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"Beautiful" is the fourth and final single from American rapper Eminem's sixth studio album Relapse, and was released on August 11, 2009. The song samples “Reaching Out”, originally recorded by British rock band Rock Therapy. This version of “Reaching Out” is taken from the Queen + Paul Rodgers 2005-2006 tour, which used Eminem's “Lose Yourself” as the house music. The song was partially written during the first time he went to rehab in 2005, and the song would not be finished until he got clean years later, where he would then add a third verse and place the song on Relapse.  


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2009
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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 Information
"Beautiful" was released as a single from his 2009 album "Relapse". The song was made available to the public on the 12th of May the same year.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Additionally, it also performed well in other countries, peaking in the top 10 in several, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
Song Writing
"Beautiful" is one of the few songs on "Relapse" album that Eminem wrote while on drug rehabilitation.
Serious Themes
The song reflects on Eminem's struggle with drug addiction, and his fears about the future. It advocates for the listener to not lose hope, no matter what their situation may be.
Musical Contribution
Different from many of Eminem's other works, "Beautiful" incorporates more of a rock and pop influence, rather than strictly hip-hop.
Unique Sample
The opening lines of the first two verses are taken from Rock Therapy's "Reaching Out," sung by Queen's lead guitarist Brian May.
Critical Recognition
The song received widely positive reviews from music critics, praising its maturity and depth compared to the other tracks on the album "Relapse".
Music Video
The music video for "Beautiful" was shot in Detroit, Michigan, and includes scenes depicting the city's economic crisis.
Fan Connection
The song is considered by many fans as an emotional anthem. Eminem's honesty about his battles and perseverance resonates deeply with listeners experiencing similar struggles.
Streaming Performance
As of 2022, "Beautiful" has garnered over 507 million streams on Spotify.

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