The Real Slim Shady

by Eminem

The Real Slim Shady cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 16 May 2000
  • Label: Aftermath
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 8:24
  • Community rating: 3.61/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Written at the last minute because the label demanded an upbeat, radio-friendly lead single for 'The Marshall Mathers LP'. The track features a bouncy, cartoonish beat courtesy of Dr. Dre and serves as a relentless, satirical attack on the manufactured nature of late-90s pop idols like NSYNC and Britney Spears. Its massive success propelled Eminem's album to historic, record-breaking sales numbers.

Genres

Descriptors: vulgar, rhythmic, witty, dark-humor, satirical

Tracklist

  1. The Real Slim Shady (4:46)
  2. Bad Influence (3:38)

Credits

  • Mike Elizondo - bass, guitar
  • Tommy Coster Jr. - keyboards
  • Andre Young - written-by
  • Melvin Bradford - written-by

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