EMINEM
Real Name: Marshall Bruce Mathers III - Lowongan Kerja
Famous Name: Eminem - Job Indonesia
Born: October 17, 1972 in Detroit, MI - Job Vacancy
Interesting Facts:
- Prior to his multi-platinum major debut album, The Slim Shady LP, Eminem already had an underground album titled Infinite, and reportedly sold 500 copies out of the trunk.
- Eminem is the second highest selling rapper of all time, right behind the late Tupac Shakur.
In His Own Words:
"Why is it so hard for people to believe that white people are poor?! I wouldn't say I lived in a ghetto, I'd say I lived in the 'hood. The same friends I had back then are the same people on tour with me now."
An Early Fan of Hip-Hop:
Eminem fell in love with hip-hop as a teen, dipping in and out of various rap groups. From the defunct New Jacks crew to Soul Intent, Em constantly utilized every available platform to showcase his microphone skills early on. Along with a friend named Manix, then 14 year-old Marshall would often perform in the basement under the moniker Manix and M&M. Marshall Mathers later changed his stage name to Eminem, playing off his own initials.
Infinite Skills:
Having conquered the local rap scene in Detroit through freestyle battles, Eminem had a buzz before he had a career. The obvious setback was gaining acceptance as a Caucasian rapper in a pre-dominantly Black neighborhood. Em would later drop the laudable, Infinite LP, in '96. Naturally, he was still struggling to discover his own style. As part of his quest for uniqueness, Eminem borrowed largely from the rhyme pattern of east coast veterans AZ, Masta Ace, Redman, and Nas, on Infinite.
My Name is Mr. Controversy:
Some argue that Eminem's career is hinged on shock raps and controversial dispositions. After being discovered by Dr. Dre, who allegedly found Em's demo tape on the garage floor, the Detroit MC said 'hi' to the world with his comedic single, "My Name Is." The song sniped at pop culture icons, but it was only a taste of several controversies that would later fill Eminem's rap sheet. An accompanying full length, The Slim Shady LP, would go on to win the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
The Dirty Dozen:
Following Dre's advice, Em waited until after the multiple-platinum Marshall Mathers LP to bring his D-12 cronies along for the ride. D-12 was originally comprised of Bugz, Proof, Kon Artis, Kuniva, Swifty, Bizarre, and Eminem. The group witnessed a dark phase in their early days when Bugz (Karnail Pitts) was killed on May 21, 1999, following an altercation at a party on Detroit's Belle Isle Park. The dark days were relived on April 12, 2006, as Proof was gunned down at a Detroit club.
Encore and Curtain Call:
Eminem probably lost some fans with the release of his fourth solo album, Encore. The album, a sequel to The Eminem Show, was criticized for its cartoon-ish imagery and regurgitated concepts. Even though it spawned gems like the plodding political punch, "Mosh," and the introspective "Yellow Brick Road," it was still considered a disappointing hip-hop album by Eminem standards. In late 2005, he dropped the greatest hits set, Curtain Call, hinting at a possible retirement from rap.
Re-Divorce, Relapse, and Recovery:
On January 14, 2006, Eminem rekindled his relationship with Kim Mathers by taking her to the altar for the second time. D-12 member and longtime friend Proof served as the rapper's best man, while daughter Hailie played Kim's bride-of-honor. Three months after their second marriage, Eminem filed for divorce from Kim, stating that a wedding doesn't solve underlying marital problems.
In 2009, Eminem reverted to his Slim Shady persona on his comeback album Relapse. He followed it up with the therapeutic Recovery LP in June 2010.
In 2009, Eminem reverted to his Slim Shady persona on his comeback album Relapse. He followed it up with the therapeutic Recovery LP in June 2010.
Business Ventures:
Some of Eminem's business ventures include:- Shady Records
- ShadE45 Sirius Satellite Radio
- Shady Ltd. Clothing
Indonesian Language
Marshall Bruce Mathers III memiliki nama populer Eminem lahir di Saint Joseph, Missouri, Amerika Serikat, 17 Oktober 1972. Selain dikenal lewat album The Slim Shady EP (1999), Ia juga dikenal sebagai salah satu penyanyi selebritis penuh kontroversial.
Eminem menggeluti musik hip hop sejak berusia muda, dia mulai tampil sejak berusia 13 tahun dengan grupnya, Soul Intent (1995).
Album sukses pertama Eminem berjudul The Slim Shady LP (1999), menyusul album-album berikutnya, The Marshall Mathers LP (2000), The Eminem Show (2002), Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture 8 Mile (2002), Encore (2004), Curtain Call: The Hits (2005), Eminem Presents The Re-Up (2006) dan Eminem's fifth studio album (2007).
Selain itu, Eminem juga bertindak sebagai produser rekaman untuk artis-artis lain, termasuk rapper 50 Cent dan grup rap D12 yang dikenal juga dengan nama Detroit Dirty Dozen dan D-Twizzy.
Eminem juga pernah membintangi sejumlah film layar lebar di antaranya, DA HIP HOP WITCH (2000), THE WASH (2001), 8 MILE (2002) dan HAVE GUN — WILL TRAVEL (PALADIN), yang akan dirilis pada 2008.
Tingkah kontroversialnya ditunjukan saat dirinya terlibat narkoba dan obat-obatan. Bahkan pada Augustus 2005, ia pernah menggagalkan konsernya dengan alasan menjalani rehabilitasi.
Kontroversi berikutnya ditunjukkan saat dirinya menjalin 'nikah-putus' berulang-ulang. Eminem menikahi Kim Mathers pada 14 Juni 1999, kemudian berpisah pada Agustus 2000. Mereka menikah kembali pada 15 Desember 2000, kemudian bercerai kembali pada 11 Oktober 2001, menikah kembali 15 Januari 2006 dan terakhir bercerai kembali 19 Desember 2006.
Lama tak terdengar kabarnya, Eminem segera kembali ke dunia yang melambungkan namanya. Saat ini, ia sedang mempersiapkan album barunya. Menurut rencana, pada 18 Mei 2009 ia akan meluncurkan album RELAPSE. Sedang video klip dari single pertama album kelimanya dirilis lebih dahulu, April 2009.
Pada ajang bergengsi MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2010 yang diselenggarakan pada 12 September 2010, Eminem meraih dua penghargaan sekaligus, yaitu Best Male Video dan Best Hip Hop Video atas lagunya yang berjudul Not Afraid.
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