“Just Lose It” is no short of that trend. As a whole, this single was Eminem’s rebuttal to Interscope Records requesting he tone down his controversial image and fold more into the pop-rapper role they wanted him to play.Īlong with being a serious lyricist, Eminem is known for some rap music’s most comedic song/video combos. Eminem was under constant threat of lawsuit during the early 2000’s and this particular single was a response to some of those instances specifically. At the beginning of his career, his constant use of profanity and reliance on shock value built up a long list of enemies. It’s no secret that Eminem is one of Hip Hop’s most controversial figures. #8 The Way I Am – The Marshall Mathers LP This single peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 2004 Grammy’s. The track touches on themes and events in Eminem’s life regarding being a father along with his infamous relationship with ex-wife Kim. Dedicated to his daughter, Hailie, “Mockingbird” is a very personal single going into depth about Eminem’s love for and relationship with her.
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