What he’s telling you about wasn’t all laughs it was reality. The man just got over a heavy drug addiction, was apparently minutes from his death, pulled himself out, and is back doing what he does best. Well people, that’s just not where Eminem is at this point of his life. They want him to have corky beats and point fun at the little things in our lives that shouldn’t be relevant anyway. The four features that made the album (disregarding the bonus tracks) are all subtle, and while Rihanna’s lacks a bang in “Love the Way You Lie” (still enjoyable however), Weezy’s splatter over “What is Love” is all sorts of unique.Īs far as the overall response to the album, I am shocked. Many critics are bashing his range of topics, lyricism, the production, on and on and on. He mentions his drug use, loss of a brother in Proof (R.I.P.), renewed relationship as a father, and overall sense of freedom from the caged animal he was these past few years (see “Not Afraid” in its entirety). We receive more than one sincere apology in regards to his feeling that he let his fans down. He wore his emotion on his sleeve and if you close your eyes you can feel it pouring out of him. Lyrically, I was impressed with Em’s wordplay and ability to overpower different tracks. Dre) but I was disappointed with the one credit Dre received. I know he oversaw the whole project so I guess that’s all he needed. Khalil shines and his use of soft female vocals works perfect with Em’s newest demeanor in tone. The production doesn’t slack in names whatsoever (Just Blaze, Boi-1da, DJ Khalil, Jim Jonsin, Dr. “Seduction” and “So Bad” aren’t my favorite tracks but do provide thoughts for your girlfriend that she doesn’t tell you about. Nobody’s perfect but there are times that I felt left with more potential than execution. For instance, his verse on “No Love” featuring Lil’ Wayne seemingly never ends and when it does you wish it hadn’t. Recovery has its moments that bring out the best in Marshall. I’m not going to come out and say I am the biggest Em fan that ever lived because I know there are still people out there with shrines and his face all over their walls. On the other hand, I know his music and his story. This is one about himself and his life. Those that are loyal fans will feel luckier than those who aren’t to be along for the ride. It’s not a statement against rival emcee’s or haters as you might assume. This is the 7th studio album (yes count ’em) from the 37-year-old rapper hailing from Detroit’s 8th Mile. At no point in his illustrious career has there been a bigger statement than this. After B.o.B.’s Adventures of Bobby Ray, Drake’s Thank Me Later and now Eminem’s Recovery, there are no excuses to let a day go by without some time put in to Hip-Hop. It’s amazing how the world of music has a tendency to get flushed away by political nonsense, famous breakups, Facebook, television, work, and everything else that consumes the hours we are awake. fb.me/QllAdh7d 8 years agoīy: Chris Wallace (Writer: Hip-Hop’s Forum) #badgirlriri fb.me/OMfcLzng 8 years agoĬheck out this short documentary about Jay Z and the opening of the Barclay's Center.Drake: Better Than Good Enough (MTV Documentary)Įvent this Thursday.Big Boi: Sir Lucious Left Foot (The Son of Chico Dusty).Big Sean- Finally Famous 3: BIG (mixtape).