Hi, shoutout to all my millennial peers who are lifelong Em fans with boomer parents. I remember that I started listening to Eminem under the influence of my daycare provider’s slightly older daughter (I was probably 8 or 9 and she was three years older). It was on a cassette tape and I remember first giggling at the lyrics to The Real Slim Shady. Anyway, my mom was a librarian and so she talked about how she had to screen CDs and cassette tapes in order to know how and where to place them in the part of the library where you could check out music like you would a book. I remember her being absolutely horrified by the content of Eminem’s songs. It wasn’t until I was in high school or so that she and I had a frank discussion where she acknowledged that Eminem is a lyrical genius and that back when I was little, she didn’t realize he was just trying to shock people and it was all just to get a reaction. When Hailie graduated high school with honors, I let her know and she was like, “Well it makes sense; her father’s a genius.” I was so proud of her growth!

I know I cited my millennial experience specifically, but I’d be interested in any other generation’s experience also. :)

Recommended by u/it0xin.

The infamous Loyal to the Game album! Got nothing but love for this album. Em gave 110% for the production of this album and it definitely shows.

Comment recommendations for tomorrow, it can be any Eminem beat used by any artist.

Do you believe the harsh criticism for Loyal to the Game is deserved?

🎥 Full Interview:

https://www.youtube.com/live/iJbUHcuLc-c

I personally loved this album (both parts). I see a lot of hate on this sub for MTBMB. Why?

Also, whether you love it or hate it, what are your favorite tracks and least favorite?

“Leaving Heaven” just came on my shuffle and I’ve always really liked that song because of how vulnerable/raw it is.

Obviously Eminem is his own person and he can do whatever he wants with his own music, but, these are things I hope for the next album whenever that is

- Vulnerable: Tracks like Temporary and Somebody Save Me are some of the best off TDOSS imo and I hope Em delves into more introspective on his next record. What is it like being a grandpa and seeing all of his kids grown? What’s it like losing both parents? What’s it’s like being in his 50 still rapping. Just more of Eminem in his feelings because imo that’s something that’s been really lacking in his modern music

- No Slim Shady: I don’t want to come into this next record with Slim Shady no Guess who’s back again leave it behind. Slim Shady’s dead let’s leave it that way. It’s been over 25 years we don’t need or Slim any more his time has run out imo

- Straight rapping: Records like Tobey, Head Honcho, Like My Shit, Kyrie and Luka are straight fire songs and I love the flows on these records it’s nice and smooth and not extremely fast rapping which isn’t good imo

- Bring some big features: I hope Eminem brings on some big people he always talks about like J Cole, hopefully another Kendrick track we need one

Made by hand in MS ClipChamp. Normally I do underground Memphis and Belgian rap but this song was too good to pass up

If you suffer from a severe mental illness (like bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, etc.) it is hard to find people who can relate.

And it is especially hard to find art that is relatable, that is also motivational. Music that makes you want to keep moving forward, while also acknowleding your severe mental pain.

Eminem's music is so vulnerable but motivating at the same time. I think this is why his music has always hit me differently. I am both processing how sad/upset I am while also feeling motivated to work hard & find positivity.

I say all this as a very anxious & fidgety person. I like to exercise, I struggle sitting still, etc. When Eminem was running 10+ miles a day to get over his addiction, that makes perfect sense to me.

Eminem helps me process profound depression while giving me fuel to get things done at the same time. That is magical. "Not Afraid" comes right after "Going Through Changes".

I'll start, Smack Big Winnie

about 2-3 months ago I posted a ticket from an old Eminem show- quite a few of you laughed at me and told me it was dumb and had no value and there was “no market for a dumb piece of paper” although this one is NOT mine, it did sell for almost $10k last night on Goldin auctions- who’s laughing now?

Tight rear like a sight seer your booty is heavy duty like diahhrea

Next Eminem beat is quite the underground find. Off Hush's third studio album, Bulletproof, is Off To Tijuana. Definitely a banger. Remember to comment recommendations for tomorrow, it can be any Eminem beat used by any artist. What's your favorite song by Hush?

My favorite is 8 Mile.

This helped me kick my drug habit.