Guest Blogger: Amy C3

Response to Sebastian: Response to Sebastian: Eminem is one of the few rappers that I really enjoy listening to. Though I’m not really into rap, I like Eminem because he raps about how he overcomes adversities by defying the negativity of others and just doing his own thing. He really shows this through the meaning of his lyrics and tone of voice. I definitely agree that when listening to Eminem, his voice and lyrics drone out the world and gives the listener a feeling of true art. For example, in his song “Not Afraid” Eminem raps, “And I just can’t keep living this way. So starting today, I’m breaking out of this cage I’m standing up, I’ma face my demons.” Eminem is a clearly motivated and powerful rapper, inspiring listeners to face their own struggles and overcome them. While Eminem is collaborating with other artists, personally, I like his rapping when he is alone. When I hear a song that he is featured in, I honestly only wait for his part to come up and then I just skip the rest of the song. Eminem practically steals the spotlight when it comes to songs because he has such powerful rapping abilities. I absolutely agree that Eminem is worth listening to. Though his current music is still good, I would recommend listening to his older songs, as they show more of himself as Marshall Mathers and his difficult progression through life.