Tag: Eminem

3rd May 2019

Thoughts on Eminem & Logic’s ‘Homicide’

Logic recruits Eminem for ‘Homicide’ a fast-paced single from the forthcoming Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. A rapid fire assessment

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11th September 2018

Eminem – Kamikaze | Video Review

Eminem’s Kamikaze was dropped on an unsuspecting public via a surprise release, and immediately hit number one in the UK Album Chart. The Detroit rapper’s chart success cannot be overstated, Kamikaze helped Eminem surpass Led Zeppelin and ABBA to claim the most consecutive number ones in Official Albums Chart history. But is Kamikaze a good album? Anything would be better...

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29th December 2017

Do People Still Care About Eminem?

Eminem’s ninth studio album, Revival to complete a lukewarm trilogy with Relapse [2009] and Recovery [2010]. Revival, along with much of Eminem’s recent output, has received a mixed reception. We must ask: do people still care about the Shady Records founder?

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25th January 2017

Rappers’ Names – What Do They Even Mean?

Obie Trice, real name, no gimmicks – Obie Trice I love rap music: a genre with many colourful characters, where every song is basically an excuse to boast about how dope you are. The whole genre is basically a dick measuring contest, and that’s what we love about it. Of course the best way to impress the world and [more...

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18th August 2016

808s & Heartbreak and the Children of Kanye West

Disclaimer: this blog contains a sickening amount of praise for Kanye West 808s and Heartbreak is one of the most and influential albums of the last 10 years. Since its 2008 release, the echoes have reverberated throughout hip-hop. Consider how many rappers currently use Auto-Tune as evidence of this.

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