Eminems Marshall Mathers LP 2: 5 Verses That Will Surprise You The Most MMLP2 preview finds Marshall aiming — but not firing — at Gaga and Bieber, and he nearly starts a rap war on one track. It was impossible to keep an album as anticipated as Eminems The Marshall Mathers LP 2 under wraps. So while fanatics were counting down the days to Slim Shadys November 5 release date, tech savvy fans were treated to an early (and technically illegal) listening session after the album leaked onto the Internet on Wednesday. For fans looking for a preview, they should know that over the course of 16 tracks, the rap megastar broaches a number of familiar topics like heartbreak (Stronger Than I Was and So Much Better), the perils of fame (The Monster), being bullied (Legacy and Brainless), his mom (Headlights) and rap supremacy (Rap God). Still, for all of MMLP2s nostalgia and familiarity, Em continues to surprise with shocking, heartfelt and highly skilled rap moments. Dear Mama Debbie Mathers has been a sore subject for Eminem. Marshall has often skewered his mom lyrically, but on Headlights, Slim goes for shock and awe, offering the sincerest of apologies to Mama Mathers. Ma, youre still beautiful to me because youre my mom, he raps before finally saying, I love you, Debbie Mathers. Bring Zombies To Life The Zombies catalog doesnt typically make you think rap, but Em dusted off the English rock bands 1968 classic Time of the Season and turned it into one of MMLP2s standout tracks. Not only does Marshall do a Yoda impression and drop a ton of Star Wars references, he boldly predicts that hell sell of a ton of copies of this album and go past diamond certification to emerald. Marshall Still Hasnt Locked Love Down You think with all of his worldly travels and riches, Em could attract a woman who would dedicate her life to all things Shady. On his seventh solo major label album, though, he still hasnt found the one. On So Much Better, he catches the love of his life cheating on him with Dr. Dre, Drake and Lupe Fiasco. Ouch! Eminem Spares Gaga And Bieber After emerging from raps underground battle circuit, Em set his sights on pops biggest stars early in his career. But it seems hes over it on Evil Twin when he spits: Im frustrated cause aint no more NSYNC/ Now Im all out of whack/ Im all out of Backstreet Boys to call out and attack. While throwing shots at Justin and J.C. would be pointless in 2013, Slim ponders going at Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, but quickly shoots down the notion. So whos left? Lady Gaga, mess with the Bieber?/ Nah, F a Christina, I aint f---in with neither, Jessica either. Shady Almost Started A Rap War MMLP2s closer finds Em at his finest, as he declares his rap supremacy, only giving ground to deceased legends the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. The tracks sinister backing track builds and for a moment it sounds as if Slim is going to start an all-out rap war aimed at all these fake Kanyes, Jays and the Drakes. At the end, though, Em doesnt target anyone specific ... but for a second the angsty track felt like a potential game-changer.
Posted on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:00:38 +0000
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