Best Selling Albums Series: Eminem - The Eminem Show

The Eminem Show is the fourth studio album by American rapper Eminem, released on May 26, 2002 by Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, and Interscope Records. The album was produced by Eminem, Dr. Dre (exec.), Jeff Bass and Mr. Porter. Eminem took a substantially more predominant production role on the album, and most of it was self-produced with his long-time collaborator Jeff Bass. The album features guest appearances from Obie Trice, Dr. Dre, D12, Nate Dogg, Dina Rae and Eminem's daughter Hailie Jade Scott-Mathers. The album incorporates a more heavy use of rap rock than Eminem's previous albums, and its themes are predominantly based on Eminem's prominence in hip hop culture as well as his ambivalent thoughts about fame. The album also includes political commentary. Due to its less satirical and shock-factor lyrical approach, The Eminem Show was considered Eminem's most personal album at the time, a step back from his Slim Shady alter ego.

The Eminem Show was the most anticipated album of 2002, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and remaining on the chart for six non-consecutive weeks. Additionally, it sold over 1.3 million copies in its second week in the US and also topped the UK Albums Chart for five consecutive weeks. Additionally, it produced four commercially successful singles, "Without Me", "Cleanin' Out My Closet", "Superman" and "Sing for the Moment", and features one of his most popular songs, "'Till I Collapse". The album was met with positive reviews, with praise directed towards Eminem's mature, introspective lyricism and the album's experimental production.

The Eminem Show was a major commercial success, becoming both the best-selling album of 2002 in the United States and the best-selling album of 2002 worldwide. It also became the second best-selling hip hop album in music history and Eminem's most commercially successful album to date. The Eminem Show has sold 27 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time and Eminem's best-selling album. Additionally, it became the second best-selling album of the 21st century. It was also certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). At the 2003 Grammy Awards, it was nominated for Album of the Year and won the Best Rap Album award, while "Without Me" won the Best Music Video award.

American music magazine Blender, British dance music magazine Muzik and LAUNCH media named it the best album of 2002, and several publications named it among the best albums of the decade.Additionally, the album reached number one in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US. Source & Click to see the ranking of the best-selling albums of all time and to get more information about the albums.

Information about The Eminem Show Album

Released : May 26, 2002
Recorded : 2001–2002
Studio : Encore (Burbank, California) - Marshall Mathers' house (Detroit, Michigan) - 54 Sound (Ferndale, Michigan)
Genre : Hip Hop - Rap Rock - Political Hip Hop
Length : 77:30
Label : Aftermath - Shady - Interscope
Producer : Eminem, Dr. Dre (exec.), Jeff Bass, Mr. Porter

There are 20 tracks in the standard edition of the album. An extended edition of the album was also released to celebrate the album's 20th anniversary on May 24, 2022.

Track Listing

"Curtains Up (Skit)"
"White America"
"Business"
"Cleanin' Out My Closet"
"Square Dance"
"The Kiss (Skit)"
"Soldier"
"Say Goodbye Hollywood"
"Drips"
"Without Me"
"Paul Rosenberg (Skit)"
"Sing for the Moment"
"Superman" (featuring Dina Rae)
"Hailie's Song"
"Steve Berman (Skit)"
"When the Music Stops"
"Say What You Say"
"'Till I Collapse"
"My Dad's Gone Crazy"
"Curtains Close (Skit)"

If you want to listen to all the songs in the album: Playlist - Playlist - Playlist

There are really great songs on the album, I can say that the ones I listen to the most are "Till I Collapse" and "Without Me". I think they are both great works.

Eminem - Without Me

"Without Me" is a dance song where Eminem has fun with the audience and I think it is one of his most successful singles. It might even be his cleverest endeavor. Frankly, Eminem showed in this song that he is not only the best rapper alive, but also the world's leading pop hitmaker.

Eminem - Till I Collapse

“Till I Collapse” is a perfect example of why we listen to albums all the way through. I can say that there is a refreshing burst of energy in this song. Eminem does what he does best and talks about how much he loves to rap and how good he is at it. If you like football games or sports, you have probably heard this song because I have heard this song in many gyms and football games.

Question of the Day : What is your favorite song from The Eminem Show album? Why? If you don't have an answer to this question, You can talk about any of your favorite song in the comments. Why?

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