#3 The Real Slim Shady вЂ“ The Marshall Mathers LPДЄs the first single for EminemвЂ™s third album, вЂњThe Real Slim ShadyвЂќ set the record straight as who the number one white rapper in the game was. The song was another international hit for Eminem, claiming the#1 spot in twelve countries and won Best International Artist Video at the MuchMusic Video Awards. Featuring and altered version of DidoвЂs вЂњThank YouвЂќ, the songs somber melodic tone creates a theatrical experience for the listener. The song describes the relationship of Eminem and one of his supporters from the perspective of a crazed obsessive fan. Since, rappers Tyler, the Creator and Earl Sweatshirt have found a immenseВ level of success from utilizing similar tactics.ДЄlthough it may have only hit the 51st spot on the Billboard Hot 100, вЂњStanвЂќ is one of the most creative rap songs ever written. This was the first time in Hip Hop artist used this tactic of shocking vulgarity to grab the attention of the masses. This song can also be credited as one of EminemвЂ™s most grotesque. Not only is it the first to win him a Grammy for Best Solo Rap Performance in 2000, but it was his first released under Dr. Serving as EminemвЂ™s introduction to the mainstream, вЂњMy Name IsвЂќ is one of EminemвЂ™s most important singles. вЂњCleaninвЂ™ Out My ClosetвЂќ was EminemвЂ™s second Top 10 single, peaking at #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart (along with being a top 10 hit around the world). ItвЂ™s common Marshall Mathers didnвЂ™t have the most pleasant growing up experience nor does he have the best relationship with his mother and, in вЂњCleaninвЂ™ Out My ClosetвЂќ Eminem goes into detail about some of the events of his life that led to him being the man he is today. What makes Eminem so likable is how fearlessly personal he gets with his music. #6 CleaninвЂ™ Out My Closet вЂ“ The Eminem Show This single was one of EminemвЂ™s international hits, peaking at #1 on the Hot singles charts of seven different countries while only peaking at# 6 in the US). Featuring a spoof of Bad Santa, botched Michael Jackson, MC Hammer, and Madonna impersonations, and Slim Shady streaking, this may be one of his most outrageous videos. вЂњJust Lose ItвЂќ is no short of that trend. As a whole, this single was EminemвЂ™s rebuttal to Interscope Records requesting he tone down his controversial image and fold more into the pop-rapper role they wanted him to play.ДЄlong with being a serious lyricist, Eminem is known for some rap musicвЂ™s most comedic song/video combos. Eminem was under constant threat of lawsuit during the early 2000вЂ™s and this particular single was a response to some of those instances specifically. At the beginning of his career, his constant use of profanity and reliance on shock valueВ built up a long list of enemies. ItвЂ™s no secret that Eminem is one of Hip HopвЂ™s most controversial figures. #8 The Way I Am вЂ“ The Marshall Mathers LP This single peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 2004 GrammyвЂ™s. The track touches on themes and events in EminemвЂ™s life regarding being a father along with his infamous relationship with ex-wife Kim. Dedicated to his daughter, Hailie, вЂњMockingbirdвЂќ is a very personal single going into depth about EminemвЂ™s love for and relationship with her.

Songs on the slim shady album