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When it comes to rappers who have made their mark on the world, has anyone achieved as much as Eminem? Probably not, as he quickly became one of the most popular musicians in the world after emerging in the 1990s.
Known for his aggressiveness and willingness to broach any subject, he has the ability to spit out texts at incredible speeds while maintaining complete control. Trying to narrow it down to the top 45 wasn't easy, but here we go with our list of the greatest Eminem songs of all time.
1. Rap-Bom
Eminem - Rap God (Mr. Cii Remix) [Audio Oficial]
This track contains more than onetrap feelingfor her than most other songs produced by Eminem. But for us it's the speed at which he raps that's amazing. At a point thatproduces 97 words in just 15 seconds, and that alone means this track should be on our list.
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2. Get lost
Lose Yourself (with the “8 Mile” soundtrack)
This dark song has a strong beat to perfectly balance the dark lyrics that permeate the track. SelfEminem won an Oscar, and you can understand why. It will get your nerves on the guitars, its lyrics will hit you hard and the dark, melancholic feel of the whole song will wrap you around like a blanket. Technically, this is considered by many to be her best song, and will no doubt be remembered forever when you hear its powerful message about some difficult aspects of life.
3. My way of being
my way of being
This is another one of Eminem's first singles and he was completely different in his approach.My name iswho preceded him. The most notable part here is the river, but that's because it's intentionally not as smooth as you'd expect. There's a roughness to it and it wobbles and moves in ways you wouldn't expect. It's a difficult song, but he does it with absolute talent.
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4. Stan
Eminem - Stan (Long Version) ft. dido
This track is haunting, and the addition of Dido to the song further enhances that feeling. It's dark and depressing, which is amplified by the track's sudden, dramatic ending. This emotional and raw music encourages you to explore the darker side of humanity.
5. My name is
Eminem - My Name Is (official music video)
With a distinctive beat repeated throughout the song, this was the track that brought Eminem to a wider audience across the world. It focuses on how he views his own identity, and the shocking nature of the track constantly forces you to pay attention to what he has to say about it.
6. The real Slim Shady
Eminem - The Real Slim Shady (official video - clean version)
Is this the best song you've ever produced? Many will say that he clicks his tongue as he fires his thoughts and emotions at an impressive pace. But the verses also reveal a complexity of thought that is often overlooked. The beat also takes this track to new heights with the ability to bring a depth of feeling to the song that would otherwise be lacking.
7. Guilty conscience
Eminem - Guilty Conscience (Video Musical Offizieller) ft. Dr. Dre
This is a standout track as Eminem and Dr. Dre fight each other throughout the song. It allows both artists to showcase their talents, and boy are they doing it. It's brave, and the way Dr. Dre kicks in with his laid-back, almost laid-back delivery, as opposed to Eminem spitting out his lines, made this an all-time classic rap track.
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8. Clean out my closet
Eminem - Cleanin' Out My Closet (vídeo musical oficial)
This song is quite haunting in its approach. It vacillates between angry and introspective aspects, but Eminem will just spityour letterswith nothing but brutal honesty. He spills all about how he feels about his mother and that's not good, but the way he puts the track together is superb.
9. Nightingale
Eminem - Mockingbird [Official Music Video]
The tempo of this song is a little slow compared to most of his work, but that's because Eminem tries to add a kind of lullaby to the parts of the song. It's about his daughter and you can feel a lot of pain in the lyrics. It moves and its performance is amazing.
10. soldier
Soldier
For us,Soldierit gives you both sides of the emotional coin to deal with. First and foremost, you have the rage and rage at Eminem as he shoots up bars. Then you have the rhythms that are more relaxed and loose in nature and yet it all works when you delve into complex themes on this track.
11. Until I fall apart
until I break
The vibe and energy flowing through this song is extraordinary. The lyrics are on point, the beat is strong, and even the choruses add some raw emotion to one of the best songs he's produced. This band pulsates and will infect every pore.
12. Strafe
Author
The track starts off with a decent beat and stays solid throughout. Plus, we discover that Eminem has his usual astonishing style when it comes to delivering lyrics. He wants to provoke and he succeeds with ease.
13. I talk to myself
I speak myself 2
This song is very personal to Eminem and gives the whole track a different flavor. It's deep and meaningful, and while the chorus might not be the best, it still draws you in and makes you sit up and listen. This is dark mixed with anger to show the disappointment he feels with certain things.
