http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO2wA0Te0wM
It's such a fantastic song. I don't think is even the best Eminem song, and he definitely has other stuff that's lyrically more complex and impressive, yet, that doesn't mean much because Lose Yourself is probably the best example of what's so good about hip-hop.
From the very second the song starts, you know that is gonna be special. Eerie/atmospheric intro that sets up the tone for the rest of the record: a tale of an underdog that finally has the chance to achieve the recognition he deserves.
Just fantastic lyrics all around that are relatable to almost anyone and an amazing, instantly recognizable beat that will stay in your mind forever. But what makes this song such a classic is the intensity behind everything. This is an artist at his absolute best; a song that was written and produced by himself, none of that ghostwriter/ghostproducer bullshit. There have been a lot of great rappers that have come out in recent years, but honestly, I doubt I'll ever see anyone rapping at this level.
The song transmits such a feeling of urgency which I find particularly interesting considering that at this point Eminem was already on top of the world and had 2 of the best selling albums of the decade in the US, so he didn't have anything to prove.
Everytime I hear the "I don't like rap, but do like Eminem" argument, this is always, always the song people bring up. It's understandable because Lose Yourself has a huge appeal that transcends the genre.
Lose Yourself is the anthem ball players play at the locker room, boxers use as their entrance theme, EVO players listen to and win tournaments. A masterpiece.
It's such a fantastic song. I don't think is even the best Eminem song, and he definitely has other stuff that's lyrically more complex and impressive, yet, that doesn't mean much because Lose Yourself is probably the best example of what's so good about hip-hop.
From the very second the song starts, you know that is gonna be special. Eerie/atmospheric intro that sets up the tone for the rest of the record: a tale of an underdog that finally has the chance to achieve the recognition he deserves.
Just fantastic lyrics all around that are relatable to almost anyone and an amazing, instantly recognizable beat that will stay in your mind forever. But what makes this song such a classic is the intensity behind everything. This is an artist at his absolute best; a song that was written and produced by himself, none of that ghostwriter/ghostproducer bullshit. There have been a lot of great rappers that have come out in recent years, but honestly, I doubt I'll ever see anyone rapping at this level.
The song transmits such a feeling of urgency which I find particularly interesting considering that at this point Eminem was already on top of the world and had 2 of the best selling albums of the decade in the US, so he didn't have anything to prove.
Everytime I hear the "I don't like rap, but do like Eminem" argument, this is always, always the song people bring up. It's understandable because Lose Yourself has a huge appeal that transcends the genre.
Lose Yourself is the anthem ball players play at the locker room, boxers use as their entrance theme, EVO players listen to and win tournaments. A masterpiece.
And it won an Oscar
