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Eminem’s Albums Ranked

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At this point, Eminem’s album discography has allowed him to become a legacy act. His career began in 1996 however, most of the world tapped in with him in 1999. Since then, he has released multiple albums all of which were discussed for one reason or another. Recently, he shifted into doing NFT related things which many fans are not fond of. However, he is still putting out music. He’s also capitalizing on the success of his previous albums by releasing deluxe/expanded editions. Unlike some modern artists, he has waited years instead of weeks or days to do this. Naturally, by being in the game for so long, he has created a large discography. We’ve compiled 10 of his albums and ranked them.

#10 Revival

For many listeners, this was supposed to be (another) comeback album from Eminem. It dropped in 2017 and the album before it dropped in 2013. A fake tracklist began circulating before the album was released. This fake tracklist gave the album two sides: One with more pop leaning features and the other with rap features. Fans shared what they were anticipating most as they have seen him excel at both. However, once the album was released, they realized this was not the format the album truly had. In fact, many listeners were disappointed in the album. They praised some aspects of the album’s final songs and the surprising Beyonce feature on the opening track. Many found issues with Em being the age he was but still using the same subject matter as music from his past.

#9 Encore

Originally, it was thought this would be Eminem’s last album. The album title, the final song’s title and the things happening in his life at the time pointed towards it. Due to this, this album tries to capture the several types of music Em was known for in his career. There are serious songs as well as silly songs. For many, the former did not work well as the songs just did not sound good. Due to Eminem’s process and condition at the time, several of these songs were just incoherent. Contrastingly, the album contains one of the best, well written and most praised songs in his career “Mockingbird” The fact he made a song like this as well as a song like “My 1st Single” and put it on the same album shows just how much was truly happening in his life and mainly, his mind. 

#8 Relapse

As more and more about the concept of this album was shared by Eminem, the listeners formed more concrete opinions about it. Some praised the concept of him becoming different “characters” on the album as well as how the storyline itself paralleled his own life. Because of these “characters” Em used different accents when speaking as them which was divisive for many people. Still, this album did have some moments that were universally celebrated. The single from Relapse:Refill titled “Forever” was one of the most talked about songs at the time. The features on it included Drake, Lil Wayne and Kanye West. There have been many stories of how people wrote – and rewrote their verses on the song. This song differed greatly from the much darker material on the rest of the album. 

#7 Recovery

For many, this album was a clear shift for Eminem. He spoke about the things he was truly going through – which he had done before – but things were different this time around. This album contains one of Eminem’s biggest songs, “Not Afraid”. For many, this song was motivational and it showed listeners that they could relate to Eminem’ struggles. This album also contains one of his most popular pop-rap collabs “Love the Way You Lie” which features Rihanna. This song was a massive success and showed that they were a duo that worked well together. It also brought in many listeners who previously had no interest in his music due to its content. Multiple listeners could tell several songs were written for this exact purpose. They accepted he had become even more of a global star and needed to make music that lined up with this status. 

#6 Music to be Murdered By

This is one of Eminem’s most recent album releases. This one was also a surprise drop that got a lot of attention quickly. For many, the most surprising part about this album were the features. Em had previously spoke ill of much of the current generation of rap. However, he now had songs with several big names of that generation. These included Juice WRLD, Don Toliver and Anderson .Paak. The latter is likely due to a conversation with Dr. Dre. Eminem showed he could fit in with the current generation of rap while still staying in the lane he was known for. Listeners have praised the songs on here for how good the chemistry was with the featured artists as well as the production. This album has “Godzilla” on it which features a hook from Juice WRLD and Eminem’s fastest verse to date – which broke a record he set himself.

#5 The Marshall Mathers LP 2

For many, The Marshall Mathers LP is Em’s best project. Getting a sequel was something they never thought would ever happen. It was announced that Rick Rubin was working with him for much of the album’s creation and production. People knew Rubin for his work with artists of all kinds in the music world so seeing his name generated hype. Once the album was released, his imprint on the album was clear especially its lead single “Berzerk” which samples the Beastie Boys. Many listeners enjoyed multiple songs on the album but are divided on if it truly should have been called a “sequel”. This album also contains the single “Rap God” which holds the Guinness World Record for most words in a hit single. 

