Jimmy Conway wrote:Over Em's career he's always flourished being the guy that has to fight, that has to overcome.
But the past few years, that hasn't really been the case. He's extremely popular, most people are either indifferent towards him or is pulling for him.
"Cut the fucking act like you're happy, I'm fucking back again"
Lines like these are a little laughable. He still tries to have that "Fuck you, I'm here, deal with it"
But everyone wants him here. It isn't 2000 anymore. People aren't protesting him like they did then, they aren't freaked out by what he says. The world has been desensitized to most things and Eminem doesn't really bother that many people, no where like he did back in the late 90's early 2000's.
So to get to the point of this thread. I was thinking that he might need some more fuel for the fire. He's the good guy, the guy that everyone came to love and wants him to succeed. It's kind of hard for a millionaire with a flourishing daughter, great life and fan admiration to really get hungry.
No matter how good this album is, it will get ripped apart in comparisons and I just wonder if Em kind likes the thought of that. Just think how much material all the life experiences this album will bring for the future albums of Em.
So to sum up, I think Em is just stirring the pot a little. Not to say this is the main point of the album. The main point is Recovery was shit and Em wanted to do better for himself. And hip hop is struggling and Em wants to do something good for it.
For the love of god. Shut the fuck up