14. When I'm Gone
Eminem - When I'm Gone (Vídeo Musical Oficial)
we includethis trackas it's more of a ballad than anything, and that's unusual for Eminem. But don't think you've slowed down, as you're still a huge influence on your delivery, and although your flow is steady, you'll still get your message across. He is full of emotion and not afraid to show it.
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15. The monster
Eminem ft. Rihanna - The Monster (Explicit) [Official Video]
From a rap point of view, this is one of their best songs. It features some pop motifs to give the song a different flavor, but it flows effortlessly through its lines. The track construction is out of this world, with enough raucous vibes to make you sit up and take notice.
16. My fault
my mistake
The rapper got into it with the intention of having a lot of fun. It's full of jokes and lighter than most of his songs. This is Eminem flowing so freely, the words roll off his tongue so easily it's like ice cream. If you've never heard of this title, please change it ASAP.
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17th model follows
Eminem - model (official music video)
This is evident on this track.Eminemhe has a lot of contempt and disgust for almost everything in life. However, he doesn't say this in a depressing way. Instead, he does it in an energetic, determined way that makes you think. Furthermore, the inclusion of guitars in this song adds a new layer that is often lacking in his tracks.
18. White America
Eminem - White America (Official Music Video)
Eminem dives into the world of politics on this track, and it's like throwing explosives into the arena and stepping back to face the consequences. It shows its rage at aspects of the government through carefully balanced beats and the perfect rhythm to go along with whatever you're feeling at the moment.
19. Say what you say
say what you say
This diss track has all the elements you'd expect from Eminem in this situation. It's full of blunt lyrics where he shows all his anger andDisgust with Jermaine Dupri and The Source magazine, and to say he broke up with both of them is an understatement. And yet, at the same time, with his usual smooth flow, he shows control over his lyrics.
20. Bad deeds
bad deeds
Perhaps the best word we can use to describe this song is "crazy", as it sounds like Eminem is trying to cover as many topics and sentiments as possible in a matter of minutes. He dives into stories about his childhood and the terrible things that happened, which means a lot of people will relate to different aspects of it. He does it with just the right amount of fury, while the pounding rhythm helps spread that powerful vibe throughout.
21. Game of love
make love
The flow on this track takes you back to old school Eminem and that's really cool to hear. The music also appearsKendrick Lamar, and the two collide effortlessly. But keep in mind that this track isn't as dark as you'd expect from the two. However, it still contains a significant amount of anger and emotion about personal relationships that will resonate with so many people who listen to what they have to say.
22. Like Toy Soldiers
Eminem - Like Toy Soldiers (Official Music Video)
This song is deep and evil in its lyrics. However, both the pacing and the hook you get here are excellent and help draw you in as Eminem dives into some of his best narrative lyrics. The track is filled with so much atmosphere that you should feel drawn in even against the odds. As a result, it manages to generate more emotion than you thought possible in just a few minutes.
23rd elevator
Elevator
What stands out here is the footprint on the route. That's the only thing that elevates this song to an above-average level. The lyrics are what you'd expect from Eminem, expressing his thoughts with a certain degree of aggression. Don't forget the instrumentals too. They also add balance to the track, and overall this is a slightly overlooked song that deserves more credit.
24. Without me
Eminem - Without Me (Official Music Video)
This has to be one of the funniest tracks Eminem has ever produced. He jokes all the time while still defending his point. Plus, the beats bring even more fun energy to the song, making you feel like you're jumping around as he raps about different topics. As usual, its flow is continuous and works in sync with the beat.
25. Shake it up
Eminem - Shake That (Official Music Video) featuring Nate Dogg
This track is often underrated for the skills Eminem displays throughout. This is not our case. Rather, we love how this song showcases a tremendous amount of creativity mixed with beautiful beats to add to the overall feel of the track. He pumps his lines with ease to get his point across in a straightforward style.
26. Deja Vu
Seen
One thing we love about this song is that it's almost hypnotic and it puts you in a trance state the whole time. This is fantastic storytelling through rap, and the way Eminem delivers bars in the song while talking about his own addiction is heartbreaking.
27. Hermosa
Eminem - Beautiful (Official Music Video)
DorelapseAlbum, this track features Eminem slowing things down from his usual frantic pace. There's a lack of aggression here and his performance flows more smoothly. It's fascinating to hear him use this style as it's so different from his usual approach.