#4 Kamikaze

This was a surprise “response” album from Eminem. As time has shown, he often hears and pays attention to the feedback he gets on his music, Listeners know this because of lines in songs that refer to the feedback he received. Most of the songs on the album are about this. Eminem listened to the feedback he got on the project before this one, Revival, and addressed it. He also makes multiple references to the state of rap at the time and how he mostly disapproves of it. The way he comes across when addressing it is a mix of disapproval for some of it. Many of his listeners disapproved of it too so his opinion lining up with theirs satisfied them.

#3 The Eminem Show

This is another album from Eminem that many people have praised. It largely departed from the Slim Shady character and gave listeners an even more focused view on Eminem as a person. Also, many listeners praised the rock influence on the album’s prediction. Considering Em said he grew up on rock and he produced many of the album’s songs, it all lines up. People praised this album for that factor and Eminem’s song writing itself. They were fans of how his flow and delivery synced up so well with the production. The subject matter was not as out there as some of his other work and that’s why listeners resonated with it on a different level. Several songs that are considered classics in his discography are all on this project.

#2 The Slim Shady LP

This was many people’s introduction to Eminem. As someone who was a new face in the rap game at the time, he wanted to make sure people knew exactly who he was. Ironically, the album’s first single was “My Name Is” and with it came controversy right out the gate. Clean and explicit versions of songs have been a thing in rap for years. However, with “My Name Is” entire lines are different between the two versions of the single. Many fans remember how they were even more surprised and shocked yet intrigued when they heard the explicit album version. This album is often praised because it balances Em’s introspective songs and colorful and creative songs well. Also, many of these songs were produced by The Bass Brothers which listeners say are a perfect pairing for Em since their beats place the focus on his rhymes. 

#1 The Marshall Mathers LP

For many listeners, this is the best Eminem album. It is his second one and they feel it capitalized on everything that made the previous one so good. As previously discussed, this is an album where Eminem spoke on things people were saying about him. This was not in terms of just the music but how he carried himself and other things happening in his life at the time. Naturally, the album is full of references to the pop culture world at the time. Eminem doubled down on making that one of his trademarks with this album with over-the-top lyrics of all kinds. For many listeners, this is one of his most influential albums. It showed the world who Eminem was as an artist and how he could craft songs excellent through verses and production from Dr. Dre and himself. 

Which of Eminem’s albums are your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.

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Everything We Know About NBA YoungBoy’s ‘Don’t Try This At Home’ Album

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NBA Youngboy will release his new album sooner than you think! NBA YoungBoy, also known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, is one of the most popular rappers in the game now. He’s been making waves with his unique style and sound, and fans are anticipating his album, ‘Don’t Try This At Home.’ 

On February 27, the rapper announced on social media that the album will be released in April. On that same day, he released a new song called “Next” which will probably be on his next album. However, below is everything we know about the album so far.

NBA Youngboy Album: The Release Date

Don’t Try This At Home is YoungBoy’s sixth full-length studio album, after his fifth studio album, I Rest My Case. YoungBoy first talked about the album on his AMP radio show. He asked fans which project they would prefer, Don’t Try This At Home or I Rest My Case.

Nevertheless. YoungBoy was featured on the cover of Billboard’s Power 100 magazine in February, where he mentioned the album’s release. As of right now, there is no official release date for ‘Don’t Try This At Home.’ Fans thought it was just another name for IRMC. However, he teased the project on the NBA Instagram page when YoungBoy released AI YoungBoy 3. 

Also, NBA YoungBoy has been teasing the album on social media and in interviews. With his post on Instagram, it’s safe to assume that it will be dropping soon in April. Fans eagerly await news about the release date, and it’s sure to be a highly anticipated event when it drops.

