But he also used his flip, titled “Sing For The Moment,” as a chance to double down on the critics who levied unfound claims his way. The group first formed in 1998, but it wasn’t until “Fast Lane” that they were recognized as a formidable pair, mostly due to Eminem’s ascent as a solo superstar.Įminem knew that sampling Aerosmith’s “Dream On” would make for an epic track. They formed a superduo of sorts with Bad Meets Evil in 2011, and their first collaborative single, “Fast Lane,” shows why they’re such a dynamic pair.
Together, they put on a pyrotechnic display of bars equal parts cerebral and dextrous.īar for bar, few in the rap game are better than Royce Da 5’9” and Eminem. It’s emphasized on “Lucky You” from Kamikaze, which features the Massachusetts-bred lyrical assassin Joyner Lucas. The track, which was self-produced by Eminem, caused controversy because of some lyrics that caused a beef between him and pop singer Adam Lambert.Īmong Eminem’s hits, it’s easy to overlook a simple fact: the Detroit MC can quite simply rap his ass off. Some may think they’re his worst, but that’s the brilliant thing about Eminem: everybody knows these hits.Įminem’s “Elevator” was featured on Relapse: Refill, the deluxe edition to Relapse, which was released in 2009. Below, you’ll find a list of Eminem songs that may be his best. His discography is controversial, certainly, but in that regard, Eminem dares you to question the role of artifice in storytelling and the way we look for truth when maybe all that exists is a captivating story. After all, songs like “Lose Yourself” have transcended any cultural boundaries to become important monuments in the history of popular music. Dre, and 50 Cent, few MCs have had as big of a cultural impact as Eminem.ĭespite his steely reserve, Eminem knows his role in rap is important.
From his early days attacking critics who blamed him for violence in America (see: “White America”), to his features on tracks from Jay-Z, Dr. But one thing is clear: few rappers in the history of rap music have a discography to match. He has too many stans, haters, and fans in between for any sort of consensus to form. Ranking Eminem’s best songs is a fool’s errand.
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