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"My Name Is" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his major-label second studio album The Slim Shady LP (1999). It is also the opening song of that album. The song samples British singer Labi Siffre's 1975 track "I Got The...". The song was ranked at #26 on "VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '90s". "My Name Is" was also ranked #6 on Q Magazine's "1001 Best Songs Ever". The song was placed at number 39 by Rolling Stone on their list of "100 Greatest Hip-Hop songs of all time" in April 2016. The recording garnered Eminem his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000. 


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2001
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Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; often stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is consistently cited as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time in any genre, with Rolling Stone ranking him 83rd on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and labelling him the "King of Hip Hop". He will often be called " Slim Shady" at times. He has gotten into quite some rap battles against MGK, ( Machine Gun Kelly) Snoop Dog, etc. more »

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Release and Certification
"My Name Is" is a song by American rapper Eminem, which was released as his major-label debut single. The song was unleashed on January 25, 1999. - It gained immense popularity and was eventually certified 4x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2018.
Chart Performance
The single catapulted Eminem's career, peaking at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. - Outside the U.S, the song reached number one in Ireland and Norway, while securing top ten spots in many other countries including Australia, Canada and the UK.
Production
The catchy beat and sample in the song are from Labi Siffre's 1975 track "I Got The...". The reworking of this track was done by Dr. Dre, Eminem's producer and mentor. - Eminem and Dr Dre finished the song in just one day.
Accolades
"My Name Is" is an award-winning song, claiming the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance in 2000. - The song was also ranked at number 26 on "VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s" and was listed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Phillip Atwell, is as outrageous as the lyrics of the song, featuring Eminem in various roles, including a psychiatric patient and a proud graduate. - The video earned two awards at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards - for Best New Artist and Best Editing.
Lyrics and Controversies
The song's lyrics feature Eminem's dark sense of humor, as well as themes of violent and disturbing imagery. - The lyrical content stirred controversy with its vivid descriptions and language, causing a version with altered lyrics to be aired on MTV and radio stations.
Pop Culture Influence
The song established Eminem's controversial and rebellious image, influencing a generation of rappers who imitated his aggressive and irreverent style. - "My Name Is" is often referenced in popular culture, showing up in movies, TV shows, and other musicians' work.

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