There had been both a rise in white rap in the Midwest and a surge of young white americanРІР‚в„ўs taking EminemРІР‚в„ўs violent message literally. Naturally as a byproduct of his success, Eminem had to deal with both imitators and impostors sullying his name. #3 The Real Slim Shady РІР‚вЂњ The Marshall Mathers LPР”Р„s the first single for EminemРІР‚в„ўs third album, РІР‚СљThe Real Slim ShadyРІР‚Сњ set the record straight as who the number one white rapper in the game was. The song was another international hit for Eminem, claiming the#1 spot in twelve countries and won Best International Artist Video at the MuchMusic Video Awards. Featuring and altered version of DidoРІР‚Вs РІР‚СљThank YouРІР‚Сњ, the songs somber melodic tone creates a theatrical experience for the listener. The song describes the relationship of Eminem and one of his supporters from the perspective of a crazed obsessive fan. Since, rappers Tyler, the Creator and Earl Sweatshirt have found a immenseР’В level of success from utilizing similar tactics.Р”Р„lthough it may have only hit the 51st spot on the Billboard Hot 100, РІР‚СљStanРІР‚Сњ is one of the most creative rap songs ever written.

This was the first time in Hip Hop artist used this tactic of shocking vulgarity to grab the attention of the masses. This song can also be credited as one of EminemРІР‚в„ўs most grotesque. Not only is it the first to win him a Grammy for Best Solo Rap Performance in 2000, but it was his first released under Dr. Serving as EminemРІР‚в„ўs introduction to the mainstream, РІР‚СљMy Name IsРІР‚Сњ is one of EminemРІР‚в„ўs most important singles. РІР‚СљCleaninРІР‚в„ў Out My ClosetРІР‚Сњ was EminemРІР‚в„ўs second Top 10 single, peaking at #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart (along with being a top 10 hit around the world). ItРІР‚в„ўs common Marshall Mathers didnРІР‚в„ўt have the most pleasant growing up experience nor does he have the best relationship with his mother and, in РІР‚СљCleaninРІР‚в„ў Out My ClosetРІР‚Сњ Eminem goes into detail about some of the events of his life that led to him being the man he is today. What makes Eminem so likable is how fearlessly personal he gets with his music. #6 CleaninРІР‚в„ў Out My Closet РІР‚вЂњ The Eminem Show This single was one of EminemРІР‚в„ўs international hits, peaking at #1 on the Hot singles charts of seven different countries while only peaking at# 6 in the US).

Featuring a spoof of Bad Santa, botched Michael Jackson, MC Hammer, and Madonna impersonations, and Slim Shady streaking, this may be one of his most outrageous videos.

РІР‚СљJust Lose ItРІР‚Сњ is no short of that trend. As a whole, this single was EminemРІР‚в„ўs rebuttal to Interscope Records requesting he tone down his controversial image and fold more into the pop-rapper role they wanted him to play.Р”Р„long with being a serious lyricist, Eminem is known for some rap musicРІР‚в„ўs most comedic song/video combos. Eminem was under constant threat of lawsuit during the early 2000РІР‚в„ўs and this particular single was a response to some of those instances specifically. At the beginning of his career, his constant use of profanity and reliance on shock valueР’В built up a long list of enemies. ItРІР‚в„ўs no secret that Eminem is one of Hip HopРІР‚в„ўs most controversial figures. #8 The Way I Am РІР‚вЂњ The Marshall Mathers LP This single peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 2004 GrammyРІР‚в„ўs. The track touches on themes and events in EminemРІР‚в„ўs life regarding being a father along with his infamous relationship with ex-wife Kim. Dedicated to his daughter, Hailie, РІР‚СљMockingbirdРІР‚Сњ is a very personal single going into depth about EminemРІР‚в„ўs love for and relationship with her.

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