in 1999 and became the most successful single from ''The Slim Shady LP''. Along with "Guilty Conscience (song), Guilty Conscience", it reached the top 5 in the UK. The lead single from Eminem's third studio album, ''The Marshall Mathers LP'', was the song "The Real Slim Shady", which became his first entry in the top ten of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The third single from the album, "Stan (song), Stan", feature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eminem Production Discography
American rapper Eminem has produced many songs by various artists/musicians, including himself. Singles produced Full production list Notes * signifies a co-producer. * signifies an additional producer. See also * Eminem albums discography * Eminem singles discography American rapper Eminem has released 60 Single (music), singles as a lead artist and 16 promotional recording, promotional singles. He has also featured in 21 singles as a guest artist, while entering the charts with over 125 additional songs. ... * Eminem videography * Bad Meets Evil discography * D12 discography References {{Eminem Production discographies Hip-hop discographies Discographies of American artists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Slim Shady LP
''The Slim Shady LP'' is the second studio album by American rapper Eminem. It was released through Aftermath, WEB Entertainment, and Interscope Records on February 23, 1999. Recorded in Ferndale, Michigan, following Eminem's recruitment by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, the album features production from Eminem himself, alongside Dr. Dre and the Bass Brothers. Featuring West Coast hip-hop, G-funk, and horrorcore musical styles, the majority of ''The Slim Shady LP''s lyrical content was written from the perspective of Eminem's alter ego, named Slim Shady. The alter ego was introduced on his '' Slim Shady EP'' (1997) and concluded on his studio album '' The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)'' (2024). The album contains cartoonish depictions of violence, and heavy use of profanity, which Eminem described as horror film-esque, solely for entertainment value. Although many of the lyrics on the album are considered to be satirical, Eminem also discusses his frustrations of living in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eminem Albums Discography
American rapper Eminem has released 12 studio albums, two compilation albums, and one extended play. His music has been released on record labels Interscope Records and Aftermath Entertainment, along with subsidiaries Web Entertainment and his own Shady Records. Eminem is the best-selling rapper of all time and the best-selling artist of the 2000s with US album sales at over 32.25 million during the decade. With sales of over 220 million records worldwide, he is among of the best-selling music artists of all time. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Eminem has sold 228.5 million certified albums and singles in the United States. In his home country, he has earned 50 platinum albums and 11 number one albums. Eminem's debut album, '' Infinite'', was released by Web Entertainment in 1996. It sold only around a thousand copies. After signing a contract with Interscope Records and Aftermath Entertainment, the rapper released ''The Slim Shady LP'' in 1999, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Eminem
Eminem is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career in 1996 with Web Entertainment and has been one of the most popular rap acts in the world since the late 1990s. Eminem is the best-selling artist of the decade on the US Nielsen SoundScan and has sold over 220 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his first studio album ''The Slim Shady LP'', which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. The following album, ''The Marshall Mathers LP'', became the fastest-selling solo album in United States history. ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' and his third studio album, ''The Eminem Show'', won Grammy Awards, making Eminem the first artist to win Best Rap Album for three consecutive albums. He then won the award again in 2010 for his album '' Recovery'', giving him a total of 15 Grammys in his career. In 2003, he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shady Records
Shady Records is an American record label founded by rapper Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg in 1999, following the commercially successful release of '' The Slim Shady LP'' that same year. The label's name comes from the last name of Eminem's alter ego, Slim Shady. The Shady Records roster was showcased on their 2006 compilation album, '' Eminem Presents: The Re-Up'', which peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The label's roster was also predominantly featured on the soundtrack to the film '' 8 Mile''; the film starred Eminem while the album was led by the single " Lose Yourself". The song became the first hip hop song to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Shady Records has signed and released projects for acts including Eminem himself, his group D12, Obie Trice, 50 Cent, Cashis, Bad Meets Evil, Slaughterhouse, Yelawolf, Griselda, Westside Gunn and Conway the Machine; its roster as of 2024 includes Westside Boogie, Grip and Ez Mil. History 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Eminem Records And Achievements
Rapper Eminem holds many notable achievements, including 13 Guinness Book of World Records, for his videos, singles, albums, and rapping abilities. Eminem's first appearance in the ''Guinness Book of World Records'' was in 2000 for being the "fastest-selling rap artist" with his third album ''The Marshall Mathers LP''. Since then, he has earned multiple appearances, 11 at least as of June 2024, including his record title as the top-selling hip hop artist of all time. Eminem is also a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with his induction occurring in 2022. Eminem's best-known songs include " My Name Is", " The Real Slim Shady", " The Way I Am", " Stan", " Without Me", " Lose Yourself", "Mockingbird", "Not Afraid", "Love the Way You Lie", "Rap God", " The Monster", "Superman" and "Godzilla". Eminem achieved mainstream popularity in 1999 with ''The Slim Shady LP''. His next two releases, ''The Marshall Mathers LP'' (2000) and ''The Eminem Show'' (2002), were worldwide suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eminem Videography
American rapper Eminem has released five video albums and has featured in numerous music videos, as well as in various films and television shows. His first song to have an official music video was his first single " Just Don't Give a Fuck". Eminem subsequently starred in the music videos for songs such as " My Name Is", "The Real Slim Shady", " The Way I Am", " Stan", " Without Me", "Lose Yourself", "Mockingbird", "Not Afraid", "Love the Way You Lie", "Rap God", " The Monster", "River" and "Godzilla". After small roles in the 2001 film ''The Wash'' and as an extra in the 1998 Korn music video for "Got the Life" (during which he gave the band a demo tape), Eminem made his Hollywood debut in the semi-autobiographical 2002 film '' 8 Mile''. He said it was a representation of growing up in Detroit rather than an account of his life. Eminem recorded several new songs for the soundtrack, including "Lose Yourself". He voiced an aging, corrupt, African American Vernacular English-speaki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
