Elevator

Eminem

About Elevator

"Elevator" is a song by American rapper Eminem, featured on his 2009 album Relapse: Refill, the re-release of his album Relapse. "Elevator" was the second promotional single released on December 15, released the same day as "Hell Breaks Loose". On the issue of January 2, 2010, "Elevator" debuted at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100.


Year:
2009
4:53
199 
#5

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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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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Elevator" is generally classified as Hip Hop/Rap.
Production Team
Produced by Dr. Dre, an American rapper, and Aftermath Entertainment founder, and Eminem himself.
Album and Release Date
The song "Elevator" was released as part of Eminem's sixth studio album titled "Relapse: Refill" in 2009.
Explicit Content
"Elevator" contains explicit content, hence marked with a parental advisory sticker on the album.
Chart Performance
Though not officially released as a single, the song managed to peak at number 67 on the US Billboard Hot 100 due to digital downloads.
Song Theme
The song is about Eminem's rise to fame, his lifestyle, and his controversial past.
Unique Structure
Dissimilar to many of Eminem's songs, "Elevator" has a unique song structure with two verses and a chorus but no bridge.
Public Reception
While a few critics praised the song's dark humor and complex rhyme schemes, others criticized it for its controversial and distasteful content.
Controversial Lyrics
In this song, Eminem doesn't hold back from touching upon controversial topics, making references to his past drug use and other contentious subjects.
Beat Production
Eminem produced the beat for "Elevator," displaying his skills not only as a rapper but also as a music producer.
Song Visuals
There is no official music video for "Elevator," but a lyric video is available on Eminem's official YouTube channel.
Live Performances
Eminem has never performed "Elevator" in any of his concerts or live performances.
Sample Usage
"Elevator" does not contain any samples from other songs.
Legacy
While not one of Eminem's most popular songs, "Elevator" showcases his lyrical prowess and his unique ability to create controversial yet captivating narratives through his music.
Streaming Service Availability
"Elevator" is available on several music streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

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