Eminem Brings Back Slim Shady in New Single ‘Houdini’
Eminem has debuted his 12th studio album with the single ‘Houdini’. It was released on May 31 on all streaming platforms.
The song serves as the lead single from “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace)”. The 51-year-old rapper announced ‘Houdini’ earlier this week in a video featuring famed magician David Blaine. In the clip, Eminem hints at the possibility of retirement, saying: “Well, my last trick, I’m gonna make my career disappear.”
The song opens with a call from Eminem’s manager, Paul Rosenberg, expressing doubts about the new album: “Hey Em, it’s Paul. I’m listening to the album… Good luck, you’re on your own.” The music video, a comic tribute to “Without Me”, features cameos from 50 Cent, Pete Davidson, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Alchemist, with two rap versions of Eminem.
The new album, due for release this summer, marks his first since 2020’s ‘Music to Be Murdered By’, which topped the Billboard 200. The album announcement follows Eminem’s appearance at the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, with further details revealed by Dr. Dre on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ in March.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who’s in the Eminem Houdini video?
The video, which is reminiscent of Em’s 2009 “Without Me” visual, features Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and 50 Cent, as well as Marshall’s three kids — Hailie, Alaina, and Stevie — and former SNL star Pete Davidson.
When did Eminem’s Houdini come out?
Meanwhile, Eminem’s “Houdini” (released May 31), opened with nearly 49 million streams and 4 million radio impressions. It debuted at No. 8 on Spotify’s US Top 50 chart and No. 4 on the streaming service’s Global Top 50 chart.
Is Eminem Bringing Back Slim Shady?
Eminem has resurrected his mischievous Slim Shady alter ego for the new track “Houdini,” the much-teased lead single from his upcoming album, which is rumored to be titled The Death of Slim Shady
Did Eminem really win a Grammy for Slim Shady?
It won numerous awards, including the MTV Video Music Awards for Best Video and Best Male Video, as well as the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. In October 2011, NME ranked the song at number 80 on their list of “The 150 Best Songs of the Last 15 Years”. The song charted at number 396 on the on NME’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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