The new single off the upcoming album, Street King Immortal, from 50 Cent featuring mega-stars Eminem & Adam Levine. With a bangin' production from Symbolyc One.
I dig 50's flow to set the tone on the first verse and likewise, Em keeps it going in verse 2. Was starting to tune out tho by 50's 3rd verse, but that may have more to do with the radio rip quality than anything else. The omitted curse words do kind of kill the verses. Will have a CDQ up when it becomes available.
UPDATE: CDQ, yet CleanDIRTY version available now. The change definitely makes a difference. The verses are much more enjoyable and "My Life" definitely has hit potential. I'm borderline 4 stars/*Tibs Fav. on this one. What do you think?
Look for a live performance of this track on The Voice tonight.
According to HHNM, the G.O.O.D. Music posse cut "Mercy" has eclipsed 2 million in sales achieving impressive double platinum status. The news also comes with a sidebar that Eminem's "Lose Yourself" is now 5x platinum. Wow. 2 mil is definitely somethin' in this climate nowadays, but 5x plat is an incredible feat. Congrats to all parties involved.
This is a post not really spotlighting some pretty artwork, but moreso the announcement of 50 Cent's next attempt at a big hit single. His ingredients for "My Life" include features from Eminem and Adam Levine and production from S1. One look at this recipe on paper and it has all the makings of that delicious entree. We'll find out when the single is served to iTunes on November 27th.
OK... I'll stop with the food metaphors... and instead, include a food GIF!
Fans of Eminem's collaborations with Skylar Grey the last couple of years can rejoice at this news. Em is set to executive produce Skylar Grey's debut album, Don't Look Down, due out next Spring, as well as appear on the first single "C'mon Let Me Ride", dropping December 11th. Apparently, Em will be singing the hook to Queen's "Bicycle" for the Alex Da Kid-produced single, and a video has already been shot in Detroit. I, for one, am looking foward to the three artists working together, especially to this extent. I think hip hop fans will definitely have reason to tune into the whole project, starting this December. Here are some quotables:
“Putting out a debut album is a bit scary. I want it to be just right so I took some extra time to finish it. Eminem’s increased involvement has been such a blessing; I’m getting guidance from an artist I really admire and trust. Having written many new songs, the album has become a completely different animal, hence the title change. This new single with Em, in particular, is very exciting. We have worked on so many serious songs together its a nice change of pace to do something fun and sarcastic.” - Skylar Grey
“When I was working on Recovery, I was introduced to Skylar by Alex Da Kid and I was blown away with her talent as both a songwriter and vocalist. This album is really going to give her a chance to connect with the fans who probably know her music but might not know her yet. I think they will be as impressed as I am.” - Eminem
So says the headline, and so is confirmed in not so typical fashion. No pun intended, but we find out today through a limited edition snapback being sold on Eminem's official store that he is planning a new solo album in 2013. A fairly keen observer will notice the year on the side panel, which is "dedicated to the landmark Eminem solo albums."
For Detroit fans looking for a pick-me-up after tonight's World Series sweep, (and for any fan of hip hop in general) this news should serve just that. And might I add, that's quite the fresh lid and logo. Tempted to cop myself... (away up top, home down below)