NBA Youngboy Album: The Features

‘Don’t Try This At Home,’ is definitely a big album that will reinstate NBA YoungBoy as a great rapper. However, while we don’t know all of the features on this album, NBA YoungBoy has hinted at some collaborations. In an interview with DJ Akademiks, he mentioned that he had worked with Lil Wayne on a track for the album. He also teased a potential collaboration with DaBaby, saying that they had talked about working together. 

Also, in an interview with Rap Radar Podcast, the rapper claimed that the album’s title is a warning since he’ll “speak wild” on it.

“Imma talk crazy over there, Imma show you murda man,” he explained. “But I’m letting you know though, ‘Don’t Try This at Home,’ It’s all entertainment, bruh. I’ma talk my s*** and everything I talk, I’m letting you know, don’t try this at home.”

NBA Despite his desire to become a Mormon, YoungBoy isn’t quite ready to walk on from violent songs. Remember when NBA YoungBoy stated that he wants to put an end to the violence? While he has reduced how he talks about shooting people, he hasn’t ceased talking about dunking on people on “Next.” 

The Sound

NBA YoungBoy has always had a unique sound, blending elements of Southern rap with more melodic and emotional lyrics. Based on what we’ve heard so far, ‘Don’t Try This At Home’ will continue in the same vein. The first single from the album, ‘Toxic Punk,’ features YoungBoy’s signature style, with a catchy hook and introspective verses. It’s clear that he’s continuing to evolve as an artist, and fans can expect to see more in his sound next.

The Hype

There’s no denying that NBA YoungBoy is one of the most hyped artists in the game right now. His fans are some of the most dedicated, and they’re eagerly anticipating the release of ‘Don’t Try This At Home.’ The album is sure to be a major event when it finally drops. And this could cement NBA YoungBoy’s place as one of the biggest names in rap. With his unique sound and style, there’s no limit to where he’ll go next.

However, while waiting for his new album release, you can keep streaming “Next” since it will be on the new album. The song is a fantastic banger with a lot of flexing and a little threatening. Throughout the song, NBA’s voice bounces off the walls, going from sad to crazy. Overall, “Next” is a good song to listen to if you need a boost.

In conclusion, YoungBoy’s ‘Don’t Try This At Home’ album is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year. His fans are happy to see who else might be on the album. While we don’t know everything about it yet, we do know that it’ll be a major event when it finally drops. With collaborations with Lil Wayne and DaBaby, as well as his signature sound and style, we are eagerly awaiting any news about the release date. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project. Also, let’s know your thoughts in the comment section about this big event that is about to shake the industry!

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Post Malone Albums, Ranked

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Post Malone burst onto the music scene with the 2015 hit single White Iverson. The song peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100, cementing Malone, also known as Austin Post, as a performer to keep an eye on.

He’s now up to four studio albums with the recent release of Twelve Carat Toothache. The hip-hop artist has certainly had his ups and downs and he’s been a bit of a controversial music figure. However, his staying power and popularity are undeniable.

He’ll never make the lyrically raw music of someone like Kendrick Lamar, but Malone has found a lane that works for him and is cruising in it beautifully.

Stoney: Post Malone’s rocky start

Stoney, the first studio album for Malone, is admittedly a bit of an inauspicious start to his music career. There are certainly good tracks on it, like Congratulations, Go Flex, I Fall Apart and others. However, it’s a very hit or miss album.

While White Iverson arguably got the music world’s attention, it’s not a particularly great song. It’s not the best on this album, and his later albums have even more superior tracks.

The Stoney era is also an interesting one for Post Malone’s overall career. He’s often found himself in the middle of pop music and hip-hop, without a clear place in either.

Now, he’s comfortable doing his own thing. In the past, particularly in the Stoney era, he tried to be what he wasn’t. There was a time in Malone’s career when he appeared to be leeching off of hip-hop and just riffing on what popular hip-hop artists did.

He was trying to sound like them, write like them and more or less be them. That’s not who he is and it resulted in a lackluster album that largely serves as a reminder for how far he’s come.

