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Eminem: The Ultimate Guide to 10 of His Most Popular Songs

Born in 1972 as Marshall Bruce Mathers III, he is officially known as Eminem. He is one of the most influential and successful rappers of all time and his unique wordplay and flow and very unapologetic attitude has always made him a favourite of his fans. He has always pushed boundaries and spoke whatever truth he feels like speaking without really caring. Throughout the course of his career, he always managed to showcase his uniqueness and versatility as an artist together with his ability to talk about a wide range of topics. From his personal life to political issues and so on. Here is an ultimate guide to 10 of his most popular and known songs.

1. Rap God

This song attests to its title. It portrays why indeed Eminem is a god when it comes to rapping. Released in 2013, the song features a killer delivery from Eminem as he spits bars and it thus showcases his very impressive rhyming abilities and wordplay. It is also the song that introduced making references to pop culture. Eminem goes ahead to talk about his own experiences as a rap artist and it ended up becoming a commercial success, even reaching the top of the charts in many countries. Due to the level of success, ‘rap god’ became one of Eminem’s most popular songs. The music video is also such a classic as it references classic films and TV shows and his career over the years.

2. Lose Yourself

Released in 2002, this song is part of the ‘8 Mile’ movie that Eminem starred in. It also became a huge commercial success and even an academy award for Best Original Song and reached the top of the charts in so many countries in the world. It features a  powerful and very emotional delivery as Eminem raps about always seizing the moment and managing to overcome obstacles. The song is quite notable for its introspective and motivational lyrics as well as the intensive energy it just emanates. ‘Lose Yourself’ has come to be considered one of Eminem’s most iconic and impactful songs and has come to be considered the creme de la creme of his live performances.

3. The Way I Am

This particular song was part of Eminem’s 2000 album, ‘The Marshall Mathers LP.’ The song features a very defiant mode of delivery from Eminem which exactly makes it the kind of song you cannot really get enough of. He raps about his struggles with fame and his defiance when it comes to social norms. This song includes references to controversial topics like drugs and other censored topics. It is kind of a dark track and very intense thanks to Eminem’s raw and unfiltered lyrics which made it a fan favorite and the one song people always look forward to when it comes to his live performances.

4. Stan

‘Stan’ tells the story of a fictional fan of Eminem who slowly becomes obsessed with him and even goes on to take his life eventually. It has a very haunting chorus from a singer known as Dido and this combined with Eminem’s iconic rapping style, this song is just a masterpiece. It is also notable for its very intense emotional aura and commentary on the dangers of celebrity and fandom. How out of hand it can easily get especially with an obsessed fan. The music video, made Devon Sawa as he really nailed that character of an obsessed fan. It has made him an iconic actor in his own right.

5. My Name Is

This song is a single from the 1999 album Eminem came up with popularly known as, ‘The Slim Shady LP.’ It features a typically playful and scornful delivery as he introduces himself to the world and continues to rap about a variety of topics including drug use and violence.  The song’s very catchy and funny lyrics and the unconventional and comic music video established Eminem as one of the most controversial and unique rappers in the hip-hop industry after Tupac. In addition, the song ended up becoming a commercial success hence reaching the top of the charts in a number of countries. It remains a favourite to many of his fans to date.

6. The Real Slim Shady

The song is a 2000 single from the album, “The Marshall Mathers LP,” and it features also a humourous approach as he goes to sing about controversial topics, pop culture, celebrity, censorship, etc. Its very catchy hook and funny lyrics makes it the kind of song that you cannot really get enough of. The music video on the other hand is another funny one. Eminem imitating and parodying popular figures in the entertainment industry is what many fans find to be funny and hence a favourite. This is another of the many Eminem songs that also became a commercial success, even reaching the top of the charts in several countries. It remains one of the most popular and recognizable Eminem songs.

7. Guilty Conscience

A collaboration made between Eminem and Dr. Dre, this song released in 1999 is another success quoted whenever Eminem’s name pops up. Both of these iconic artists take the role of a character on a person’s shoulder, one urging them to do the right thing while the other little person on their shoulder urges them to do the wrong thing. Its intense production alongside both Eminem’s and Dr. Dre’s talent has set this song apart to be one of the most beloved songs by their fans.

8. Cleanin’ Out My Closet

This song is a 2002 release from the album, ‘The Eminem Show.’ It features a very raw and emotional mode of delivery from Eminem as he raps about his troubled relationship with his mother. He made it so personal and somber as he spoke his truth and this is probably why people, fans or not, have never forgotten it. It is one of the songs that many people know him by. The music video shows Eminem literally cleaning out his closet as he prepares to leave and this visual representation showcases the openness and self-reflection theme that Eminem has over the years mastered and perfected.

9. Mockingbird

The very emotional delivery in this song makes it one of a kind. He candidly raps about his struggles with his father and his desire to protect his daughter from the world. The stripped-down production featured in this song and the raw truth that Eminem isn’t afraid to showcase has made it one of the most personal and introspective songs by Eminem. To add to its authenticity and emotional impact, the music video shows a home video footage that Eminem and his family did. Released in 2005, this song will never get old. It is the kind of song alongside ‘Cleaning out my closet’ that Eminem will always be known by.

10. Soldier

It is not a surprise that this song is also ranked another one of Eminem’s best. He raps about his determination to succeed in the industry and overcome his many critics. Its intense production and very confrontational lyrics set it apart as one of the most ‘realest’ songs and why fans love it so much. The song is notable for its resilience and perseverance as well as its unfiltered energy.

Eminem has been in the game for so long and what is even more impressive is how he is always relevant. Every song he releases no matter how many years it has been, shows that he still got it.