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The Eminem Show’s lead single shows Eminem’s realization of his importance to the rap game​ and his claim that it wouldn’t be the same without him.

“Without Me” is recognized to be one of the densest raps in history, although often ignored as such because it is “poppy” and a lead single.

The song charted as a top 5 hit in 20 countries, reaching number one in thirteen of them—including Australia, Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland—and was later featured on the soundtrack album for the 2016 film Suicide Squad.

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How long did it take to make this song?
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The song took three months to make and release. The song was recorded in February 2002, and, after getting mixed and mastered, it was released as the lead single from Eminem’s album The Eminem Show on May 14, 2002.

Is there a behind the scenes of the music video?
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What does Eminem have to say about Elvis Presley?
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On The Eminem interview at Detroit Metro Times Eminem was asked about portraying Elvis Presley in the video for 2009’s “We Made You”:

I was never really a fan of Elvis. I’ll tell you one thing, though. A respect that I have for that guy that was … well, obviously, he was a great artist, but I never really liked your music. But I’ll tell you one thing — could dance that son of a bitch! When I was trying to learn that “Jailhouse Rock” shit [video], I was like, “man, this guy could dance!!”

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Marshall’s House and 54Sound
Release Date
May 14, 2002
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