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Eminem - Not Afraid

Artist: Eminem

Producer: Boi-1da (Co-Prod. by Jordan Evans, Matthew Burnett & Eminem)

Album: Recovery

Label: Shady/Aftermath/Interscope

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What do Amy Winehouse, Tiger Woods, and Nicole Richie all have in common? That’s right – they’re all Eminem fans, and, like most of us, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say they’re addicted to Mr. Mathers’ rhymes. But who would want to quit? Especially now that Eminem is done relapsing, is working on his “recovery” and is Not Afraid to talk about his own struggle with addiction (we can only hope Ms. Winehouse someday follows suit). Over Boi-1da’s minimalist beat and a sheet of airy melodies that scream “I’m back” louder than T.I.’s last Booth feature, Em holds back just a little from the unbridled aggression that has become a hallmark of his recent undertakings and gets personal. After speaking about his achievements, place in the game, family values and of course his sobriety, Eminem uses the hook to try to uplift others who may be finding themselves in a similarly dark place. Not Afraid is the first single off Eminem’s forthcoming album Relapse 2

Recovery, set to drop June 22. Be sure to mark your calendars.

This song first appeared on the Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart on May 3, 2010
   

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DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 11882
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It is utterly refreshing to hear that the lead single off a Marshall album (finally) averts away from that silly sing-songy format. Em shows much growth, sophistication, and maturity on this record. Oh, and he also kills it.

Boi-1da gets mad props for the beat placement. It isn't the most compelling work he's done, but it suits Em's flow very very well. I am a huge huge fan of "Not Afraid."

** After 5 more listens, I changed this from a 4 to 5.
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Posted on Apr 29, 2010    

Mossessss
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Mossessss
Total Ratings: 127
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In my opinion, this song reminds me of the song "Beautiful" on Relapse. That's probaly the only song on that album it can be compared to. This is the Eminem I've been waiting to hear. I definately think this is better than every single song on Relapse. This has me really pumped for Recovery.

Boi-1da's production was pretty good as well. Hes been producing pretty hot tracks recently.

@DJ Z I don't see how this can't be some of Boi-1da's most compelling material. What else would be?


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

DJ Brookllen
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DJ Brookllen
Total Ratings: 178
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This is the best song I have heard from Em in a while. Relapse was good, but this song is not as dark yet so much more powerful. I feel like some of his music gets too dark for the average person to understand, but this song everyone can relate to in some way.

The hook is crazy and his verses? Is there any question. He is the best lyricist in the game (sorry Wayne). This really is a powerful song and is something you can listen to and get amped up about. If this is any indication of what Recovery will be like, it could be something special.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Slater10
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Total Ratings: 14
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He still got it he can still rap


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Dj Baer
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Dj Baer
Total Ratings: 433
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I am now officially more excited for "Recovery" than I was for "Relapse". I wasn't sure how to feel about Em going with the new producers, but it seems with this I have nothing to fear. I honestly can't wait for this album, and this could be one of the best hip-hop songs I have heard all year.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

LeWy
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LeWy
Total Ratings: 639
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Props to Boi-1da for this beat!!
Nothing spectacular persay but the simple beat really gives the opportunity for Em to really showcase his flow and lyrics!!
You can hear the emotion in this track!!
Relapse was more of a "having fun" type album and i'm thinking Recovery is gonna be a more serious Em album!!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

.:ZeroDaHero:.
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.:ZeroDaHero:.
Total Ratings: 455
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No one ever doubted Em's ability to rap. His "despicable" freestyle was fire.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 4267
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Though this song is only a first step in the process of "Recovery", it definitely provides a more solid foundation to take off from than "Relapse". It proves to be a departure from jokey lead-singles, containing little of Eminem's "sense of fun", instead opting for a greater lyrical bite and a greater sense of overall purpose. That being said, the song simply don't have enough instrumental meat on the bones. 3.5