Stoney isn’t an awful album. There’s plenty to like, but there’s also a lot to ignore. For a debut album, that isn’t a major surprise, but it does firmly make this his worst album to date.

Beerbongs & Bentleys: Perhaps there’s more to Malone

With Beerbongs & Bentleys, Post Malone began to shed the label that had followed him around for Stoney. He began to make his own music and stopped worrying about being someone else.

There are still a few misses on this album, such as Candy Paint, Same B*****s or Zack and Codeine. It’s also probably too long, which is ultimately a product of the streaming era.

Still, some of the tracks on this album hold up among his best work, even almost five years later. Otherside is tremendous. Spoil My Night has perhaps Malone’s most iconic lyric delivery and a nice Swae Lee feature. Sugar Wraith, while admittedly a bit self-indulgent, is an absolute hit.

When looking back at his albums in order, it’s easy to see a lot of growth. That’s evident from Stoney to Beerbongs. Naturally, he kept growing and kept getting better, but this is a good album nonetheless.

Twelve Carat Toothache: This is who Post Malone is

Malone’s fourth studio album Twelve Carat Toothache debuted in 2022 and comes in just shy of the top spot in this list. It can certainly be argued that it’s his best work yet, too. It feels the most Post Malone of any album he’s put out yet.

Even with two bonus tracks, it’s shorter than his other albums. Finally, he shed the idea that more is better and stripped the album down to its best parts. Some of those parts, like Euthanasia or Waiting for a Miracle are pretty rough listens.

However, for the most part, the rest of the tracklist ranges from solid to incredible. It’s a shame the original version of the album doesn’t have Waiting for Never because it’s perhaps the quintessential Malone track and it’s perhaps his best to date.

Not to be outdone, the original tracklist does have When I’m Alone, which is again one of his best songs yet. His pairing with The Weekdn on One Right Now has most music fans begging for the two to work together on a full album.

The features, with the exception of Roddy Ricch’s verse on Cooped Up are really good, too. Doja Cat spins a delightful verse on I Like You (A Happier Song) and Gunna fits right in with I Cannot Be (A Sadder Song).

Lemon Tree is the most experimental song on the album and it’s yet another classic for Malone. The way he croons “better” throughout the song in a stark country twang is something no one else in the pop or hip-hop genre could pull off and it’s beautiful.

There’s a little bit of self-reflection on the artist’s part here, too, but not too much. Malone is, after all, more interested in fun than being brutally honest on his songs.

Hollywood’s Bleeding: The experiments paid off

Hollywood’s Bleeding edges out Twelve Carat Toothache by a hair to be Malone’s best album yet. It features a maturity not found on Beerbongs & Bentleys or Stoney and it’s out of the box enough to feel like exactly who the singer is.

In fact, it’s as if Malone just threw together artists and song ideas at random and it works. Malone has never been about precision or subtlety and this album doesn’t even pretend about that.

The simple fact that he put Ozzie Osbourne and Travis Scott on the same song is incredible. The fact that it’s actually a good song is even more mind-boggling. Pairing rapper Future and pop singer Halsey together was light work after that one.

The standouts here, and there are a lot, are really good. Saint-Tropez is a wonderful song- it’s a true shame it’s so short. Hollywood’s Bleeding is the best opening track a Post Malone album has had yet.

Sunflower, thanks to its place in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, has become a cultural phenomenon. It also features a brilliant Swae Lee. A Thousand Bad Times and On the Road are very different songs that are both excellent.

It’s a Malone album, so it’s not without a couple of skips. Internet is not a good song and Wow. and Enemies with DaBaby are mediocre. Still, the consistent quality across the board is better than any other Post Malone albums yet.

2 Chainz Speaks On Upcoming Project With Lil Wayne

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Hip-hop icons 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne have been collaborating on a project for some time now. Fans cannot wait to see what the two powerhouses have in store. The two rappers have a long history of working together, and their chemistry is undeniable. With both artists at the top of their game, this collaborative album is going to be one for the books. And now 2 Chainz has finally been dropping some well-awaited updates on the album. He goes into some detail and also shares what he has learned in the process.

