Eminem has made a grand return to the music scene with his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). This marks his first full-length project since 2020, following up the previews he released with tracks like “Houdini” and “Tobey.” The album is a concept record that delves deep into Eminem’s career milestones and controversies, presenting an introspective and provocative narrative about his alter ego, Slim Shady.
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The theme of the album revolves around Eminem bidding farewell to Slim Shady, his notorious alter ego. To promote the album, Eminem used evocative imagery such as gravestones and even published an obituary in the Detroit Free Press. He urged fans to listen to the album in sequence to fully grasp the story and themes interwoven throughout the tracks. The album wrestles with the persona of Slim Shady and the controversial moments that have marked Eminem’s career. In one particularly cheeky verse, Eminem critiques his peers with lines like, “Kendrick’s album was cool, but it didn’t have any bangers/Wayne’s album or Ye’s, couldn’t tell you which one was lamer/Joyner’s album was corny, Shady’s new shit is way worse.”
In various tracks, Eminem explicitly distances himself from the Slim Shady character, employing verses that harken back to his earlier days when offending as crudely as possible was part of his signature style. The track “Antichrist” stirs controversy by mocking pronouns and “woke B.S.,” with Shady’s voice promising to deliver a bar “so hard, Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj’ll scissor.” The second verse takes a dark turn, addressing the video released on May 17 of Sean “Diddy” Combs attacking his then-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel in 2016.
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The album features guest appearances from Big Sean and BabyTron on the track “Tobey,” while production credits include notable names like Dr. Dre on “Lucifer” and “Road Rage.” D12’s Bizarre contributes a transphobic verse at the end of “Antichrist,” adding to the album’s provocative nature. On “Road Rage,” Eminem tackles the topic of transgender rights directly, stating, “So transgender rights, where do I stand? Oh, I’m all for ’em, I really am pro/But intercourse with you, would I have? No,” and continues in a similarly controversial manner.
In the same song, Eminem addresses Lizzo with sharp criticism, saying, “Ain’t never really truly over till Lizzo sings (like I won’t say that)/Well, here’s an idea: let’s celebrate diabetes onset and have a pie-eating competition in instead of dieting. We should be nice to overweight people. Then, he belittles “all my obese people” with counsel.
The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) is a follow-up to Eminem’s Music to Be Murdered By. In the interim between these studio albums, Eminem released a deluxe edition of his 2020 album and a greatest-hits compilation.
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This new album continues to showcase Eminem’s ability to provoke and engage through his music. By intertwining his alter ego’s controversial legacy with personal reflections, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) stands as a bold statement in his discography, challenging listeners to grapple with the multifaceted persona of one of rap’s most iconic figures.
Key Points:
i. Eminem’s new album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), marks his first since 2020.
ii. The album is a concept record about his career milestones and controversies, focusing on his alter ego, Slim Shady.
iii. Eminem uses provocative and controversial lyrics to distance himself from the Slim Shady persona.
iv. The album features guest appearances from Big Sean and BabyTron, with production by Dr. Dre.
v. This release follows Eminem’s previous albums, Music to Be Murdered By, and a deluxe expansion and greatest-hits compilation.
Fallon Jacobson – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
