It received commercial and critical success, with critics praising Eminem for his unique lyrical style, dark humor lyrics, and eccentric personality. The Slim Shady LP debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, just below TLC's FanMail, and number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Although many of the lyrics on the album are considered to be satirical, Eminem also depicts his frustrations of living in poverty. The Slim Shady LP contains cartoonish depictions of violence and heavy use of profanity, which Eminem described as horror film-esque, in that it is solely for entertainment value. Dre, Bass Brothers, and Eminem himself.įeaturing West Coast hip hop, G-funk and horrorcore musical styles, the majority of The Slim Shady LP 's lyrical content is written from the perspective of Eminem's alter ego, named Slim Shady, whom he created on the Slim Shady EP (1997). Dre and Jimmy Iovine, the album features production from Dr. Recorded in Ferndale, Michigan following Eminem's recruitment by Dr. It was released on February 23, 1999, by Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. Dre, Eminem 3:19Ĥ.4 Bad Meets Evil Featuring - Royce Da 5'9" 4:13Ĥ.The Slim Shady LP is the second studio album by American rapper Eminem. The rapper was also sued multiple times following the release of the album for reasons including slander and unauthorized sampling.ġ.1 Public Service Announcment Vocals - Jeff Bass 0:33ġ.3 Guilty Conscience Featuring - Dr. He also became a highly controversial figure due to his lyrical content, which some perceived to be misogynistic and a negative influence on American youth. In the summer of 1999, the rapper frequently performed on the Vans Warped Tour and in hip-hop clubs. Interscope Records awarded him with his own record label, Shady Records, and he embarked on an extensive touring schedule to promote the album. The Slim Shady LP turned Eminem from an unknown rapper into a high-profile celebrity. The record won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, and in 2003, the album was ranked number 273 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The Slim Shady LP went on to be certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The first official single, "My Name Is", peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was met with both critical and commercial success critics praised Eminem for his unique lyrical style, and the record debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart behind TLC's FanMail with 283, 000 copies sold in it's opening week. The lyrics are noted for their over-the-top depictions of violence and heavy use of profanity. The majority of the record's lyrical content is written from the perspective of the rapper's alter ego Slim Shady, whom the rapper created on Slim Shady EP (1997). Dre, the Bass Brothers, and Eminem himself. It was released on February 23, 1999, under Interscope Records and Dr. The Slim Shady LP is the second studio album and first commercial release from the American rapper Eminem.