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Guest
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This is one of Em's greatest songs he's ever done. Top 3 if not top 5. There's so much going on, from admitting past errors, and his sheer determination to triumph. And he said he drove those accents into the ground and is never going back. Literally, by the end of the track, I feel like following him into battle. No homo. This song pushes Em way past everyone else in the greatest rapper alive discussion. He's in a whole new category of greatness.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Shep
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Shep
Total Ratings: 74
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Em is so much better when he's putting out real shit instead of that comedy stuff. Not saying all of those tracks were bad but I think we're all kind of tired of them. This is the stuff we want to hear Em doing.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

SoE
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SoE
Total Ratings: 133
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I was waiting for this angry passive aggressive Eminem...but he never came. Instead a lighter side with the same passion came through my speakers and I'm a sucker for it. After hearing his lonely aggressive verse on B.o.B.'s Airplane's (which a few booth members criticized that his hard delivery seemed out of place), I am a little surprised to hear this lonely introvert ask people to join him in his Recovery. I love me a pissed off Eminem but this slightly elevated Em is a welcome play on my itunes. The song is laced with bars that just hit ya over and over again. The beat is a head bobber and the hook is on point.

He completely takes ownership for his short comings and shouts out his fans in a bigger way than on a CD Booklet. This is a good look for Em not sure about the singing Em but he doesn't exceed that nauseated limit. He gives me his all and as a fan that's all I can ask for.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Jsolus2323
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Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Walrus487
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Walrus487
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WOW! Eminem is BACK! This sounds better than pretty much every song (except Beautiful) on Relapse. I'm actually excited for Recovery.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

yubu8
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yubu8
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dj brookllen no doubt this is one of the best em tracks ive heard for awhile and its inspirational as @*#$!.

EM goes in on this and comes out with a hit, after getting on some features he has built a storm that was lacking the rain and here it is, its mad fire, its crazy and its deep (all original EM)

im glad him and T.I are back this is definitly gonna be a good year for hip-hop
tight tight tight (CLASSICCC)


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

djblaze
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djblaze
Total Ratings: 8304
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Em is Back! First the sick freestyle and now this Sick Single! The best lyricist is BACK! Thank goodness...
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Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

TheBayToLA
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TheBayToLA
Total Ratings: 432
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This is definitely a nice change of style for Eminem. It seems like he feels comfortable enough to show a little more artistic creativity on this project. This isn't quite classic, but it is great to hear.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Grant-H
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Total Ratings: 4
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This song is sick, classic em can't wait for the new album.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

KingDavid801
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KingDavid801
Total Ratings: 9
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Classic would be an understatement. I LOVE it when artists, whether it be musicians, athletes, actors, ect, totally refocus and rededicate themselves to the art form they love. I barely heard this on the radio twenty minutes ago, and literally got chills running through my body. You know someone is great, when they're words can inspire you, and totally change the direction of your day. I'm glad to say the old Em' is back, and maybe even better than before. No more of that bizarre sh** he has been putting out the last couple of years. Ranks very close to "Lose Yourself" as the top Eminem track ever. Damn, this is a good year for Hip-Hop, it's about time.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

TheHoss25
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TheHoss25
Total Ratings: 73
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Great thing to hear Eminem admit that his last album was trash...he's finally going back to making songs he pours his soul into instead of just making songs to make the album cut. I'm glad to hear this from him. 4 stars


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

LoneStarsFinest
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LoneStarsFinest
Total Ratings: 64
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When I heard this song I was astonished how Eminem changed. I was expecting something close to his despicable freestyle but it was different and more uplifting which he usually doesn't do. When he said he changed the name because it was different from the first Relapse he really meant it. I'm definitely going to buy the Recovery album when it comes out.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
Total Ratings: 1192
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Easily the most enjoyable track ive heard Em drop in some time. No offence to Dr. Dre, but it is great to hear Em finally get away from his old school production... who called for the need for that? ME! (check my comments on the Relapse album).

