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"Mockingbird" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fifth studio album Encore (2004). It was released as the fifth single from the album in April 2005. It peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100, and number four in the United Kingdom. It received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance. "Mockingbird" was later included on Eminem's greatest hits compilation album Curtain Call: The Hits (2005). The song is another that addresses Eminem's relationship with his daughter Hailie Jade, his adopted daughter Alaina and his relationship with his wife Kim. The single cover features a still from the video with Eminem sitting on the couch. 


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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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Release Information
Eminem first released "Mockingbird" in 2005, as a track on his fifth studio album "Encore."
Song Meaning
According to Eminem, the song is dedicated to his daughters Hailie and Alaina. He used the song to apologize for his absence and constant tours during their childhood.
Chart Performance
"Mockingbird" peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Eminem's highest-charting songs.
Music Video
The music video for "Mockingbird" includes personal footage of Eminem's family including his daughters, their mother Kim, and Shady cousin & adopted daughter Alaina. It won the Best Rap Video category at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2005.
Lyrics
The song features the children's lullaby "Hush, Little Baby" within its lyrics, which Eminem uses as a recurring motif to communicate his love for his daughters.
Feedback
Despite its touching lyrics, some critics were not fond of "Mockingbird." Rolling Stone considered the track one of the low points on the album.
Live Performance
Eminem's performance of "Mockingbird" at the 2005 Grammy Awards was warmly received by the audience, with many praising the vulnerability and emotion in his performance.
Grammy Nominations
Despite not winning, "Mockingbird" was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 48th Grammy Awards in 2006.
Popular Culture References
"Mockingbird" was featured in the movie "Southpaw" (2015), in which Eminem made a cameo appearance.
Persistence
It took Eminem a while to get the lyrics for "Mockingbird" right; in multiple interviews, he noted that it was a difficult song to write because he wanted to perfectly convey his feelings for his daughters.

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