Eminem

Avg Rating: 32101   3.5 ( 109 total votes )

Eminem - 3 A.M.

Artist: Eminem

Producer: Dr. Dre

Album: Relapse

Label: Shady/Aftermath/Interscope

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I remember the day like it was just yesterday. It was my 16th birthday and my father took me to the DMV for my driving exam.  Inexplicably, I failed my test.  I went back the following day, however, and victory reigned supreme (the key is to find older, female examiners).  So, what does this story have to do with the new record that Eminem himself premiered Thursday morning on his Sirius station, Shade 45? Well, upon passing my exam, my folks made one thing crystal clear: nothing good happens in the early morning hours.  For proof of my parents’ infinite wisdom, take a listen to Slim’s 3 A.M., a five-minute lyrical slaughterhouse (literally).  In addition to revealing that he masturbates to Hannah Montana, the Shady one details his own murder in a series of nightmares, and how too many Vicodin and shots of Jack Daniels drove him to brutally dismember his cousin.  Oddly enough, it has never been more appropriate to say the following: Welcome back, Marshall!

This song first appeared on the Rap Chart on April 27, 2009
   

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JayPeeEf
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JayPeeEf
Total Ratings: 99
Rating:  43211
This is classic EMIN3M. Krazy as usual. Smart to keep with a formula that works. This is better to me than the last 2 songs he put out, Crack a bottle, and We Made You. I can't Wait for his album to drop. 4/5 Im still waiting for that 5 star Classic to drop. I know its coming sooooon :D


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

TomC
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Total Ratings: 6
Rating:  32121
This is more of the type of Em I like. Cool Song 3.5, not quite banger status.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

ultimate hip-hop
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Total Ratings: 687
Rating:  54321
This is way better than We Made You and Crack a Bottle by far. I like the dark production and the hook sounds fresh! The lyrics are crazy on here as usual this is the first Em song im diggin right here. Classic! Em is back!


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

that1kid13
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that1kid13
Total Ratings: 1642
Rating:  21321
"masturbates to Hannah Montana"... um CREEPY. but um.. idk. im not feelin this song.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

LightSpeed30
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Total Ratings: 41
Rating:  54321
the best rapper there is the best rapper there ever will be! period.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 4267
Rating:  43211
The combination of the beats (Dr.Dre), humor (accent/flow), and the shock value of his lyrics keep you coming back for more ...


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

GStan10
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Total Ratings: 1327
Rating:  32121
He has some tight lyrics on here but that Hannah Montana line was weird and creepy like "that1kid13" said. The production is pretty good and the hook is OK. Em can do better.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Blaze31
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Blaze31
Total Ratings: 613
Rating:  32121
Maaaann... I really want to like this but that accent just doesnt do it for me... Still in the rotation but im hoping to hear bigger and better things from Em in the not to distant future!


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Z1GGY
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Z1GGY
Total Ratings: 59
Rating:  32121
lyricly pleasing.....
and great dre beat...
the end....


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

It'S BaBii Boi Yo!
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It'S BaBii Boi Yo!
Total Ratings: 332
Rating:  43211
beat is bada$$,and of course-em be always spittN hard..feelin this one,keepin it gritty..props


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

E. Jaffe
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E. Jaffe
Total Ratings: 476
Rating:  43211
Great production from Dre but this is yet another disappointment to me lyrically. It's not bad in any sense but it's just not the highest-caliber of Slim. Not to mention this accent is just killing the mood. Honestly, I feel as if Relapse would sell more if no singles were ever released; that way the hype would build all the way to its release. It would've gone platinum solely off of hype; yet here we are, 2 singles deep, and neither are what I'd like to hear. *Lowering Expectations*


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

ItsJustZachary
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Total Ratings: 40
Rating:  43211
i digg this. shady kills it, dre's beat is crazy. Don't judge on his accent. This isn't the first time this has happened. if u want prove, listen to the way wayne raps......(no offense what so ever)


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

J-Storm
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Total Ratings: 5
Rating:  54321
Eminem is back on his grind telling you. All you had to do is wait for it then he will spark excite you up again.
Eminem greatest of all time mos def


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

dillon_68
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dillon_68
Total Ratings: 1345
Rating:  21321
Nice lyrics, too repetitive, bad single.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Guest
Rating:  43211
       
anyone who thinks these lyrics are weird needs to go re-listen to ALL of Eminem's albums. nothing this dude says should shock you by now. great production, grinds hard, BUT not really single-worthy... great album track.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

DJ Sto
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DJ Sto
Total Ratings: 52
Rating:  32121
This is an alright song, albeit I like his flow on Till I Collapse and Lose yourself than these recent releases. Does anyone know who produced this? Dre I assume?


