Eminem sent shockwaves through the music industry with the surprise release of “Houdini,” the first single from his highly anticipated album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).”
Houdini, released at midnight on Friday, is a genre-bending track that blends bounce and grit. It samples the melody from Steve Miller Band’s 1982 hit “Abracadabra” with echoes of Eminem’s own 2002 smash “Without Me.” The song showcases Eminem’s signature wit and irreverence as he guides listeners through his past and present.
A cameo-filled music video complements the track, presenting Eminem in top form. He delivers a humorous and cutting commentary on his life in the 90s compared to the current music landscape.
“Sometimes I wonder what the old me would say if he could see how — is today,” the self-proclaimed “lyrical technician” muses, before launching into a no-holds-barred diatribe that’s both entertaining and provocative.
Lyrical Jabs and Name-Dropping in Houdini
Eminem stays true to form, taking jabs at fellow musicians, industry giants like Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre, and even his own children. He even throws a playful jab at rapper Megan Thee Stallion, rapping, “If I was to ask for Megan Thee Stallion if she would collab with me, would I really have a shot at a feat?”
This release has ignited a frenzy among fans. Social media is flooded with excitement, with comments like “What a way to put Kendrick and Drake out of the limelight” and “This sounds like early 2000s Em.”
In April, Eminem used the NFL Draft as a platform to introduce “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)” with a gripping teaser reminiscent of a Detroit Murder Files crime show. The announcement hinted at the potential retirement of his iconic alter ego, Slim Shady. Further fueling speculation, Eminem recently published a mock obituary in the Detroit Free Press, bidding farewell to Slim Shady in a bold and unconventional move.
Eminem, known for anthems like “Lose Yourself,” “Without Me,” “Rap God,” “The Real Slim Shady,” and “Stan,” has crafted some of hip-hop history’s most influential songs. While the official release date for the album remains a mystery, fans are interpreting “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)” as Eminem’s potential farewell to music.
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