28. Just Lose It
Eminem - Just Lose It (Musical Official)
This song saw a return of sorts for Eminem to his earlier roots, and that means this song is fun. It really plays with imagery, although it's not one of the more aggressive songs either. We think it's a great introduction to this rapper.
29. Love the way you lie
Eminem - Love The Way You Lie com Rihanna
Eminem seems to open up on this track and talk about the things he couldn't do or the things he screwed up. It's a bit introspective in approach to it, and then there's a great hook built into the song.RihannaAnd who could forget that?
30. '97 Bonnie e Clyde
'97 Bonnie e Clyde
This reference is something of a contradiction. It has some furry lyrics, and yet the accompanying beat encourages relaxation. This is Eminem playing with emotions and feelings as he vents, and it works exceptionally well on this song.
31. Bis
Bis
If you want to hear a song where Eminem really talks about himself and what he's done in life then this is the song for you. There's not much else, but the lyrics and their flow are still as good as ever, even if they only speak to their greatness.
32. Brain damage
dano cerebral
This song is very dark, but moving at the same time. He talks about violence and once again Eminem shows his anger at the subject at all times. Here he tells part of his own story.be mistreatedand brutally abused in his childhood. The track aims to teach a lot about the rapper and certainly stands out in the process.
33. The bell
Eminem - The Ringer (Letra)
In this song, Eminem emphasizes his disappointment in the rap world and doesn't mince his words. He's really excited about this track and it's almost like he's back to who he was 20 years ago. He spits out his thoughts with a monstrous pace that leaves you wanting more.
34. Fearless
Eminem - fearless
That's itlied 2010became a huge hit, and for good reason. The chorus pulls you in and you feel like you can really join the track thanks to the chorus. The rapper is strong throughout, spitting out his lyrics and making sure you know exactly how he's feeling.
35. Not in front
Eminem - Don't Front (Letra)
Many ignore this song and it's a shame. The hook here is fantastic and the verses are kept busy throughout. Eminem recites his lyrics with talent and brute force, and the crazy thing is that this was only a b-side track, as it deserves so much more.
36. Stay wide awake
stay wide awake
This song is pretty dark, but look past the lyrics for a second and appreciate how much it builds. The rhymes he creates throughout the track draw you in as he delves into some gruesome themes. This is mean-spirited, bad-tempered Eminem at his best, if you can take the threads.
37. Infernal
Hellbound (H&H-Remix)
EminemHe once again shows his anger at the world in this song as he cuts through the lyrics with razor-sharp precision. This is yet another hyper-upbeat song that would set the bar for other artists, but nobody does it like he does, as this wild track shows.
38. If I had
I would have
We had to record this song because it sounds like Eminem is more depressed than you'll ever hear. It brings a more melancholic feel to the track, with the feeling that it slows things down when you just want them to let go. But that feeling and anticipation keeps you coming back for more.
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39. I'm back
I'm back now
This song shows Eminem from his provocative side. He wasn't afraid to speak up when he started out, and this track is an example. He plays himself as a villain, shooting through his mind like a machine gun with just enough smiles to give you an idea of what he's really thinking. It's brilliant music.
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40. Take down
deepest point
Eminem gets insight into this track as he takes you down the dark path of his life at that time. He's self-centered and an uncomfortable place to be, yet he still manages to guide you through your life, even if you feel hurt after the experience.
41. Do you remember me?
To remember?
The rawness of this song helps make it stand out, and this rapper delivers enough poignancy in his lyrics to leave you tingling. We love how you get the sense that Eminem gets more and more confused as each verse progresses, leading to a buildup of emotion and anger.
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42. Superman
Super homen
This track has one big positive thing: it's catchy. There is also a sense of depravity behind it.to letter, while Eminem keeps a tight grip on his flow as he expresses his thoughts. It's almost like a ballad song, but then it pulls you back into his rap world.
43. Forget Dre
Eminem, Dr. Dre - Forgot About Dre (Explicit) (Video Musical Official) ft. Hittman
this song appearedno album dr. dr, but Eminem is such an important part that the track would be dead without him. Its dark, fast-paced lyrics bring real depth to the song, while the flow is smooth and effortless. The balance between the two is perfect, resulting in an unforgettable trail.
44. We as Americans
us as americans
The rhyme and flow of this song is better than most.Bisalbum and is one of the standout tracks. It seems that Eminem stopped repeating himself on this song like he does on the rest of the album and his ferocity in spitting out his lines will blow your mind.
