Without Me
Eminem
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11 facts about this song
Chart Success"Without Me" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It was one of Eminem's most successful singles at that time.
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Acclaimed Album TrackThe song is from Eminem's fourth studio album, 'The Eminem Show,' which is considered one of the rapper's best works.
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Grammy Recognition"Without Me" won a Grammy Award for Best Music Video in 2003, highlighting the creative direction and execution of the song's music video.
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Quick CompositionEminem and producer Dr. Dre created the concept and lyric for "Without Me" in just a few hours, according to interviews with Eminem.
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International SuccessThe song topped the charts in numerous countries and established Eminem as an international music figure.
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Sampled Music"Without Me" samples two tracks, "Buffalo Gals" by Malcolm McLaren and "Obla-Di, Obla-Da" by The Beatles. Interestingly, these are both tracks from completely different genres.
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Music Video PopularityThe music video for the song also reached great heights of popularity due to its comical narrative and innovative visuals. The video was directed by Joseph Kahn.
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YouTube MilestoneIn August 2020, the music video for "Without Me" surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube.
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Album Sales BoostThe success of "Without Me" helped to boost sales of "The Eminem Show" album beyond 10 million copies in the USA, achieving Diamond status.
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Criticism and ControversyLike many of Eminem's songs, "Without Me" sparked controversy due to its explicit lyrics and direct attacks on individuals and organizations, including Dick Cheney, Chris Kirkpatrick from 'NSync, and Moby.
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Cultural Impact"Without Me" is often credited as one of the songs that propelled Eminem into the mainstream, marking a significant transition in his career.
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