Guest Blogger: Damir 1

Eminem has been around in the Rap game for almost 16 years now; he started out rapping in 1995. Eminem’s music is always from the heart, he rap’s mostly about his ex-wife Kim that put him through hell, and about his daughter Hailie. One trait about Eminem’s music that other Rappers don’t have is that he connects with his followers so well, because he speaks the truth and others can relate to him and his life. For instance the album “The Eminem Show” is a perfect example of the type of Rap style Eminem has, and the stuff he brings to his albums. This album is mostly about how his life is a media circus ever since he became famous and about his troubled childhood; his hatred for his parents; his horrible relationship with his ex-wife; Kim, and also his love for his daughter Hailie. For an example of how Eminem relates to his followers better than other Rappers think about these two songs; Eminem – When I’m Gone, where Eminem talks about his life, and his love for his daughter. But, than in the song by Gucci Mane – Lemonade, all he talks about his addiction to money, and how he likes to say “Icy.” A couple songs by Eminem that are particularly memorable are “When I’m gone” because he talks about his daughter an how much he loves her and how he wants to be remembered by her, and that even when he is gone he will be watching her. Also the song “Not Afraid”, Eminem speaks about the stuff that has troubled him in his life and that he is not afraid of it anymore and that he is taking a stand, and that he wants everyone with troubled pasts to come with me. I agree with the critic on billboard.com that said that “The Eminem Show” is essentially holding a pattern, but it’s a glorious one the one that proves Eminem is the gold standard of pop. This album is definitely worth everyone’s time and money. Eminem has touched many lives in his life and has connected with many fans, buy this album and see if he connects with you.