Lyrically, Em has been killing it when he stays away from the comedy. Its good to see him make a lead single like this instead of a track like 'We Made You'

4.5

Sidenote: Apparently Maino was the original owner of Boi-1da's board work


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

mHester
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mHester
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YES Em this is what we need


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

dillon_68
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dillon_68
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This is leaps and bounds better than everything on Relapse! Very uplifting, while still as dark as any other Eminem track.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Sean Armstrong(Face)
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Sean Armstrong(Face)
Total Ratings: 4
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"Lift the whole liquor counter up cuz I'm raising the bar" - Yes indeed, Em, yes indeed. The track is not something I would have chosen but I like how it doesn't get in the way and is just enough to make u feel this joint as a complete song. Dope


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

iPhaymus
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iPhaymus
Total Ratings: 53
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This is pure greatness right here. Eminem baked a fresh new pie and damn, it tastes good. 5 stars boiiii.
Good beat, compares to Beautiful. And hopefully, Recovery becomes the album that everybody expected it to be.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

peezee
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this is why his name will always be mentioned amongst the greatest rappers


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Positive Vibe
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Positive Vibe
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I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS ALBUM!!!!! Eminem came hard on this track, glad to hear that he's not gonna use that ridiculous accent anymore :)


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

JayCL
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JayCL
Total Ratings: 736
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SICK LYRICS, NASTY WORDPLAY, GOOD BEAT, MEANINGFUL HOOK. CLASSIC. i'll be waiting for the album to drop... but on the other hand i thought Dr. Dre was suppose to drop his first single already???!?!?!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Aussie_Accents
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Aussie_Accents
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I can see why most people have rated this so highly, because it is exactly what this man deserves, inspiring song


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

x20nickel
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x20nickel
Total Ratings: 394
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Eminem is back and that's something we should all get used to if we havn't already. I do not think he should be represented as best alive because he was out a few years and he hasn't the number of tracks that wayne or jay-z has in their career. He's not featured on a lot of tracks and I don't think he can be as versatile. Give him a few years then most definitely. This track is a banger indeed and his flow is great with the production. Not the best Em I've ever heard but well done. It's a 4 stars for me just cause I wasn't utterly blown away but I sure do dig it. Great to see Em always with new stuff.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

RLTskillz
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RLTskillz
Total Ratings: 407
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I just refreshed the page and saw that DJ Z changed his rating from a 4 to a 5 haha...nice one Z glad you listenened to it again and again!

But I can't even begin to explain how I feel about this song because well I was left speechless after I heard this.

You had to have known Em was gunna bring his best after dropping bombs on "Forever", "Drop The World", "Airplanes Pt. 2" , and his freestlye "Despicable"

I am so happy that he is going away from the weird Shady that was all throughout Relapse and now we have the real Marshall Eminem Mathers that the true fans have been waiting for. I hope Recovery is filled with the stuff like this and his fire spittin lyrical flow.

As for "Not Afraid"....this is one of his best tracks I have ever heard minus the little singing part after the second verse. He brings his uplifting hook along with an accompanying production that really gets you to listen to what he is saying. He lyrically killed this and you truly have no choice to believe everything Em is rapping about.

This is the classic Em we've been waiting for and you only knew it was a matter of time before he came back...He's definately "Not Afraid"....and I'm ready for Recovery!!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

? BréeZii BaBii ?
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? BréeZii BaBii ?
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! SLIM SHADY Is Back BaBii && GentleMAN ! :]


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

DBanks1
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DBanks1
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Eminem is defenately back now. Hot track, nicee beat, em got off wit the flow i mean wat more do u want???? dis is a hot track period.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

debow0
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Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

grimm
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grimm
Total Ratings: 76
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Oh my.

Everybody, take Em's hand. You're not alone.

It channels Beautiful, but takes it one step further. It's not hype. This track is real.

Bobby Ray, I'm sure Em didn't mean to steal your thunder the week of your album release, but it happens.

He's back folks. Get ready.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

ja
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sick as song !


