When I'm Gone

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About When I'm Gone

"When I'm Gone" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his first greatest hits compilation album Curtain Call: The Hits (2005). It was released on December 6, 2005, the same day as the album was released, as the lead single. "When I'm Gone" received mostly positive reviews from music critics. The song charted at number eight on the United States Billboard Hot 100, number 22 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart, number four on the UK Singles Chart and on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, the latter being the only country where it peaked at number one.  


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Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; often stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is consistently cited as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time in any genre, with Rolling Stone ranking him 83rd on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and labelling him the "King of Hip Hop". He will often be called " Slim Shady" at times. He has gotten into quite some rap battles against MGK, ( Machine Gun Kelly) Snoop Dog, etc. more »

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Songwriter and Producer
"When I'm Gone" was both written and produced by Eminhm, whose real name is Marshall Mathers.
Release Date and Album
The song was released on December 6, 2005. It's included in Eminem's first greatest hits compilation album, "Curtain Call: The Hits".
Chart Performance
"When I'm Gone" was a commercial success, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, and number four on the UK Singles Chart.
Plot and Theme
The lyrics describe Eminem's struggle with balancing his career and home life, ultimately choosing to prioritize his family. It’s a highly emotional song dealing with his feelings of guilt and regret over his absence from his daughter's life due to his music career and personal issues.
Music Video
The music video for "When I'm Gone", directed by Anthony Mandler, shows Eminem rapping in various locations, including a therapy session and a live concert. The video also features his daughter, Hailie Jade Mathers.
Awards and Nominations
"When I'm Gone" received a nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.
Influence and Impact
The song exposed a more mature, reflective side of Eminem and was praised for shedding light on the difficulties faced by music artists in maintaining a healthy family life.
Song Inspiration
Eminem wrote "When I'm Gone" after finishing his Anger Management tour in 2005, during a period when he was dealing with a drug problem. The song describes these real-life events.
Samples
The song samples the track "Dream On" by American band Aerosmith in the hook.
Commercial Success Worldwide
Aside from reaching top ten in the US and UK, "When I'm Gone" also secured top ten positions in many other countries, such as Austria, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Sweden.

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