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Much of the Booth discussion leading up to the release of Relapse revolved around one question: will the “serious Eminem” make an appearance? Lead single We Made You, follow-up 3 AM, and leaked cut Old Time’s Sake showcased Shady’s celeb-baiting, bloodthirsty, and blunted personae (respectively), but where was Marshall Mathers, the earnest, tortured artist who brought us cuts like The Way I Am? As it turns out, he’s right here on track 17, which has now been chosen as the LP’s third single. Over his own downtempo, guitar-driven beat (sampled from Rock Therapy’s Reaching Out), Em spits three cathartic verses centered around his quest to stay true to himself, entreating listeners, “Don’t let ‘em say you ain’t Beautiful.” Brimming with heartfelt pathos, this might not be the most intensely personal track on Relapse (Deja Vu gets my vote), but it’s the perfect record to remind mainstream listeners that behind all the cartoonish humor and maniacal rape/murder fantasies exists a human being with a downright sentimental side—and that divide is what made Em so fascinating to begin with, right?
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on June 1, 2009
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Wow. The intro is very different. I actually relly like it. This is serious Em!!! It's what I've been waiting for!!! The production is hot, the verses are flame!!! Hook is good as well. This is classic!!!
Now who wants to doubt this man? I honestly dare you to doubt him. |
| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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 This was probably one of the better tracks on Relapse, though this still dosnt match up with some of the classic tracks that he has made in the past. 3.5
Im still want Em to adapt to the current trends in hip hop by using some more modern production (seriosuly Em, pick up the phone and give Jonsin or Polow a call, or at least pick Dre beats that have a more modern day approach). |
| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Well, you ask for it... and now you got it. This is the single version of "Beautiful" - the fast chart riser from Relapse. Personally, one of my favorites on the new album. The fact we rushed this into feature shows the power of the people.
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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This is classic Em. My personal favorite song on the album. His lyrics are so real on here and the production suits it perfectly. I knew a classic would come out of the album, after a couple sub-par lead singles.
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Most powerful track on the album from production to message, start to finish. One of personal fav's on the album as well. No one will be 'doubting' him after this.
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Bedstuy on the check in, Slim shady, nuff said
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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I love Em, but maybe I'm just comparing him to the old slim shady which I miss. Still rotation worthy regardless!
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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DAM CANT HATE ON THIS,THIS THAT CLASSIC SHADY S.HIT I BEEN WAITING TO HEAR FROM HIM..BEAUTIFUL WHAT MORE CUD I SAY..G G G G U KNOW!!!
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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GREAT CONCEPT FIRST OF ALL! There hasn't been a hit inspirational song in awhile but this definetly does the trick! This is personally my favorite song on the album, his slower tempo songs are usually always my favorites on his album... But each verse he delivers some inspirational words, I have been a victim of an event like this myself so I can relate to him perfectly! And personally I think this is what more of the game needs! Production Superb sample, and very nice melody to go with it! Btw... call me wrong all you like but really... I think Em's whole album should've been produced by him (or at least the majority), I personally think he does better over his own production... Listen to The Eminem Show if anyone begs to differ! But I'm not saying Dre and his production on Em's album was corny cause it surely WASN'T. I'm just saying that Eminem probably would've gotten more praise and recogintion for his Relapse album than what viewer's have been giving it now... (Who knows maybe Relapse 2 will have more production by Em') Overall This track is a perfect 5 star classic, and probably one of the top 10 best songs I've heard in 2009 so far. PERFECT! |
| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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I love this song, and I love the sample he used as well. I remember reading in an interview where he said the 1st verse of this song he was still in rehab. He was trying to get over his drug addiction still. Then afterwards he finished it up as he finally cleaned his self. I can't wait to see the video he has lined up for this.
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Finally, I've been waiting for this to show up on the booth.
I'll admit it's not his best work but the sample of Reaching Out kinda had that same effect that Stan sample with Dido. It made the song have a more lasting effect. I'm just worried at times how much more he has to talk about. I love the whole idea of the song but I've heard it from him before in other songs. Good presentations and great lyrics and something people can really relate to. This is my favorite song on the album too, and right behind it is Be Careful What You Wish For. Can't wait to see if we'll see more of serious Em in Relapse 2 and not just more of the clowning around stuff. |
| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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The intro starts off the song really well and sets a great tone for the whole song. Really epic intro..this is the Eminem I love to hear. The production is more mainstream but still fits his style and the lyrics are dope. Nice message that he portrays with the lyrics and he brings one of the best hooks I have ever heard from him. I'm lovin this track!
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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One of my favorite tracks on Relapse. This is a sort of depressing track, but it's a great one. It's so real, and done in a way that anyone can relate.
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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SHIED ONE OF MY FAVORTE SONG REAL TALK
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Probly my favorite track at this point off Relapse...everything just flows really well while most of his other tracks sound a little off from the true Eminem to me..
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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had to throw in my rating..
