Nonetheless, it won Eminem the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, while "Crack a Bottle" won for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Reviewers generally praised its production, but were divided in their responses towards the writing and overuse of accents throughout the album. Relapse was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).Ĭritically, the album received mixed reviews. Dre and 50 Cent, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
It produced four singles: " Crack a Bottle", " We Made You", "3 a.m.", and "Beautiful", as well as the promotional single: " Old Time's Sake". It also reached number one in twelve other countries. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 608,000 copies in its first week. One of the most anticipated albums of 2009, Relapse debuted at No. During the recording period, a handful of songs intended for Relapse were leaked on the Internet. Dre's catalog that challenged his rhythm to experiment with different flows. Dre allowed Eminem to pick the beats from Dr. Dre stated his intention to dedicate two months to the production of the album. A return of his Slim Shady alter ego, Eminem stated that the album's theme was more reminiscent of The Slim Shady LP (1999) and The Marshall Mathers LP (2000). Relapse is a concept album that revolves around horror, drug rehabilitation and relapse. Dre, Mark Batson, and Eminem handled production. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2008 to 2009 at several recording studios, and Dr. It was his first album of original material since Encore (2004), following a four-year hiatus from recording due to his writer's block and an addiction to prescription sleeping medication. It was released on May 19, 2009, through Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, and Interscope Records. The Detroit star is due to headline Scotland's T In The Park, as well as making a no doubt earth shattering appearance at Oxegen.Įminem's new album 'Recovery' is due to be released on June 21st.Relapse is the sixth studio album by American rapper Eminem. His second album in two years, it comes as the rapper prepares to visit the European festival scene this summer. The follow up to 'Relapse', 'Recovery' marks a fertile point in Eminem's career. The seventeen track album is due to be released on June 21st, but Billboard reports that the record has leaked across several sites on the internet. Pop star Pink makes a guest appearance on the album, adding her vocals to possible single 'Won't Back Down'.Įminem recently gave an interview in which he claimed that he had been attempting to record with Pink for some time. R&B star Rihanna has given one track a sultry coating, adding her vocals to Eminem's typically brutal rhymes.Įlsewhere, Lil Wayne is due to appear while Kobe also took part in sessions. Carefully building up the hype around new album 'Recovery' Eminem has had his efforts ruined after the record leaked online.ĭue to be released on June 21st, the rapper's seventh album is an all star affair. The new album by hip hop star Eminem has leaked online two weeks before its official release date.ĭamn internet! For all its benefits, the world wide web can still ruin a good release campaign.