45. Square dance
Gang
We're including this because it shows that this rapper is really experimenting and playing with sounds, which is great to hear. This track almost has a sense of transcendence while still managing to maintain enough control to draw you in rather than allowing you to float away in your own world. It's different and it showsEminemPushing the boundaries of what's possible with rap.
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FAQs
What is Eminem's number 1 song of all time? ›
In total 90 songs charted Billboard Hot 100. Eminem's singles "Lose Yourself", "Not Afraid" and "Love The Way You Lie" all charted at No. 1 and have been certified diamond or higher by the RIAA.
How many top 100 songs does Eminem have? ›1 albums. Eminem has recorded 88 Billboard Hot 100 songs and also recently reached No.
What is one of Eminem's fastest songs? ›As you might assume from the title, Eminem's 2013 track “Rap God” is a pure flex.
Is there an Eminem greatest hits? ›Curtain Call: The Hits is the first greatest hits album by American rapper Eminem. It was released on December 6, 2005, under Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records.
Does Eminem have a favorite song? ›As for his favorite song of his own, Marshall says that "Fack" takes precedence over all others, deeming it a lyrical masterpiece.
Which is Eminem's fastest rap? ›According to Genius, Eminem's third verse on "Godzilla" is so ridiculously fast it might now hold the title of fastest rap song ever. The verse is around 31 seconds long, comprises 224 words containing 330 syllables, which amounts to 10.65 syllables (or 7.23 words) per second.
What is Eminem's most selling song? ›- Eminem.
- Music News.
Eminem's combined six RIAA Diamond awards – three albums and three singles –cement his place as one of the most accomplished artists in history.
Does Eminem have a #1 album? ›Including his work with D12 and Bad Meets Evil, Eminem has achieved ten number-one albums on the Billboard 200. He has sold more than 42 million tracks and 49.1 million albums in the United States, and 100 million albums worldwide. As an underground rapper Eminem released his debut solo album, Infinite in 1996.
What is the fastest song ever written? ›...
Thousand (song)
"Thousand" | |
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Recorded | 1992 |
Genre | Techno hardcore speedcore |
Length | 4:24 |
Label | Equator |
What song has the fastest beat? ›
The fastest song is Thousand by Moby. This song hits a maximum of 1015 beats per minute and is the current Guinness world record holder for the fastest song.
What is Eminem's Fastest words per second? ›Excluding the 26-second intro (spoken by an unknown vocalist) and an indeterminate number of words rapped by Eminem in the intro's background (likely to be 22, all included in the total of 1,560), "Slim Shady" actually raps 1,460 words in 5 min 38 sec (4.31 words per second) in the verses/choruses of the track.
Who is the king of rapping? ›King Of Rap is a highly honorable title that is hard to associate with only one hip-hop artist as there are countless hip-hop artists and enthusiasts today. However, there is one name that is respected and appreciated by almost all different branches of hip-hop; Eminem.
What is Eminem's best verse? ›“Slim for Pete's sakes put down Christopher Reeve's legs!” Below listen to Eminem's 'I'm Back', the song that contains Eminem's favourite ever rap verse. Below that, you can also find the full stream and conversation where Em also picks out his favourite song of all time and his favourite character of all time.
Who has the most hits Eminem or Jay Z? ›But when you tally up total worldwide sales, it's clear that Slim Shady holds the crown, with more than 80 million units shifted to Jay's 40 million.
What is Eminem's favorite candy? ›Eminem does in fact love M&Ms. While he didn't come up with his stage name based on his love of the famous chocolate candy, it's a funny coincidence. What spurred his stage name was actually the first initials of his birth name, Marshall Mathers.
Who were Eminem's favorite rappers? ›Fans of the record-breaking rapper will know that he previously outlined his list in the 2002 track 'Till I Collapse', which goes as follows: "I got a list, here's the order of my list that it's in / It goes: Reggie, Jay-Z, 2Pac and Biggie, André from OutKast, Jada, Kurupt, Nas, and then me."
What song has the most views on Spotify? ›"Blinding Lights" by the Weeknd (pictured) is the most-streamed song of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams as of March 2023.
Who is the 1 fastest rapper? ›There's Eminem, who was credited with a Guinness World Record in 2020 for rapping a staggering 7.5 words per second in one verse in Godzilla. His 2013 track Rap God was also awarded a Guinness World Record for packing the most words inside a hit single — 1,560 words inside 6 minutes and 4 seconds.
