The album also generated some controversy for its diss tracks about various artists, as well as spurring accusations of homophobia. Some praised it as an improvement over the rapper's previous album and a welcome return to the sound of his earlier, more aggressive material, while others criticized its lack of adaption to the current sound of hip hop, and as a result, found it outdated. Kamikaze received generally mixed reviews from critics. The artwork is an homage to Beastie Boys' debut album, Licensed to Ill (1986). Kamikaze represents a continuation of this response, containing various insults against critics and rappers alike.
In response to the criticism, Eminem released a remix of the song " Chloraseptic" in January 2018 with 2 Chainz and Phresher. Dre served as executive producers, while production for individual tracks comes from a variety of musicians.įollowing the polarizing reception of his previous album, Revival (2017), music journalists debated over whether the rapper's relevance and ability were waning. The album features guest appearances from Joyner Lucas, Royce da 5'9", Jessie Reyez, and uncredited vocals by Justin Vernon. It had not been previously reported that the Secret Service had visited the rapper, and the claim - assuming it was meant seriously - could not immediately be verified.Kamikaze (stylized as KAMIKAZƎ) is the tenth studio album by American rapper Eminem, released on August 31, 2018, through Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, and Interscope Records, and without prior announcement. He also said, referring to the president, that “Agent Orange just sent the Secret Service/to meet in person to see if I really think of hurting him/or ask if I’m linked to terrorists/I said, ‘Only when it comes to ink and lyricists.’” That line in the sand, was it even worth it? ‘Cause the way I see people turning Is making it seem worthless It’s starting to defeat the purpose I’m watching my fan base shrink to thirds And I was just trying to do the right thing, but word In “The Ringer,” the opening track of the new album, Eminem appears to second-guess himself, rapping that “if I could go back, I’d at least reword it/and say I empathize with the people this evil serpent sold the dream to that he’s deserted.” “And any fan of mine/who’s a supporter of his/I’m drawing in the sand a line/you’re either for or against,” he rapped, shortly before giving the middle finger to the camera.
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