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"Lose Yourself" is a song by American rapper Eminem from the soundtrack to the 2002 motion picture 8 Mile. The song was written by Eminem and produced by Eminem along with longtime collaborator Jeff Bass, one half of the production duo Bass Brothers, and Luis Resto. It was released on October 28, 2002, as the lead single from the soundtrack. The song's lyrics explicitly sum up the background of Eminem's character in 8 Mile, B-Rabbit, with the first verse summing up much of the plot of the movie. The song incorporates several aggressive themes, largely dealing with the struggles dealt with by B-Rabbit, and how he eventually overcomes his many problems and obstacles to gain the respect of other rappers. "Lose Yourself" was a commercial success, becoming Eminem's first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single and remaining there for twelve consecutive weeks. It reached atop of the charts in nineteen other countries. "Lose Yourself" received acclaim from music critics, with many critics praising the song's inspiring, aggressive themes and describing it as Eminem's best work to date. Eminem's rapping ability, the lyrics and the production were also praised. In many retrospective reviews and lists, critics have cited the song among Eminem's finest, as well as one of the best hip hop songs of all time.  


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2014
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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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History & Release
"Lose Yourself" was released as part of the soundtrack to Eminem's biographical film '8 Mile' which premiered in 2002. It was the lead single from the album.
Production Credits
The song was produced by Eminem himself, along with co-producers Jeff Bass and Luis Resto.
Awards & Recognition
"Lose Yourself" is one of Eminem's most successful tracks. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2003, marking the first time a rap song had received this prestigious award.
Chart Success
Upon release, "Lose Yourself" spent twelve consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, which was Eminem's first number one single on the chart.
Global Success
The song topped the charts in 20 countries and was Eminem's first No. 1 song on the UK Singles Chart.
Inspiration & Theme
The lyrics are autobiographical, inspired by Eminem's own struggle to succeed in the music industry against the odds. The song is about being able to seize opportunities even in the face of adversity.
Work Method
Eminem reportedly wrote the lyrics to "Lose Yourself" on the set of '8 Mile', scribbling lines and ideas on pieces of scrap paper between takes.
Platinum Sales
"Lose Yourself" was certified 10x Platinum by the RIAA in 2017.
Cultural Impact
Rolling Stone magazine placed "Lose Yourself" at number 28 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Cover versions & Samples
Many artists, including Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, have covered "Lose Yourself" in live performances.
Lawsuits
In 2017, a New Zealand political party was ordered to pay Eminem's publisher $413,000 for using a song similar to "Lose Yourself" in a campaign ad without permission.
Music Video
The music video, featuring Eminem rapping interspersed with clips from '8 Mile', won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Video from a Film.

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