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

DJ Something
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DJ Something
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Ok umma rate two ways in my ignorant way, and in my mature way.
Ignorant way: JL:SAKJF:LAKJWF:LKNMXFV<?>MXZlvkj;sladifj;alsdkfj EMINEM IS BACK EMINEM FTW OMFG :LSJKDFJ:LSKEF/a
Mature way: This track is flawless, never thought bo1-da would produce for em, but nothin is impossible. This one song>>>>>>>>>>Relapse


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Casanoki
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Casanoki
Total Ratings: 20
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This the Eminem we know, the one that we all grew up with. This track is sick and one of the best songs I have seen in a long time in the booth. Finally some quality Rap again!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

A.J Born
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A.J Born
Total Ratings: 19
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Great song to choose to be the first Single for Recovery. The Beat is simple but still goes really good with eminems flow.

Eminem sounds the best with just simple beats like that.

he kills it. cant wait for recovery.the Hook will be stuck in my head for a while.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Double_U
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Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

King Mike
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King Mike
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HE'S THE TRUTH IN THE BOOTH... PLAIN & SIMPLE!!!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Jtoy1002
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this song is off the charts, Em killed it. The beat is sick.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

godsson81885
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godsson81885
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what do u want me to say,that this track is amazing and eminem is back on his shit,well thats exactly what am going to say eminem is back and this time he means business you all can expect his recovery album to be the best of the year..... end of story


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Guest
Rating:  54321
       
WOW
he's back!!!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

jbuntyn90
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jbuntyn90
Total Ratings: 198
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dis is classic material rite here

@DJ Z i wasnt gona say nuthin but y am i not residential dj yet? i jus seen members who i feel leave great commentz dont get me wrong i aint hatin but i feel dat im in da same boat so @DJ Z wutz up?


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

PANTHAXE
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Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Nathan S.
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Nathan S.
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If I'm not mistaken, Recovery is now the first album in Eminem history whose lead single wasn't some funny/zany track. Even Relapse lead off with We Made You.

Em's never been afraid to reveal his true self, and here he's really taking it to another level. The track is absolutely gripping, a near classic.

I know I'm gonna get heat for this, but I have to be real. The only thing holding it back from a classic for me is the hook. Eminem can't sing, he just can't, and while it works in small doses, it's just too much here. I would have loved to heard him grab someone else for vocal duties (maybe Lyfe Jennings?).

Small complaint amongst a sea of dopeness. Can't wait for Recovery.

Ah f**k it, I'll give it a classic anyway.
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Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

TheRealErica
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Total Ratings: 99
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Eminem is back thank God and he hasnt lost a touch...


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

PANTHAXE
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Total Ratings: 30
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THA SHIT


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

N0IZE
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Total Ratings: 14
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I cant even say anything thats how much i loved this track.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Bulgadio
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Bulgadio
Total Ratings: 2
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NICE ONE THO!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

NickDaKidd
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Total Ratings: 18
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His Verses Were Raw, Untamed Emotion. Every Song He Gives Us A Peek Into His Soul, And With This Song He Does It Again.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Jahanghir Miah
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Total Ratings: 51
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It is wonderful to hear em back in the rap game back again.
Em in this track shows that he has grown and matured as a rapper. His track is very unique and sophisticated.
He kills the track.

Thumbs up to Boi-1da for producing the track. It is not the best and most classy work he has done, but the beat suits Em very well.

This track is a wonderful inspiring track which anyone can relate to their own lives.

This track is sort of like the equivelent to "I'm Back" by T.I

Em's flow is just simply AMAZING. His lyrics that he spits is FIRE.

THE LYRICIST HAS COME BACK"!!!!!!!!!!!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

i-v-o
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Total Ratings: 25
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banger still not classic cuz i miss something in the production.

Lyrics are sick and delivery is nice.

keep it up dont fall back with a shit song now em ;)


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

TomBomb
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Total Ratings: 4
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This is honestly the best song I have heard in months. I am glad their is no accent or other BS. Just a great Rapper showing his talent he still has


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

GlenJamin
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GlenJamin
Total Ratings: 42
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oh man that track was sick.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

nikki nak
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Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Yung Gunna
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Yung Gunna
Total Ratings: 225
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Damn!!!!!!!!!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

JeanP
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Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Jk-Benz
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Total Ratings: 5
recovery is gonna be straight firee... cant @*#$! wait for dat shit tuh dropp outt


