Mar 16, 2016

One was known as the King of Wales who battled Saxons and Vikings in the 9th century.

And though there are 12 centuries, 32 generations and four thousand miles between them, global rap star Eminem could, it seems, be a relative of Welsh King Rhodri Mawr.

Records on US family history site Geni show Eminem linked to leading US families before his lineage goes back to iconic figures in Welsh history like Hywel Dda and Rhodri Mawr.




Wynford Jones, who worked on S4C show DNA Cymru tracing Welsh ancestry, said: “If the genealogy is correct then it looks as though he (Eminem) is a descendant of Rhodri Mawr.”

Rhodri Mawr brought the kingdoms of Gwynedd, Powys and Seisyllwg under his control, and fought the threats of the Saxons and Vikings.

He was the first ruler of Wales to be given the epithet ‘Mawr’ or ‘The Great’, reflecting both his territory and his military achievements.


Rhodri Mawr


Rhodri Mawr fought the threats of the Saxons, who wore helmets like this one found in the grave of a warrior chieftain

SOURCE: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/w...038?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

Mar 14, 2016

Ok, so I've wanted to write this for awhile now, so here it goes:

1. Evil twin was the last track on MMLP2 - Significant because it's the first time I would say he's really made a go at reviving Slim Shady or even suggesting it since Relapse. Combine that with the fact that it was the last track on the album, and hold that thought.

2. In the Phenomenal music video/short film, the chase ends when Eminem falls at the ground floor of a building which seems to be a stage having Dr. Dre standing at the corner saying, "Right on time". Eminem is then shown to grab a mic and standing facing the lights till the camera shuts off.

3. On 'Medicine Man' Em's last few lines... "Dre make the bass pump and let the tape run for old time's sake, I spit it straight through, this is take one,the moment you're waiting for has come but..."

4. Em was supposedly recording for LL Cool J, and expressed direct public interest in recording again with Redman.

5. Em posted a 'random' picture of a tape collection obviously covering old school artists.

6. Em re-releases SSLP on tape.

7. At Lollapalooza, Em wore Ice-T and Beastie Boys t-shirts.

Conclusion: Em has blatantly suggested that he is clearly inspired, motivated and influenced to take it back to the old school days. This being said, I believe he is clearly currently recording or at least planning on recording an album which takes it back to the original formula of SSLP with Dr Dre production, fused with old school elements of that time and prior. I hope and pray that Bass Brothers would lead production as per SSLP, but I'm sure you know what I mean.

Very keen to discuss this and hear alternate opinions.

 

Feb 13, 2016

 

Jan 29, 2016

 

Jan 14, 2016

Thought this would be a good #tbt to share with the board. Some of the younger posters may have never seen this. Hard to believe this album is 16 years old now. I remember riding my bike to the record store and buying it when I was 15. Em sure has changed alot since then. The whole world has.

 

Jan 7, 2016

Basically, which song represents the whole theme of the album. Something like this:
Infinite - Infinite (Title track, shows off his lyrical ability also present in every other song on the album)
SSLP - Just Don't Give A f--- (Slim Shady talks about how he doesn't give a f--- and how he is willing to do any crazy over the top thing)
MMLP - Marshall Mathers (Title track for the album, shows a much more serious side of Em and showing us his current problems involving fame and family)
TES - Sing For The Moment (A mature song talking about his younger fans and the effect he has on them, while also telling us a bit about him possibly having to face jail time)
Encore - Encore (Title track, meant to be his final show, and ends with death)
Relapse - Deja Vu (Talking about losing his best friend, his drug addiction, and Slim Shady haunting him, all themes throughout the album)
Recovery - Going Through Changes (Talking about losing his best friend, his drug addiction, Slim Shady haunting him, pretty much like Deja Vu, but actually working to change his ways, and come back better than ever)
MMLP2 - Rap God (Showing off lyrical creativity, his skills as a rapper, and containing references to previous albums while not feeling like he's just "stealing" from his other albums, but more like a retrospective on them, and the original MMLP in general)

 

Jan 2, 2016

https://www.change.org/p/koolo-to-leak-nut-up

 

Dec 17, 2015

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Nov 22, 2015

Ohhh a new Eminem thread. How great, huh?
and no I'm not @Immy or @DMX and it may come as a surprise, but other people can make threads as well.

Basically, the idea of the thread is to summarize Eminem's life/career/last 20 years in one album. You can use whatever songs you want and in whatever order you want. No need to be chronological or whatever. Only limitation is to keep it around 20-22 songs. If your tracklist comes with a little explanation, it will be cool, but who am I to give you orders.

THIS IS NOT TOP 20 EMINEM'S SONGS OR YOUR FAVOURITE EMINEM SONGS.
Think about it like this, if you were Eminem and wanted to explain your life through a certain number of songs which song would you choose? Something like biography of the artist.