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
Total Ratings: 1077
Rating:  32121
This is pretty tight. Nice to see the crazy Slim Shady that everyone expects. iT'S always nice to listen to his crazy lyrics that either make you laugh, cringe, or just roll your eyes. Good enough for rotation.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

~WOW~
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Total Ratings: 1467
Rating:  14321
wow to hannah montana?...UNDERAGE!!!! lol but yeah i agree with thatkid13- im not feelin the song either. sorry.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Burmy
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Total Ratings: 516
Rating:  54321
^What a time for the #1 hater in Booth history to come back (That's the point here-it's SUPPOSED to be creepy)...

If you hated "Crack a Bottle" and/or "We Made You," then you'll LOVE this. Even if you didn't, you'll still enjoy it.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Swoops
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Total Ratings: 34
Rating:  43211
he is back


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Kayleb101
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Kayleb101
Total Ratings: 502
Rating:  54321
WOW! Welcome back :D
And to think,
We almostt had you changed.. LOL!
EVERY time I see a new Em song,
I get so effing excited to listen I could almost go crazy,
Eminem is CLASSIC on this song,
THIS officially welcomes Em back!
BANGERR!!!


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

matttownsfront
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Total Ratings: 45
Rating:  54321
all of ems songs grow on you so dont rate till youve heard it a few times.
eminems the best because he is the only one making legitamit hiphop nowadays


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

FredRico
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FredRico
Total Ratings: 1309
Rating:  21321
The accent and high-pitched voice tone... :s not enjoyable in a supposedly creepy track. Kinda monotonous flow (kills the expressiveness) and annoying ("brain contusions again" @ 2:17 is like that part is on repeat for 15 seconds!).

This beat is nothing compared to what Dre can do, please don't say it's great... it only makes me remember of the really great ones he did and how long it's been since I heard a new one.

I loved "I'm having a relapse", but only the lyrics and diction pleased me on this one.

Where's "The Way I Am", "Cleanin out my closet", "Lose Yourself", "Sing for the Moment", "Like Toy Soldiers" Eminem?!? This one is not moving!


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Junkrunner
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Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  54321
nice


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Konlive
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Total Ratings: 97
Rating:  54321
yes the mc is back and its a class hip hop


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

intacto
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intacto
Total Ratings: 27
Rating:  54321
Good song cant wait for the vidoe


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

cb126405
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cb126405
Total Ratings: 1624
Rating:  32121
Way too late on this one, I ain't even gonna leave feedback ya'll. 26 reviews is more than enough to steal my thunder!


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2130
Rating:  21321
Where is Eminem and who is this replacement character? 3AM is wack sauce yo. I mean, it’s straight…but this new voice is super annoying now. I want a sincere Eminem joint like “The Way I Am” I don’t know WTFlip this mess is? Ugh…I have a feeling that “Relapse” might be very disappointing. I’ve always said that Eminem is the best rapper alive….maybe the best to do it period (yes…even over 2pac), but these new joints aren’t helping me prove that point to people


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
Total Ratings: 1192
Rating:  32121
This is pretty ordinary considering he's thought to be the 'greatest rapper alive'. Looks like that crown isn't as undisputed as some still believe. If the next song released by Em is wack, then I believe the greatest rapper alive tag will be up for grabs.

