Artists / Conscious Hip-Hop

Eminem

Detroit rapper whose technical skill and alter ego Slim Shady made him the best-selling rapper of all time.

Key albums
The Slim Shady LPThe Marshall Mathers LPThe Eminem Show
Key tracks
My Name IsStanThe Real Slim ShadyWithout MeLose Yourself

Who is Eminem?

Eminem (Marshall Mathers) is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, and grew up in Detroit, where he made his name in rap battles.

Known for

Dr. Dre signed him to Aftermath, and The Slim Shady LP (1999), The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) and The Eminem Show (2002) made him a global star. "Lose Yourself" from the film 8 Mile became the first rap song to win an Oscar.

Style

Complex rhyme schemes, fast flows and dark humor, delivered through characters like Slim Shady. His lyrics are often shocking, very personal and full of wordplay.

Impact

Eminem is the best-selling rapper ever and one of the most technically gifted. He brought hip-hop to an even bigger audience and inspired countless rappers to focus on lyricism.

Influences

  • LL Cool J
  • Rakim

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