Ok, my list

The Eminem's Life LP

1. Rock Bottom
2. 8 Mile
3. Lose Yourself
4. Just Don't Give A f---
5. My Name is
6. The Real Slim Shady
7. Marshall Mathers
8. Cleanin Out My Closet
9. Stan
10. The Way I Am
11. Sing For The Moment
12. Till I Collapse
13. No Apologies
14. Careful What You Wish For
15. Dudey
16. Deja Vu
17. Beautiful
18. Going Through Changes
19. Not Afraid
20. Guts Over Fear
21. Rap God
22. Infinite

First 3 songs are about him being nobody and trying to make it.
4-8 songs are him going mainstream
9-11 are about his fame and how he dealt with it
12-13 are about him staying true to himself despite everything
14-19 are about him going into depression and addiction and recovering
20 realising that everything he could say is already said
21 is him proclaiming to be on top of the game
22 because fu- it


This message was proudly sponsored by all the @NewNigs #NowThenForever #TakeOver #GRSinSpirit

Im out

 

Oct 28, 2015

 

Oct 23, 2015

I keep catching myself revisiting this album, really more than any other Em album right now.
Literally think this has aged perfectly.
Bad Guy, Legacy, Berzerk, Rap God, Brainless, STIW, Headlights, Evil Twin, Baby, Groundhogs Day, Beautiful Pain, and Don't Front are all great songs imo.
a------ has some of the best verses we've seen since his comeback.
Love Game is a fun song to listen to.
The only songs I skip on this album is Wicked Ways and Desperation (2 bonus tracks)

Cmon someone has to agree with me right.

 

Oct 10, 2015

This video is an excerpt from the 1st Wembley concert that I've edited. Enjoy!

 

Sep 27, 2015

If this n----- had full control over a twitter. What would be the s--- he tweets?

 

Sep 18, 2015

 

Sep 14, 2015

I'm 10.

Also, did you know that the man who invented college, didn't actually go to college?

 

Sep 10, 2015

 

Sep 4, 2015

OMFG the RAP GOD snapped on this sh-t. (side note: the guy on the hook sounds like Kon Artist)



That beat is dope as f-ck, Infinite had some gems.

 

Aug 15, 2015

Yo, Me and @Him Shadow are collecting info of Eminem demo tapes... Feel Free to drop some info if its not on our list...

We got this now:
New Jacks - 1st self titled EP - 1988
Side A -
Irv ski vs new jacks
Eat it
Blown Away

Side B -
Take 87 & A Half
Teachin' You A Lesson
Hard MFer


Bassmint Productions - Most Suckerish
Side A -
Mic Check One Two
Rock Your World
Purple p---- Saga Bellbottom Pants
Caucasian p----
Van vs Ham
Prehistoric Doo Doo

Side B -
Funktified Dreads
Studio Lines
We're Rockin' Babe


Bassmint Productions - Bassmint '91
Side A -
Get My Drift
The Day I Died In Bed
Herpes At Christmastime
The Introduction

Side B -
Phone Cabbage
It Is Not (It Is So)
I Got Ketchup
Yer Armpits


Bassmint Productions - Unknown Tape (1990)
Side A -
Passin' Out Concussions
Smoke Crack On The Mic
Don't Chew With Your Mouth Full

Side B -
Change the Station / Nation
Stay In The Darkness
Positive Identity


Soul Intent Tape (around 1990)
Side A -
Unreallistically Graphic
One-Handed Juggler

Side B -
Soul Intent
Still In The Bassmint

Steppin' On To The Scene (1990)
Side A -
Steppin' On To The Scene
Fattest Skinny Kid Alive
Under New Management

Side B -
Style-O-Maniac
Enuff Is Enuff
Lord Have Mercy


Still In The Bassmint (1992)
Soul Side -
Unreallistically Graphic
The Day It Dawned

Intent Side -
One-Handed Juggler
Conceptual Corrections
Soul Intent

f---in' Backstabber (1995)
f---in Backstabber (Skit)
f---in Backstabber
Biterphobia

Eminem Rough Demo '97 (1997)
01. No One Iz Iller Than Me
02. Low, Down, Dirty
03. Dumpin'
04. Slim Shady

any help is appreciated:emyasss:

 

Aug 13, 2015

Finally a thread where all Eminem fans can get along. I'll be posting a throwback Em song every Thursday. I think the cutoff will be roughly 5 years, so Recovery & Relapse will be included. Let me know if you want to be added to the mention list.

Since Straight Outta Compton is officially releasing in theaters tomorrow, I think it's only right that we start the thread off with Forgot About Dre. This was the 2nd single from 2001, and went on to win the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2001. The song was a response to Dre's critics who had questioned his skills after The Chronic was released, but Eminem stole the show with possibly his best hook of all time.