Fight Music

D12

About Fight Music

"Fight Music" is a hip hop single by the rap group D12 from their debut album Devil's Night. The song features various lyrics about violence and dangerous street fighting except in two verses: Bizarre's, which features various graphic subjects, namely oral sex with his grandmother, and Eminem's, which talks about the youth, how they feel and how they relate with this song and other songs. The song was produced by Dr. Dre. "Fight Music" is also included on the greatest hits disc of Shady Records' 15th anniversary compilation, Shady XV, which was released on November 24, 2014.  


Year:
2001
4:21
354 
#6

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D12

D12, an initialism for The Dirty Dozen, is an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. D12 has had chart-topping albums in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. D12 was formed in 1996, and achieved mainstream success after Eminem rose to international fame. D12 released the album Devil's Night in 2001 and D12 World in 2004, spawning numerous hits such as "Fight Music", "Purple Pills", "My Band", "How Come" and "Shit on You" throughout that period. Since 2006, Eminem's hiatus and the death of the member Proof resulted in them being less active in subsequent years. more »

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Release and Reception
"Fight Music" is a song by the American hip-hop group D12, which includes renowned rapper Eminem. The song was released as the second single from their album "Devil's Night" in 2001. The song received significant airplay and gathered positive responses from the music critics.
Chart Performance
Despite its controversial lyrics and themes, "Fight Music" managed to reach number 20 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the Australia (ARIA) charts. It also held positions on the charts in Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Music Video
The music video for "Fight Music" featured cameos from celebrities like Dr. Dre and Kon Artis. The video was notorious for its violent scenes but was also praised for being refreshingly different from standard hip-hop videos of the time.
Theme and Lyrics
The song is known for its violent and aggressive lyrics, reflecting anger and rebellion against authority. Part of its popularity stems from D12's and Eminem's unapologetic portrayal of the harsh realities of life in Detroit.
Featured in Media
"Fight Music" has been used in several media outlets, including in the movie "The Longest Yard," the television show "Entourage," and the video game "Def Jam Fight for NY."
Controversies
The song's violent lyrics were criticized by some, leading to controversy and public debates about the influence of such music on listeners.
Sample Usage
"Fight Music" contains samples from the song "Casino Royale" by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass and "My Name Is" by Eminem.
Recognition
In 2002, "Fight Music" was nominated for "Best Video from a Film" at the MTV Video Music Awards because of its use in the film "The Wash."
Collaborations
Although D12 itself includes multiple artists, the group also collaborated with other performers for "Fight Music." The single version of the track features additional vocals from rapper Ice-T.
Sequel Song
A sequel to this song was made in honor of Proof, a member of D12 who had passed away. The sequel, "Fight Music pt. 2," was released as a single in 2015.

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