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

The5Rings
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Total Ratings: 950
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Its good to hear Eminem without that annoying voice for his lead single. This is pure heat! Eminems solidifies that he is one of the top 3 rappers alive. The beat is dark but also motivational at the same time. The chorus by Eminem is great and he shows that he can sing and rap as well as anybody out there. Amazing song!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Michael Riddim
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Total Ratings: 20
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this is the Eminem I know and love....no zany antics this time..just pure realness and spitting...the track by Canada's new hitman is craaazy! This a true anthem for 2010


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

I am So Far Gone
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Total Ratings: 8
Datz some Fire Em did hiz thing


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Jk-Benz
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Total Ratings: 5
GOD DAMN.

yo this is seriously one of the best Marshall Mathers song ever.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Cameron Ochoa
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Total Ratings: 4
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Dam this song is the shit man. This will be the new Slim.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

SweetSmoke
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SweetSmoke
Total Ratings: 9
Rating:  54321
This song is just great all i gotta say


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

J-walsh
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Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Rob Bates (Music Producer)
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Rob Bates (Music Producer)
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Um.............DAMN.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Purplehazze
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Total Ratings: 28
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dam this song is nice finally a new good song!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

LiViN*4*MUSiQ
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Total Ratings: 18
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dis a cold white boi!.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Nyfalcons7213
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Total Ratings: 1
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This track is complete fire.

Em's back


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Lure of the East
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Lure of the East
Total Ratings: 40
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Is the return that we have been waiting


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Sabastian
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Total Ratings: 144
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this is my one of my theme songs if you didnt know.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

d mac
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d mac
Total Ratings: 906
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Classic track from Em, and I am also glad that he decided to make the lead single for this album a serious one instead of the zany tracks were used to. However, the bridge on this track needs a little work.
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Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Kyle William
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Kyle William
Total Ratings: 103
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I can honestly say that while I've always respected Em as a lyricist, when a song of his comes on the radio, T.V., or wherever, that "sing-songy" format Z wrote about had me quick to turn it off. This is one of the best displays of his abilities I've ever heard. Good shit Em, sounds classic.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

DJ Chi Mez
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DJ Chi Mez
Total Ratings: 151
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Wow. Why Em is still listed as one of the TOP 5 rappers of ALL TIME. Thats right. ALL TIME. Agree with Z all the way, love this single. Boi-1da did his thing although minimally, its perfect for a great rapper like Em to carry. Instant Classic.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

chaval
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Total Ratings: 40
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im not much of an eminem fan, but this was fire. amazing beat and marshall killed it lol


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Dan H.
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Total Ratings: 149
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Heard it yesterday, classic Eminem single.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

STLsFreshPrince
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Total Ratings: 69
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Killin a song while being real and while calling his last CD, was rated as solid on here and the user ratings average 4.5, "enh"...i can't get enough of this song. Reminds me of Beautiful on Relapse but more personal. The beat is great for this song. Em rips it to pieces. The chorus is aight. I like the whole pained singing he does on these types of songs, but you can never go wrong with puttin an actual singer on the chorus. All together this song is a classic from one of rap's best


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

tcfrazz
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Total Ratings: 8
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Eminem is just a beast on this song....relapse was dope but this is a classic!!!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

The5JAY13
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The5JAY13
Total Ratings: 492
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not much more to say then classic.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Southstahh
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Total Ratings: 39
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I thought Eminem was just gonna keep going lower and lower talent wise after relapse but this got my hopes up that he might come back as hard as when he first steppd into da game. Really looking forward to the recovery.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Young Swish
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Young Swish
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It’s good to hear Em back to his old self, from this track alone Recovery looks promising.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

RyanSx
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RyanSx
Total Ratings: 1222
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Yeah, hearing Em actually sound like the old him is definitely a refreshing feeling many people have longed for. While I have never been a Em fan to the fullest extent, he is a solid MC who has changed the game in ways that most rappers only dream about.

This track was good, but IMO it is not a classic... to me. While still a good track I give Em props for being able to craft something of this caliber. This track blew me away after the first listen and after the next two, I have become a firm believer that Em's new album will be quite possibly one of the best of the year. As long as he doesn't go back to that old accent of his. Keeping my fingers crossed.

