An analysis of Eminem
Background of Eminem
Marshall Mathers (Eminem) is an American Rapper, record label owner, and songwriter. Born in 1972, Marshall was raised in Detroit by his mother and is the starting place of Eminem's music career.
Music career
Eminem has won 15 grammy's in his entire music career. Eminem is known for his artistic creativity through his lyrics as well as his alter ego Slim Shady. Eminem has also received the global icon reward during the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards. Eminem portrays the stereotypical life of a rapper (from rags to riches) which is why he is a great artist to analyse for this genre as he meets conventions as well as subverting them.
Music style
Eminem's music style is very abstract and unique. Eminem creates a story through the use of the linear narrative/episodic narrative which helps the viewers understand his lyrics and him as a person. This is a contrast to the stereotypical conventions of the rap genre as typically, it's all about the star image due to institutions controlling the star. Eminem didn't like this and so created his own record label, shady records.
Outside of music
Outside of his music career, Eminem has various acting roles in films. One of his most famous roles is from the film 8 Mile which is about Eminem's life and showcases his upcoming before becoming a mainstream rapper. In this movie Eminem plays as him self (Marshall Mathers).
Marshall Mathers (Eminem) is an American Rapper, record label owner, and songwriter. Born in 1972, Marshall was raised in Detroit by his mother and is the starting place of Eminem's music career.
Music career
Eminem has won 15 grammy's in his entire music career. Eminem is known for his artistic creativity through his lyrics as well as his alter ego Slim Shady. Eminem has also received the global icon reward during the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards. Eminem portrays the stereotypical life of a rapper (from rags to riches) which is why he is a great artist to analyse for this genre as he meets conventions as well as subverting them.
Music style
Eminem's music style is very abstract and unique. Eminem creates a story through the use of the linear narrative/episodic narrative which helps the viewers understand his lyrics and him as a person. This is a contrast to the stereotypical conventions of the rap genre as typically, it's all about the star image due to institutions controlling the star. Eminem didn't like this and so created his own record label, shady records.
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Outside of his music career, Eminem has various acting roles in films. One of his most famous roles is from the film 8 Mile which is about Eminem's life and showcases his upcoming before becoming a mainstream rapper. In this movie Eminem plays as him self (Marshall Mathers).
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