Like Toy Soldiers

Eminem

About Like Toy Soldiers

"Like Toy Soldiers" is a song by American rapper Eminem, from his fifth album Encore (2004). The song received positive reviews from music critics, and peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside the United States, "Like Toy Soldiers" topped the charts in the United Kingdom and peaked within the top 10 of the charts in 12 countries, including Australia and New Zealand. The song samples "Toy Soldiers" by Martika.


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2007
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Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; often stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is consistently cited as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time in any genre, with Rolling Stone ranking him 83rd on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and labelling him the "King of Hip Hop". He will often be called " Slim Shady" at times. He has gotten into quite some rap battles against MGK, ( Machine Gun Kelly) Snoop Dog, etc. more »

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Release Date
"Like Toy Soldiers" was released on January 4, 2005, by the American rapper Eminem as the fourth single from his fifth album, "Encore."
Song Concept Label
The song is a reflection of Eminem's feelings about the lethality and uncontrollability of the escalating violence in the hip-hop community during the early 2000s.
Chart Performance
"Like Toy Soldiers" reached number one in the UK and number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA. The song also peaked within the Top 10 in several other countries.
Historical Context
The song powerfully addresses the rap feuds involving Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, and others at that time. It's a symbolic representation of the industry's conflicts, likening them to children fighting like toy soldiers on a playground.
Music Video Highlights
The music video "Like Toy Soldiers" is notable for its dramatic depiction of the violent conflicts among rappers. It features a funeral procession of Proof, a member of the D12 group, who was ironically shot dead in real-life a year after the song's release.
Song length
The running time of the song is 4 minutes and 56 seconds.
Song Samples
The song uses a sample from "Toy Soldiers" by Martika, an American singer-songwriter.
Award Nominations
The song was nominated for the Best Rap Solo Performance category in the 48th Grammy Awards but did not win.
Inspirational Purpose
Eminem wrote this song intending to reduce the violence in the rap industry, intending it as a call for peace among the warring factions.
Critical Acclaim
The song was praised for its serious tone, mature thematic material, and Eminem's lyrical prowess, marking a departure from his traditionally shock-based material.
Commercial Success
Despite the serious subject matter, "Like Toy Soldiers" was a commercial success, ultimately certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Music Video Director
The music video for "Like Toy Soldiers" was directed by acclaimed director David Meyers, who has worked prolifically with numerous artists across numerous genres.
Global Impact
Beyond commercial success, "Like Toy Soldiers" had a significant cultural impact, substantially adding to the ongoing dialogue about violence and rivalry within the hip-hop community.

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