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The Marshall Mathers LP 2 is the upcoming eighth studio album by American hip hop recording artist Eminem, scheduled to be released on November 5, 2013, by Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, and Interscope Records. A continuation of Eminem's most acclaimed studio effort, 2000's The Marshall Mathers LP, production for the album took place from 2012 to 2013 and was handled by Eminem and other record producers, including Rick Rubin, Dr. Dre, No ID and Symbolyc One (S1). The album features guest appearances from singers Skylar Grey, Rihanna, and Fun. frontman Nate Ruess, with the only other rapper appearing on the album being Eminem's Aftermath label-mate Kendrick Lamar. The lead single "Berzerk", released on August 27, 2013, sold 362,000 digital downloads in its first week debuting at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Background

On May 24, 2012 Eminem revealed that he had begun working on his next album in an interview on Hot 97's morning show with Peter Rosenberg.[2][3] On June 30, 2012, Eminem talked about the album with DJ Whoo Kid, on his own radio station, Shade 45. He stated that the material is taking shape, and that Dr. Dre will be involved in some way.[4] Eminem explained: "I usually get going and kind of start going a certain direction and just record what I'm feeling. Then I'll go see Dre and fill in some of those pieces".[5]

On August 1, 2012, Nick Craig interviewed Eminem on Channel 95.5, where he explained that he was working on the album, bus was focused finishing Slaughterhouse's Shady Records debut Welcome to: Our House,[6] but on August 10, Eminem appeared on Shade 45 and told Sway Calloway: "We actually just finished the [Slaughterhouse] album last week... Now I've got time to be able to start doing things for my own project."[7] Royce da 5'9" appeared on MTV's RapFix Live, hosted by Calloway, with his group Slaughterhouse, on August 30, 2012, and talked about Eminem's album. Royce confessed: "Marshall is the studio right now, laying the most awesome lyrics in the world. I'm not so sure how the world is going to respond from some of the things that I've heard from him."[8][9]

On February 8, 2013, Shady Records president and Eminem manager Paul Rosenberg told Billboard that Eminem's eighth studio album would be released after Memorial Day, 2013 (May 27). "We fully expect to be releasing a new Eminem album in 2013. He's been working on it for some time," said Rosenberg. "It's safe to say that it will be post-Memorial Day at some point, but we're not exactly sure when. We've got some dates locked in for him to perform live in Europe in August, so we're trying to see what else lines up."[10] On March 22, 2013 Dr. Dre was interviewed on Big Boy's Neighborhood on Power 106, where he said that he was working with Eminem, and that Eminem was "finishing up his project."[11]

On June 17, 2013, Shady Records producer The Alchemist, appeared on RapFix Live, and spoke to Calloway about Eminem's upcoming album: "That's my boss. I DJ for him and I'm not at liberty to speak on much, but you know his caliber and what he does. Clearly going to further territories. I think what you would expect, especially after the last go-round. He was just getting his feet back on Relapse and then Recovery just came with the smash hits and everything and I think now — he's Eminem."[12]

Prior to the announcement of the album's name, it was named to multiple "Most Anticipated Albums of 2013" lists; including MTV, Complex Magazine where it was listed in sixth position; and XXL Magazine, where it was listed in fifth.[13]

Recording and production

Barbadian singer Rihanna is featured on the track "The Monster", marking the pair's fourth collaboration following the worldwide hit, "Love the Way You Lie", its sequel (2010) and "Numb" (2012).

GOOD Music and Roc Nation record producer No I.D. told MTV News, on September 5, 2012, that he would be with Eminem in the studio recording the upcoming album. No I.D. explained the conversation he had with Eminem, saying they spoke about working together and agreed to get in the studio and see what they could do. He said: "He's one of the best, I want to work with one of the best and try and give some music contributions. I think that would be one of the next steps in that lineage of what I'm trying to do."[9] On June 17, producer Symbolyc One (S1) told Hip Hop Weekly: " I’ve been working on Eminem’s new album and I’m very excited about that."[1] Dr. Dre and Rick Rubin both produced for the album, and also serve as executive producers. In an October 2013 interview with American Songwriter, "Love the Way You Lie" producer Alex da Kid who, like Khalil, had many production credits on Eminem's previous studio effort, Recovery, said that he has submitted further beats for Eminem, but "you never know what they're going to use or not going to use," just prior to the tracklist's announcement.[14]

Pop singer Rihanna, with whom Eminem previously collaborated with, most notably on the hit single from Recovery, "Love the Way You Lie", was featured on the song "The Monster". On September 11, 2013, she hinted at the collaboration on Twitter: "Just left the studio... Recorded a #monster hook for one of my favorite artists! And that's all I can give you... #NavyShit".[15] Upon the tracklist announcement, Bebe Rexha revealed on Twitter that she had co-wrote the Rihanna collaboration featured on the album.[16] Singer Skylar Grey, a frequent Eminem collaborator in recent years, was featured on the song "Asshole". Rapper and fellow Aftermath Entertainment artist Kendrick Lamar, who toured with Eminem in 2013, was featured on "Love Game", while the frontman of the indie pop band fun. was featured on "Headlights".[17][18] In July 2012, Eminem's close friend and label-mate 50 Cent stated that he was involved in the recording for Eminem's upcoming album and would probably appear on the lead or second single, but ended up not being featured on the album at all.[19]