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Thank You Djbooth for putting this song up. This is def one of my favorties off the album. Its also nice to have a song up that still does have the "old eminem" feel to it even tho personally he hasnt changed to me. Everyone is being to quick to judge him off of crack a bottle and we made you and not even giving his cd a listen, and people saying that oh people that like eminems new stuff are just on his jock. Do your thing Em, 5 Stars
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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man what can i say this song is well beautiful, perfect production,perfect flow one of my fav songs off the new album,you can tell em really put alot of work into this one
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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This track continues to stand out each time I listen to the album and also when it pops up in random rotation in the library. The intro is outta the ordinary and I like it, and the style of the song is a major departure from the rest of the album.
As a single, it can do well. It's no party song, simply an honest one. The personal feel to it is what can make it big. |
| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Empathy! Em creates so much empathy with his well crafted lyrics! I wouldn't be surprised if you wish to give him a hug after listening to this...
How great can this man's delivery get? I mean, whoever rhymes "sense of humor" with "tense and gloom I"?! (1:56) Production is genius for using that sample so... beautifully! @Lil Majer: you're crazy for daring to say so, but I agree! :p |
| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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SEE THIS IS THE EMINEM I EXPECT!!!!
GOSH 3 FLOPS FINALLY LEADS THIS SONG TO ME!!! he's not forcing anything. he's just bein EM. |
| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 181 |
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CLASSIC SHIT FROM THE WHITE BOY EVERYBODY LOVE TO HATE!
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 98 |
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Best track off of Relapse and probably in my top 10 eminem songs.
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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not feeling this one. too gloomy. not in the mood
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 242 |
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Best track off the album.
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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I can honestly say i didnt care much for "We Made You" or "3 A.M.". But i wanted to so badly that my ratings for them may have ended up a little biased because ive been listening to Em from the beginning. This on the other hand is a sure CLASSIC! No question about it!
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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This is the EM that makes him one of the best.
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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The song is as good as the title & subject matter; positive message about being an individual ...
Heading to the top of my favorite Eminem tracks ... |
| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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EMINEM, thank you for choosing this song!! this is WITHOUT A DOUBT the besttt song on the album, and should reach the highest of all charts. YES YES YES!!! this song rly can save eminem from losin his weight with fans.
5 motha @*#$! stars!! |
| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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BEST SONG ON THE ALBUM
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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One of my favorites on relapse,i just love this track man
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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i don't have 2 listen 2 it, i know it will be a classic, y ? cos it's EMINEM !
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Well I finally copped R3lapse this weekend, and after a few spins I am kinda disappointed in it. Everytime I start to get into a song, Em starts talking about killing everyone or being raped by his fater, etc. Some of the stuff is just plain weird!
With that being said, "Beautiful" is my second favorite song on the CD, following my favorite, "Deja Vu." While I'm not too impressed with the CD overall, "Beautiful" is a classic. |
| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 4 |
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it was ok
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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i didn't kno who i was till i heard this song lol but seriously this song from the sample, to the verse, to the hook it's just a great song altogether. My favorite from Relapse
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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like a lot of people said before, this is the serious Em. I like this a lot better than the slim shady songs, and the concept and lyrics are sick. Beat is bangin, but i'm not feelin the parts when he sings. Better than in rotation, 3.5
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Amazin song
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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@dragon777 - Looks like we got a DJ Z copycat, lol.
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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clasic eminem rite here ....dudes got mad storytelling skills thru his songs......
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Now THIS is what everyone has been waiting for :)
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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ok
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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It was okay but its not all that...
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Finally a decent track by Eminem...I didn't like any song by him that came out lately! This one has a good music and a great melody! He really can sing, I had never heard him singing. Great!
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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Classic song that won't get old after 5 plays. Probably will have the most radio success out of all the songs off Relapse... as long as everyone isn't too bored to listen to Eminem after very mediocre tracks like "We Made You" and even "Old Time's Sake." I hope this track really hits the radio hard, just because I'd like to see Eminem receive some legit success. Basically it'd be nice to see him top the Billboard Charts with this song as #1... after all this is the only track that has a chance for real, substantial radio success.
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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If you recall my album review, I said this was the main one of TWO tracks that I wanted to hear throughout ALL of Em's album. I think if he had of came of out with this as the first single, his album would have....well, wait, his album is doing awesome either way, but I think it would have set better with original EM fans. Sounds like he knows what's up though, and I'm hoping a video follows this and this becomes a classic.
I'm also hoping "Relapse 2" is more tracks like this throughout. |
| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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This is what ive been waiting for his grimey shit
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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I'm sorry... this is some @*#$! rap music... I don't know if Eminem's "serious" side was ever something worth listening to. even back in the day when eminem was good. i.e. marshall mathers LP. "cleaning out the closet" or whatever that song was... sucked... You can't mix love with rap. I just can't understand why any of you think that this song is good. "wallowing in self pity rap". it could be a category. this is what every single song like that sounds like... "yo i don't kno if i Control what's goin on in my life, this rap games changed so much sorrow and strife... sometimes i think about takin a shit on this job and jus quittin, but that would be too easy... roll a beezy". i mean... it really isn't good.
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