2.5


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

ReturnOfSanta
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ReturnOfSanta
Total Ratings: 490
Rating:  32121
Not sure what I think about this...I want to love it, but its just not touchin mah soul quite yet.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Junkrunner
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Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  54321
the accent helps to rhyme "corner ya" "Cornea" "Corridor" "Corriner" "saw ya run" etc.. that is @*#$! fire to be able to do that!!

i would prefer a normal voiced song, but i dont mind it at all this is still an awesome song that ill be playing over n over


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Big-A
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Total Ratings: 585
Rating:  43211
This is rhyme ART! He just put on that accent to get the psycho character better across.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Rhyno
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Total Ratings: 120
Rating:  21321
i expected more, still nice but disappointing


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

MAD(e) in Italy
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Total Ratings: 214
Rating:  21321
"Where's "The Way I Am", "Cleanin out my closet", "Lose Yourself", "Sing for the Moment", "Like Toy Soldiers" Eminem?!? This one is not moving!"

co signing Fred on this one. We need MORE, because he always gave MORE than this.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

King Mike
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King Mike
Total Ratings: 181
Rating:  54321
I DEFINITELY CAN'T WAIT TO ALBUM COME OUT.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

bowwserr
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bowwserr
Total Ratings: 573
Rating:  54321
@MichaelHannah - Of course he's better than 2Pac! He raps circles around 2Pac! This is Em. Nothin's changed. Classic.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
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Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
Total Ratings: 424
Rating:  32121
It's Ok I want the real Em back. This Jus' gets so overrated by other peeps. It's kinda boring for me. Disappointing!


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

djgohard
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Total Ratings: 68
Rating:  32121
good lyrics as usual for em, but this concept and track are horrible for a single...good wordplay just nothin for the radio or clubs


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

mmoore1127
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mmoore1127
Total Ratings: 725
Rating:  32121
Em is better than 2Pac? Interesting debate. My vote goes to 2Pac as the greatest rapper ever. Sorry Bowwserr.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

jayden 1234
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Total Ratings: 4
Rating:  54321
the best rapper is back this song gone be number 1 just watch


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 11866
@bowwserr - I love Em.... BUT... there is not sense in comparing him to Pac. None.

@mmoore1127 - No debate! haha
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Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Positive Vibe
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Positive Vibe
Total Ratings: 484
Rating:  43211
This is hot, almost reminds me of the Marshall Mathers LP type Eminem


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Stiffler
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Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  14321
Not feeling this song at all. I personally enjoyed We Made You alot more then this. I also hate this middle eastern voice he is using, has he been living over there the last 7 yrs? He needs the voice he had with his first two albums.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Co-Sign3
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Co-Sign3
Total Ratings: 637
Rating:  14321
agreed with everything Stiffler said!!


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

Kayleb101
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Kayleb101
Total Ratings: 502
Rating:  54321
LMFAO I just noticed that Em bashes Wild Bill At 3:00!! I HAD to repeat comment on this one after the Em over 2Pac controversy about to start.. I'm sorry Z, But I completely agree.. Eminem is one of my biggest Idols, And before anyone thinks its because hes a white rapper, My number 1 Idol Is Will Smith loll, But I think that its because Em is more around my time.. 2Pac is Legendary in everyone eyes, But everyone has there opinion, Mine being Em is the greatest period because I grew up listening to him, I didnt even hear of 2Pac growing up.. No disrespect, but Em Is My choice as stated.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

D.J. Dick Crystal
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Total Ratings: 3
Rating:  21321
Em should of flip his flow a little more. The track is tight and I know he could have ripped this a lot better.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

carlos1994
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Total Ratings: 6
cool am a ginster


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

bowwserr
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bowwserr
Total Ratings: 573
Rating:  54321
@DJ Z and evryone on his side - Eminemhas a flow like no other, and on his serious tracks, he goes harder than anyone I have EVER heard. 2Pac is the past. Eminem is the present and future. Out with the old. In with the new, and the greatest rapper to ever drop a track. Point blank. End of story.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

fr3shboi88
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Total Ratings: 15
Rating:  32121
If LiL'Wayne remixes this track with EM it will be the hottest track on the radio.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

GStan10
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Total Ratings: 1327
Rating:  32121
@bowwserr - dude are you kidding? 2Pac had a sick flow and his lyrics were hands down better than anyone that has ever stepped up to a mic. He had a message in every song. Em is great and maybe a top 5 all-time rapper (for sure top 10) but he doesn't compare to 2Pac at all. 2Pac is the best ever.


Posted on Apr 24, 2009    

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