The Real Slim Shady
Eminem
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"The Real Slim Shady" was released as the lead single from Eminem's third studio album 'The Marshall Mathers LP' on April 16, 2000.
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Song Writing and ProductionThe song was co-written by Eminem along with his longtime collaborator Dr. Dre, who also produced the track with Mel-Man.
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Commercial SuccessThe song became one of Eminem's biggest hits and reached number one in the United Kingdom and Australia. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Grammy Awards"The Real Slim Shady" won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 2001. The song was also nominated for Record of the Year, but lost to "Beautiful Day" by U2.
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Music VideoThe music video of "The Real Slim Shady" was directed by Dr. Dre and Phillip Atwell. It featured a number of celebrity impersonations and parodies, which garnered a lot of attention and controversy.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of "The Real Slim Shady" takes a satirical look at popular culture. It also introduces Eminem's alter ego Slim Shady, adding a new dimension to his music and persona.
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Impact"The Real Slim Shady" is recognized as the song that propelled Eminem into global superstardom, and it further established him as one of the most controversial figures in mainstream music due to its explicit language and provocative themes.
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Live PerformancesThe song's first live performance was at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, where Eminem led a procession of numerous Slim Shady lookalikes.
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Sales & StreamingAs of 2020, the song has over a billion streams on the music streaming platform Spotify and has also been certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Social CommentaryThe song, known for its humorous and sarcastic take on popular culture, effectively commented on and criticized various aspects of the entertainment industry, including reality television, music video cliches and numerous celebrity personas.
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