Previously unannounced, Eminem's tenth album was released unexpectedly on August 31, 2018 by Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records, and Shady Records. The follow-up to 2017's Revival features guest appearances from Joyner Lucas, Royce da 5'9", Jessie Reyez, and uncredited vocals by Justin Vernon. Interpolations on the album include Kendrick Lamar's "Humble", Playboi Carti's "Woke Up Like This", Young M.A's "Oouu" and L.L. Cool J's "I'm Bad". The 13-track album includes two "skits" featuring voicemails between Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg, plus a track from the Tom Hardy film Venom. Eminem, credited as Slim Shady, and Dr. Dre served as executive producers.
The album's cover art has been interpreted as an homage to the Beastie Boys and their 1986 album Licensed To Ill.
The album's cover art has been interpreted as an homage to the Beastie Boys and their 1986 album Licensed To Ill.
Track Listing:
Side A:
1. The Ringer
2. Greatest
3. Lucky You - feat. Joyner Lucas
4. Paul (Skit)
5. Normal
6. Em Calls Paul (Skit)
7. Stepping Stone
Side B:
8. Not Alike - feat. Royce Da 5'9
9. Kamikaze
10. Fall
11. Nice Guy - feat. Jessie Reyez
12. Good Guy - feat. Jessie Reyez
13. Venom (Music from the Motion Picture)