The production on this was epic, but then again most of Boi-1da's production always carries off that epic vibe. Em spits some nice verses and thus, this is a solid Banger!


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Guest
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Instant classic. Recovery is looking very platinum.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

dahuggybear
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Total Ratings: 4
Rating:  54321
This is the Eminem we were waiting for ... he should have came out like this on Relapse instead of that accent split personality thing he tried to do


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

overlealax
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Total Ratings: 16
Rating:  43211
ive heard better from em but, this is sick


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Joe92
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Total Ratings: 411
Rating:  54321
WOWWWWWWWWWWW

Theres so many negative reviews on this site: http://www.complex.com/blogs/2010/04/29/whats-the-consensus-the-internets-top-tastemakers-react-to-eminems-not-afraid/, but apparently everyone here thought it was just amazing

I happen to agree with everyone hear. Great verses, i thought it was a great hook, and i also thought the beat was good

Classic, i think this album is going to be extremely good, since he's calling out his accent on this song. And the topics will prolly be better


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Techeazy
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Total Ratings: 112
Rating:  54321
Not to repeat the obvious... but this song goes hard, yet touches you.
This is real hip hop, this is what i call music that matters


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

godsson81885
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godsson81885
Total Ratings: 172
Rating:  54321
@ grimm your absolutely right about him stealing B.o.B thunder i also dont think it was on purpsoe it just happens sorta like eminems new cd comes out on chamillionaires date.... cham might want to think about changing that lol


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

Jamnation
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Total Ratings: 443
Rating:  54321
I was kinda disappointed with Relapse so its exciting to know Em is going back to his more serious tracks.


Posted on Apr 30, 2010    

AL4UHO
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Total Ratings: 5
Rating:  54321
this is sum of his best shit in awhile of the his al


Posted on May 01, 2010    

nick scarcello
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nick scarcello
Total Ratings: 26
Rating:  54321
In a perfect world, I would sit here and type up a whole diagnostic of how amazing and inspiring this song is, and how it is awesome that Em is perhaps taking more of a "role model-ish" approach to music, using his popularity for good, but honestly, this is all I can type. I'm still in shock. What a song!. @TheRealErica and NOIZE... you took the words right out of my mouth (or should I say, hands.) I pray that Em can keep this attitude and approach to his music. RIP Slim Shady.


Posted on May 01, 2010    

JKL11293
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JKL11293
Total Ratings: 877
Rating:  54321
This beat goes HARD. This one will be a classic, one of Eminem's best in a while. Eminem spits sick rhymes, and the hook he sings is nice, and relate-able.


Posted on May 01, 2010    

Blaze31
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Blaze31
Total Ratings: 613
Rating:  54321
THIS is the Em that's the reason for all the being a legend talk.


Posted on May 01, 2010    

Dj Baer
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Dj Baer
Total Ratings: 433
Rating:  54321
"Ah F**k it, I'll give it a classic anyway." -Nathan S.

....Just made me laugh out loud.


Posted on May 01, 2010    

Bluntfullanug
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Total Ratings: 9
Rating:  43211
Thank god its some new stuff from him and he's actually rapping from the heart. I have high hopes for this album because I hated his whole album.


Posted on May 01, 2010    

BIG Ty
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Total Ratings: 18
Rating:  54321
... speechless


Posted on May 01, 2010    

$hock'N'Awe
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$hock'N'Awe
Total Ratings: 18
Rating:  54321
SICK!!! For sure!! Awesome flow. and well though its kinda the sam old eminem it does totally show a new eminem at the same time. it's kinda a reavealing side to him but a different revealing. and also kinda the same sarcasm from the past. but i dig it for sure! Its really nice for the serious Shady and not the funny side. don't give me wrong i dig both but this is more like the kind of stuff that got him noticed.


Posted on May 01, 2010    

SweetRejection
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SweetRejection
Total Ratings: 144
Rating:  54321
ahh hes back. love this


Posted on May 01, 2010    

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