What is faster Rap God or Godzilla? ›In total, the 3-min 31-sec “Godzilla” contains 959 words from start to end (an average of 4.54 words per second) – considerably less than the 1,560 words that appear in the 6-min 4-sec “Rap God” (an average of 4.28 words per second), which retains the title for the most words in a hit single.
Who is the fastest rapper in the whole word? ›
Busta Rhymes, the World's Fastest Rapper, is on his way to becoming a rap legend. According to his Guinness World Records award from 2001, he can speak at a rate of 3.32 words per second, or 768 words in 3 minutes and 51 seconds. 4. OUTSIDER: Shin Ok-Cheol is a South Korean actor who was born in the city of Boseong.
What is Eminem most famous for? ›Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; often stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is credited with popularizing hip hop in middle America and is critically acclaimed as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
What is Eminem's biggest record? ›The Eminem Show (2002) is his best-selling disc at 12 million units, per RIAA. His other Diamond-certified sets are The Marshall Mathers LP (11 million) and the 2005 compilation Curtain Call: The Hits (10 million).
Who has sold more Drake or Eminem? ›Drake Surpasses Eminem as the Highest-Selling Singles Artist in RIAA History. Drake earned ten new plaques from the RIAA ( Record Industry Association of America), totaling 184 million singles sold.
Does 50 Cent have a diamond album? ›The anticipation forGet Rich Or Die Tryin''s release was so high that Interscope Records rushed it out five days before its scheduled Feb. 11 date. It sold over 800K copies in its first week and has since been certified Diamond by the RIAA. But that's all history.
Who has 3 diamond albums? ›"Bodak Yellow" made Cardi B the first female rapper to have a song certified Diamond by the RIAA, a record which she has since extended to three Diamond-certified songs.
What rapper has most #1 albums? ›He and JAY-Z now both share the title of most No. 1s among rappers, male artists and solo artists, with only The Temptations' record of 17 No. 1 albums above them.
Which rapper has the most #1 hits? ›1 Hits. Drake has tallied 11 No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 in his career, the most among rappers.
Who has the most #1 albums? ›- As a musician, Paul McCartney has the most No. 1 albums, with 27. This includes 19 albums from his work with The Beatles, three solo albums and five albums as a part of his 1970s group Wings. ...
- Barbra Streisand is the only artist to have No. 1 albums in six different decades.
What is Eminem's best selling record? ›
Marshall Mathers began a run of nine consecutive albums to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Eminem Show (2002) is his best-selling disc at 12 million units, per RIAA. His other Diamond-certified sets are The Marshall Mathers LP (11 million) and the 2005 compilation Curtain Call: The Hits (10 million).
What is Eminem's best record? ›- The Marshall Mathers LP (2000)
- The Eminem Show (2002) ...
- The Slim Shady LP (1999) ...
- Encore (2004) Encore is one of Eminem's most iconic albums. ...
- Relapse (2009) Relapse is considered one of Eminem's weaker albums, but not his worst. ...
- Lose Yourself [8 Mile] – 1,523,000. ...
- Till I Collapse [The Eminem Show] – 1,321,000. ...
- Love the Way You Lie [Recovery] – 1,311,000. ...
- Without Me [The Eminem Show] – 1,122,000. ...
- Rap God [The Marshall Mathers LP 2] – 1,062,000. ...
- The Monster [The Marshall Mathers LP 2] – 901,000.
He's sold 166 million certified single units in the US. Eminem now tops other music stars like Taylor Swift, Drake, and Rihanna.
Who sold more records JAY-Z or Eminem? ›But when you tally up total worldwide sales, it's clear that Slim Shady holds the crown, with more than 80 million units shifted to Jay's 40 million.
What is Eminem's Top 5? ›"I got a list, here's the order of my list that it's in / It goes: Reggie, Jay-Z, 2Pac and Biggie, André from OutKast, Jada, Kurupt, Nas, and then me."
What was Eminem's first number one hit? ›In 2002, Eminem released the singles "Without Me" and "Cleanin' Out My Closet" from his album The Eminem Show, as well as the single "Lose Yourself" from the 8 Mile soundtrack, which became his first number one song on the Hot 100 and remained on the top for 12 weeks.
Who is Eminem's number one fan? ›Lyrics. The song tells the story of a person named Stanley "Stan" Mitchell (voiced by Eminem) who claims to be Eminem's biggest fan.
What song has 1 billion stream on Spotify? ›Drake's 'One Dance' Is First Song to Reach 1 Billion Plays on Spotify | Billboard News.