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When Eminem dropped Recovery this past June, the world shook. While the album’s first single, Not Afraid, did beyond well, it was his controversial collaboration with Rihanna, Love the Way You Lie, that had the rare capability of breaking every record, while speaking on a serious issue that affects millions. Em gave us a peek into the mind of a man so unstable that he confuses love with abuse, while RiRi’s hook gave us a small look into the mind of a woman willing to put up with it. With Love the Way You Lie (Pt. 2), she returns to really get into the psyche of a victim, dynamically signing lines like, “It’s sick that all these battles/are what keeps me satisfied.” Alex Da Kid does relatively little to change the beat other than distorting and lowering some of the instrumentation in order for the words to penetrate even more, while Em returns to deliver a gripping guest verse. This offering off Rihanna’s upcoming release Loud (out November 9) is sure to spark discussions on domestic violence, and that’s far more important than breaking any sales record.
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on November 15, 2010
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Essentially the same song but with the feature roles reverses, right? So, I gave the original a 4, ditto here.
I have to admit... this song (the production, hook, melody, etc...) really has grown on me. 
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2010 |
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On paper, a lot of these "Part 2" ideas may sound like not such a great thing to do. Sometimes people find it corny, or desperate that an artist tries to ride the buzz of an existing song they were initially featured on, by remaking it as a solo endeavor to help promote them.
In all of the cases where this has happened in the past year (With Alicia's "Empire State of Mind", Chrisette Michele's "Aston Martin Music" and now this), it's been INCREDIBLE. The execution of the actual idea turned out to work just fine. This raised the stock of the song in my opinion. I love how it comes in and builds up acoustically, and then fleshes out. Eminem did his thing lyrically and energy-wise, as always. The ONLY thing I would even have to say that would be quasi-negative about this is the fact that I was hoping Em would have delivered a calmer verse. It seemed like he was at first, but then reverted back. It's not like I don't like angry Eminem verses. Those are the best kind. But it wasn't until he did it again on this remake that I realized he did it on all 3 verses of the original, which was fine, but it would have been nice for a variation. But yeah, this is a go. I wouldn't mind hearing this version receive heavy radio rotation as well; even though some people might be tired of the song as a whole and this chorus. But hey, good is good... LOUD is sounding like it's going to be a great album... |
| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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Rihanna did her thing on this as well as Em
in my opinion this had a better production than the first song. Lyrically this was a weaker song than the first,other than that this track is hot and is definitely gonna get alot of attention on the radio 4*z all around |
| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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Like Dreams said the Part 2 thing did work here. This second part showcases Rihanna more and allows us to have a flipped balance between her and Eminem. Like the verse Em dropped too.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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Gotta say i cant diss this song.But wish there was more em but thats just because im such a big fan. But part 2 lives up to first
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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This. is. absolutely. brilliant.
I really think this'll receive massive radio-play as well. The production is better, and the crescendos into the chorus are absolutely chilling. |
| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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A great sequel to the orginial version. I love the intro, how it builds up then finally the hook comes in. At first I didn't like the orginial but after hearing it to death on the radio, it grew on me. Em had a dope verse and Ri' did her thing, smart move to keep the same hook too. This is just as good if not better.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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pointless...
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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The same song, but still great to listen too
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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@brown.jo
where do you hear the same song? lol deaf? |
| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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this was made for Eminem, although Rihanna did a great job here. Em was still sick here though.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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It's about the same, but not really, you know?
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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Better than the original, imo.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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you see...i love this song...but the message is just....ya. i unno, i can't decide whether its good or bad, but..its a GREAT song
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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yea not gonna lie kinda hopin for more em but not gonna lie i kinda like this. rihanna dont sound too bad. but yea the radio is goin to absolutely rape this song, sorry to say
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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Sounds like Eminem is going to kill Rihanna in the song
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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Usually part 2's pretty much sucks ( for the exception of Usher - confessions and Alicia Keys - Empire state of mind). but this song is pretty damn good! em kills his verse (as usual)
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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GREAT VERSE...BETTER THAN ORIGINAL
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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i lik da 1st 1 better but dis 1 is ayite
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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That's one angry dude. But great effort. I like
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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I really don't think that last verse from Eminem fits in that well. All Rihanna on this.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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MAKING A PART 2 TO ANYTHING Can Be VERY RISKY... But They Stuck To The SCRIPT, Didn't OVER-DO IT and That's The BEST PART ABOUT IT.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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this song is off the hook i love it
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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Same Record....Labels creating additional revenue streams.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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This is sick right here. I like how the production is a bit more like a live band which gives it new life really. Rihanna sounds good on here. I liked the original, so I like this one too. Just like Z... I'll have to make this a BANGER. Good job by Em too. Nice track all around.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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This song honestly didn't do it for me, I think the idea should have just been left to Eminem's album, the song was meant to be angry and em carried that out perfectly, when Rihanna was put into the main role I think the song didn't pack the same punch
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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I am not sure I like the part 2 as much as part 1. The vocals are good and its nice to hear her contribute more to the song but I guess I am just tired of the whole thing now. Maybe if I heard this song before part 1 I would like it more.
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2010 |
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Rihanna's voice give's me the chills in this song.. i love it!
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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I wish they would have flipped the whole concept here, they have played it safe. It’s still good but same old.
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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i personally dont feel that they should have made a part 2. part 1 was all eminem and now this one has more rihanna. part one was way better, but i still like this.
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2010 |
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Well I like this version more than the former one coz the production is more sweet and has a good atmosphere! What's more Eminem's verses were rather boring to me so I'm happy he's less present on this one!
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2010 |
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After the 1st part this just seems not to original and not creative. But if you like Rihanna's music, you will surely enjoy it.
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| Posted on Nov 08, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2010 |
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kool
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2010 |
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It isnt the same... i dont really like this
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2010 |
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I'm not really feeling this one...I would of hung round for Em's verse but I'm sorry to say RiRi's commercialism is just makin me sick lately.
Its worth a few spins but I'm not liking it grandly??? But that verse is a catchy hook so I see this being played a lot and it growing on me, or going the other way and being tired of this smashed up duo. |
| Posted on Nov 13, 2010 |
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PRETTY GOOD... NEEDS MORE EM
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| Posted on Nov 14, 2010 |
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This part 2,sounds better esp. on rhihana's hit. I like it.
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| Posted on Nov 14, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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I just love Em.
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2010 |
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this song is dope and rihanna is hot but not with red hair
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| Posted on Nov 21, 2010 |
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This version is nice, however it lacks the same power as the original. Em is a force and anytime you eliminate that, even one as great as Rihanna becomes only good in comparison.
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| Posted on Nov 21, 2010 |
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