The opening track "Bad Guy" is produced by S1 and features vocals from Sarah Jaffe, the two of whom are known under the group name The Dividends.[20] "Survival" features a chorus sung by Liz Rodrigues and production by DJ Khalil.[21] On the anthemic track, Eminem celebrates his return over "breakneck, arena-rock" electric guitars and "trashy" drums.[22] "Berzerk" is produced by Rubin and pays homage to old-school hip hop. With samples from the Beastie Boys' "The New Style" and "Fight for Your Right", and Billy Squier's "The Stroke", the track is "a punchy, guitar-and-beats driven song which channels Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" and Licensed to Ill-era Beastie Boys."[23] Produced by Develop (DVLP), "Rap God" sees Eminem rapping over an EDM-inspired instrumental with varied flows. He pays tribute to many influential hip hop acts, but also proclaims himself as an all-time best, with the closing line stating: "Why be a king when you can be a god?"[24]

Cover artwork

The artwork was revealed on September 20, 2013 on Eminem's Twitter account.[25] It is the first cover since Eminem's first album, Infinite not to feature Eminem on the cover. The cover features a picture of the house Eminem lived in during his teenage years, although now the house is in a dilapidated state. It is very similar in design to the cover of the original Marshall Mathers LP artwork; which also features a picture of the house.[26]

Release and promotion

On October 29, 2012, the "Eminem Baseball Tribute Champ Hat" was made available on the official Eminem online store, with a side panel "dedicated to the landmark Eminem solo albums," and the final date being 2013, hinting at the release year for Eminem's eight studio album.[27] On August 25, 2013, two Beats by Dre commercials aired during the MTV Video Music Awards revealed that Eminem's eighth studio album would be titled The Marshall Mathers LP 2 and would be released on November 5, 2013, with previews of the lead single "Berzerk" and its music video, where Eminem was shown with his hair dyed blond again.[28]

Activision announced on September 9, 2013, that players who preordered Call of Duty: Ghosts would receive a bonus track in addition to "Survival".[29] The track listing was revealed on October 10, 2013.[30] On October 17, 2013, pre-order bundles featuring a deluxe CD and various merchandise options were made available on Eminem's website. The deluxe edition of the album will feature five additional tracks.[31]

Singles

On August 25, 2013, he revealed that the first single "Berzerk" would be released on August 27, 2013.[32] The song was premiered on Shade 45 the day before its retail release.[33] The single debuted at number two on the Canadian Hot 100,[34] number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100,[35] and among the top forty in many other countries. On September 9, 2013, the music video for "Berzerk" premiered on Vevo. The video featured cameo appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Kid Rock, Slaughterhouse, Mr. Porter, Yelawolf, Rick Rubin and Paul Rosenberg.[36] The single sold 362,000 downloads in its first week in the US,[37] and has sold 1,000,000 copies there as of October 2013.[38]

On August 14, 2013, a song titled "Survival" featuring Liz Rodrigues, with production by DJ Khalil was premiered in the multiplayer trailer for the video game Call of Duty: Ghosts. A following press release revealed the first single from his eighth studio album would be released soon.[21][39] On October 8, 2013, "Survival" was released for digital download as the album's second single along with a music video.[40][41]

On October 14, 2013, the audio to "Rap God" premiered on Eminem's YouTube channel.[42] It was then released to iTunes the following day,[43] as the album's third single.[44]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bad Guy"Marshall Mathers, Larry D. Griffin Jr, Sarah JaffeSymbolyc One 
2."Parking Lot" (skit)   
3."Rhyme Or Reason"MathersNo ID 
4."So Much Better"MathersDr. Dre 
5."Survival"Mathers, Liz Rodrigues, Kahlil Abdul-RahmanDJ Khalil4:34
6."Legacy"MathersEmile 
7."Asshole" (featuring Skylar Grey)MathersEminem, Luis Resto 
8."Berzerk"Mathers, William Squier, Adam Horowitz, Adam Yauch, Rick Rubin, Joseph Modeliste, Arthur Neville, Cyril Neville, Vincent Brown, Anthony Criss, Keir GistRick Rubin3:59
9."Rap God"MathersDVLP[45]6:03
10."Brainless"MathersThe Alchemist 
11."Stronger Than I Was"MathersMr. Porter 
12."The Monster" (featuring Rihanna)Mathers, Bebe Rexha[16]Frequency 
13."So Far..."MathersRick Rubin 
14."Love Game" (featuring Kendrick Lamar)Mathers, Kendrick DuckworthDr. Dre 
15."Headlights" (featuring Nate Ruess)MathersJeff Bhasker 
16."Evil Twin"MathersSid Roams 
iTunes Store deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
17."Baby"MathersStreetRunner 
18."Desperation"MathersMark the 45 King 
19."Groundhog Day"MathersDJ Premier 
20."Beautiful Pain"MathersAraazMuzik 
21."Wicked Ways/Ken (skit)"Mathers  
Notes
  • "Survival" features uncredited vocals by Liz Rodrigues.[46]
  • The track listing was confirmed on October 10, 2013.[47]

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States November 5, 2013[48] CD, digital download Shady, Aftermath, Interscope

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