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The 60 best concerts of all time: Eminem
Ford Field, Detroit, July 12, 2003
45,00,000 fans saw the return of an unlikely hero. Eminem was the most famous rapper in the world. A white Hänfling that spat so skillfully nasty texts that he was heard far beyond hip-hop circles.
In Detroit, EM perfected its mass appeal. And spotted the audience on all the rules of art. He fulfilled Michael Jackson and addressed “Cleaning Out My Closet” to all sons who are annoyed by mom. Many “Fuck Yous” included. Incidentally, a type called 50 cents, which was not unknown today, played in front of Eminem.
Eminem in Hanover – we reported in 2018
On Tuesday (July 10, 2018) Eminem gave up his first Germany concert for years: he appears at the exhibition center in Hanover. All information about tickets, arrival and weather can be found here.
On Friday (May 31, 2024), Eminem delivered a foretaste of his upcoming LP “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)” with his new single “Houdini”. Including Sample of the Steve Miller Band, from whose track “Abracadabra”.
Also a hit over 40 years later
“Abra-Abracadabra, I’m bout to reach in my Bag, Bruh. Abra-Abracadabra, just like that and i’m back, Bro […]”, Eminem raps in” Houdini “. This chorus is likely to appear to some. Because roughly the “Abracadabra” track from the Steve Miller Band, published in May 1982. Miller was now honored by the reinterpretation.
“There is a long chain of stories, poetry, texts and musical roots that have inspired the whole world for hundreds of years across cultures and generations. And in all of these thoughts, music and rhythm, there are special artists who take up all of this and create new original ideas from their own feelings and experiences. You are one of these timeless creators who build something new on a long musical heritage of original artists, ”writes Miller on Instagram for an image of Eminem’s“ Houdini ”cover.
The “Abracadabra” sample probably makes the rock singer indulge in his own musical career. Les Paul, T-Bone Walker, Bill Doggett, Johnny Guitar Watson, Howlin ‘Wolf, Jimmy Reed, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, Willy Dixon, Leiber & Stoller, Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane and Miles Davis are said to have shaped his music, as he writes.
Eminem is very high in Steve Miller
“I have always tried to appreciate the most important influences in my life. To honor and respect and to appreciate their work through my own work, to reward and pass on their knowledge. Didn’t know that it would be like that as a child […]. I only knew that I respected the art that came in front of me and had to fight for her between all the crooks, thieves and high -taverns, ”he continues, and then stretched the bow to EM again.
“Marshall Mathers […]“, He calls the rapper with a bourgeois name,“ you are an exception and stand on my short list of people who respect art. It feels good to be included in your process while I still sing and play the music I love. I am honored.”
EM has not yet reacted publicly to the rock singer’s recognition post. Probably the two are in contact because of the cooperation and Miller just wanted to make sure that the whole network knows: he “celebrates” Eminem.
“Shady’s Back, Tell a Friend”
He is not alone with that. Fans are enthusiastic about the new single, as they said on Mathers Instagram channel. “This is all the rap scene needs,” writes a rap colleague under the mail of the single publication. “The song is mega, Bro, you made it again! The King is back! ?? ”writes another. Houdini also seems to arouse nostalgic feelings in some: “That sounds like the early 2000s?”, One says.
“The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)” has been announced for the summer of 2024. So far, there are no more detailed information on the release date or the content of the record. The album title and the teaser videos suggest that the rapper will say goodbye to his alter ego Slim Shady and take new ground.