2 Chainz, born Tauheed Epps, burst onto the hip-hop scene in the mid-2000s as one-half of the group Playaz Circle. He gained wider recognition with his solo debut album, “Based on a T.R.U. Story”. Since then, he has become one of the most respected and sought-after rappers in the game. He is well-known for his witty wordplay and big personality. As a result, he is not unfamiliar with working with other big stars. Lil Wayne is also no stranger to the hip-hop world and is widely recognized as one of the greatest rappers of all time. It’s not a surprise that the two would decide to collaborate on an album together.

2 Chainz Shares His Wisdom

In a recent Instagram story, 2 Chainz decides to give his fans an update on his shared project with Lil Wayne. He states that they have been working on this album for a while now, at least two to three years. Chainz is excited to bring their collaboration to the market for their fans to enjoy. The artist is also honest about how much he has to learn in the music industry. “I’m still learning stuff. I’m still learning things in this business.” Despite his massive success, 2 Chainz remains humble.

The hip-hop artist also felt compelled to drop some advice onto his fans. “And one thing that I have learned in this process is that no response is a response.” However, Chainz does not elaborate as to why he might have said this in the first place. In the highly competitive world of hip-hop, it’s easy for any two artists to become rivals. But 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne have shown that when two talented musicians band together, the results can be nothing short of amazing.

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Everything We Know About 6lack’s Next Album

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After five years 6LACK (or 6-LACK depending on who you ask) broke his veritable radio silence by dropping the title track off his forthcoming album Since I Have a Lover. Reaching over 500k streams on Youtube in less than a week, if the album performs anything like the single, three time Grammy award nominee 6lack is destined for another hit.

But what do we actually know about the new album? 6lack hasn’t given us much to go on, but if we want to talk about what we know about the album, let’s take a look at everything we already know about the artist himself.

6LACK manages to quietly fly under the radar, with very little by way of social media fodder, online scandals, or whispered gossip. He’s made songs with a variety of artists that range in genre and style – everyone from The Weeknd (who is no stranger to online scandals, if you’ve been paying attention lately) and J. Cole, to Jessie Reyez and T-Pain. His lyrics are a mixture of emotionally raw, with a tinge of dark sexuality and boastful brags. He manages to effortlessly flow between gentle and melodic to a little aggressive, and he does it all in a way that still manages to touch on a topic that music felt like it was lacking in: Love.

‘Since I Have A Lover’ Is Full of ‘Good Moods’

Since I Have A Lover is going to be an album that does all that and more.

“It’s all my good moods compressed into song format,” 6lack commented, “and I hope it makes you feel.”

If the title track of the album is any indication of what we can expect from the forthcoming album, what we can anticipate is an album that combines the ethereal warble and scratchy undertone that 6LACK is famous for with backing music that sounds effortlessly upbeat. The visual for the song begins with 6LACK falling from the sky until he crash lands into an house long abandoned. The singer crash lands, surrounded by the rubble of things freshly fallen apart. As he emerges from the wreckage and begins searching through the dilapidated hallways, he finds the doorway – and suddenly exits into a world sun soaked and full of life, color, and energy. 6LACK spends the rest of the video literally floating through the streets of Atlanta. The video ends with a transition into what we can only assume is a teaser for another song off the album.

6LACK’s crash landing in the video seems to act as a response to his meteoric rise to fame, following the old adage that one goes up must, inevitably, come down.

The singer came out of seemingly nowhere in 2017 – though if you know 6LACK’s history, you’re aware that his struggle to the top was a long time coming. His debut album Free 6LACK hit #5 on the Billboard rap charts, and earned him two Grammy nominations for best urban contemporary album, and best rap/sung performance for the song PRBLMS.

There Is A Tour Following This Release

While 6LACK and his management are keeping the album, and any spoiler alerts, tightly under wraps until it’s release on March 24th, I’m willing to bet money that this latest album will show an even more introspective side than we’ve seen from 6LACK – yet one that has a positive thread interwoven through each song.

