RASHEEDA
BILLY DREASE WILLIAMS
SARALIME
SELF MADE
JONATHAN DALYNN
RELAPSE REVIEW
Eminem
Shady/Aftermath/Interscope
3/5
Dr. West
The album starts off with Eminem being released from what appears to be a rehab clinic, but the Doctor definitely seems corrupt on this and tries to lure Eminem back into his substance abuse habits, yet Eminem tries to decline that lifestyle til he loses his mind.
3 AM
What’s an Eminem album without the shock value? On this joint Eminem seems to go on a killing spree at 3 AM in the morning. The beat on this is ferocious. Banger. The video for this is dope as well. I believe this is the second single off the album.
My Mom
Eminem takes another shot at his Mom on this joint. Apparently she sprinkled valium on Ems food and stuff. The production on this ain’t really breathtaking. Em’s lyricism is dope on this but it’s not a joint that really has a lot of stay power.
Insane
Eminem talks about his step pops raping him, I don’t know if this is true or not but it’s messed up. He also talks about other reasons as well leading to his insanity. Beats not too dope.
Bagpipes From Baghdad
This is the controversial joint where Eminem’s dissing Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey. I think the tracks definitely wack. This has now made Nick Cannon pick up a mic again. Thanks Em.
Hello
Not feeling this track. Couldn’t really get my finger on the concept for this one. Productions wack.
Tonya (Skit)
Here’s a skit of a girl whose On Star isn’t working and a dude stops and picks her up but seems like she’s about to be killed by this dude.
Same Song And Dance
It appears it’s Em who was in the skit. Not feeling the production on this. Talks about Lindsey Lohan and Britney Spears who of course are rehab patients as well. Tracks ok.
We Made You
I hated this joint when it first came out, but it grew on me. It’s catchy. The track’s ok now, but at first I was like this song is friggin wack.
Medicine Ball
This joint is ok as well. Eminem takes shots at Maddonna, Rihanna, and even the late Christopher Reeves. Giving the world the green light to hate him again.
Paul (Skit)
So Paul Rosenberg calls Em on this and tells him he just listened to the album and can’t back him up with the content on this album and hangs up. It’s jokes.
Stay Wide Awake
Joints ok.
Old Time’s Sake
Dre’s rapping on this joint which seems like it was written by Em as well. Sounds like a smoking session joint. Once again…Not feeling the production.
Must Be The Ganja
Em smells something in the air that’s making him…high. Another smoking joint. Not feeling this as well.
Mr. Mathers (Skit)
It appears Em is gone and knocked out. Paramedics seem to be on the scene trying to revive him here.
Déjà vu
This joint’s not bad. Sometimes he feels like he’s alone and feels that his been in this position before. I kinda like this joint.
Beautiful
I like this joint. It’s a real joint. Not to sure what the sample is on this joint but it’s dope. Em talks about it all here. Talks about trying not to impress people. At the end of the day be yourself and don’t let anyone tell you you’re not beautiful.
Crack A Bottle Ft. Dr. Dre and 50 Cent
It looks like these are the only features on the whole album. This was the first joint that leaked off the album. This joint is huge. There’s been a video that’s out for it but I don’t know if it’s the actual one. Production is dope on this joint and it’s catchy. Definitely has the commercial potential.
Steve Berman (Skit)
Apparently Steve doesn’t seem thrilled about Em coming back. It seems like Em shot him and he’s been cheesed about that and punks him off in his office.
Underground
Don’t really like this joint. It has that triumphant feel but it doesn’t really catch me at all.
3 AM - EMINEM
