Mosh

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About Mosh

"Mosh" is a protest song by Eminem, released on October 26, 2004 as a digital single and the second single from his fifth studio album, Encore (2004). It was released just prior to the 2004 presidential election. The video for the song is available for free on the Internet and encouraged voters to vote George W. Bush out of office. The song was excerpted from Eminem's album, Encore, not yet released at the time the video was made available to the public. G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks also appears in the video. This song is ranked 58th on About.com's “100 Greatest Rap Songs". 


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2004
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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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13 facts about this song

Album Release
"Mosh" is a protest song by Eminem from his fifth studio album 'Encore' released in 2004.
Political Context
The song was produced in the context of the 2004 US Presidential Election, featuring strong criticism against then-President George W. Bush.
Anti-war Message
Eminem uses the song to express his anti-war stance, specifically targeting the Iraq war, which was a contentious issue during the 2004 election.
Criticism of the Government
The song criticizes the government not only for its war politics, but also for domestic issues such as education, the economy and social issues.
Animated Music Video
The music video for "Mosh" is animated and showcases a group of people who are tired of the government marching towards the polls to vote, indicating the potential power of people to influence politics through democratic means.
Commercial Performance
Despite its controversial nature and politically charged messages, "Mosh" ranked 58th on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Video Director
The music video was directed by Ian Inaba, a Japanese-American documentarian, music video director and journalist.
Late Release
Interestingly, "Mosh" was released just a week before the 2004 presidential election.
Reception
The song was widely praised for its political messages and the sincerity of Eminem's delivery. It was also hailed as a return to his serious, powerful style after some critics felt that he'd grown too silly or comedic.
Live Performances
Eminem performed "Mosh" live at the 52nd Grammy Awards ceremony on Feb 13, 2011, as a part of a medley, despite the song being nearly 7 years old at the time.
Featured Artists
Although Eminem is the sole performed artist, the song has additional vocals provided by female vocalist Dina Rae.
Controversial Lyrics
Some of the song's lyrics caused controversy including lines where Eminem implies he'd like to see Bush removed from office, indicating a wish for a radical change in political leadership.
Legacy
The song "Mosh" continues to be remembered as one of Eminem's most politically potent tracks.

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