If it makes you feel better, it isn’t just fans that are anxiously awaiting 6LACK’s return. Christopher Patterson, 6LACK’s tour manager, is just as excited about it. When I asked him about the album, he had little to say about what was to come – but he knew one thing was for sure. “I’m just ready to tour!”

EST Gee Drops Chilling Visual Trailer For “Mad” Album

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Louisville’s own EST Gee took to Instagram to share a visual teaser of his forthcoming album, Mad. The trailer lets viewers into EST Gee’s world as he opens up about grief and trauma. As an opener he expresses, “How you gone look at me and say it ain’t that bad?” over clips of real-life experiences. Gearing up for the album, Gee released 3 singles since January, “Undefeated”, “Blow Up,” and “If I Stop Now”. The short video features raw and uncut storytelling with soulful samples over a trap beat.

EST Gee became a mainstream sensation with his 2020 mixtape, I Don’t Feel Nun. The project’s sequel, I Still Don’t Feel Nun was a commercial success and led to a deal with Yo Gotti’s CMG label and Interscope Records in 2021. When the “5500 Degrees” rapper isn’t talking about getting his “lick back” he’s known for expressing personal moments of despair on a track. By the looks of this trailer, his next project will be no different. The video shows intimate moments between EST and incarcerated friends and those who have passed on.

EST Gee Trailer

EST Gee has made it a long way from his YouTube debut in 2017. Collaborations with artists like Lil Baby and Jack Harlow put him on the map and he hasn’t slowed down since. His 2021 album Bigger Than Life of Death is certified gold with features from Future, Young Thug, 42 Dugg, and more. The rapper linked up with 42 Dugg again for the well-received collaborative mixtape Last Ones Left.

EST Gee has been through more than a little bit, and he puts it all in his songs. In his latest trailer, he shared “They say life and death is in the tongue. I wish they would have told us that when we was young”. As EST was rising to fame in 2019 he was shot 5 times leaving a video shoot with Sada Baby. The following year he lost his brother and his mother. In 2022 he told Rolling Stone that what drives his creativity are the stories that need to be told. The highly anticipated album, Mad is set to be released on March 17.

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Tyga & YG Tease Collaborative Album At Rolling Loud

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Tyga and YG confirmed that they intend to release a collaborative album together in the near future while performing at Rolling Loud on Friday night in California. On stage, the two rappers performed their 2019 collaboration, “Go Loko.” “You know what I’m saying?” Tyga says in a video from the performance. “We only came up with one song, but now we about to drop the new album coming soon.”

YG and Tyga dropped “Go Loko” back on May 3, 2019. The song debuted at number 71 on the US Billboard Hot 100 before peaking at number 49. It was featured on YG’s album 4Real 4Real. Tyga spoke about the inspiration for his contribution to the track while speaking with The Recording Academy. He explained: “Growing up in L.A., it’s a really big culture here. Even YG could tell you, he grew up around all Mexicans, so we really wanted to do something to give back to the culture.”

Tyga & YG At Rolling Loud

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 03: Rappers Tyga and YG perform onstage during the first day of Rolling Loud Los Angeles 2023 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 03, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Tyga and YG previously worked together on the latter’s song, “Run,” which was released in 2022, independent of YG’s album from the same year, I Got Issues. Speaking with Billboard at the time, YG explained: “Me and Tyga were in the studio just trying to plot like, ‘What should we do for the video?’ There’s only so much you can do with that type of song. We ain’t wanna do like a flashy rap video, driving around in the cars. I got plenty of them.” The two have also worked together on “Bitches Ain’t Shit” from 2011.

There is still one more day left to catch more top artists perform at Rolling Loud. Future, Polo G, and Sheck Wes will all headline on Sunday. Other acts include Lil Uzi Vert, Trippie Redd, Lil Yachty, Ice Spice, Coi Leray, and more. The sets can be live-streamed online throughout the night here. Earlier in the weekend, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, and more took over the festival.

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