Sing for the Moment

Eminem

About Sing for the Moment

"Sing for the Moment" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fourth album The Eminem Show (2002). It was released in February 25, 2003, as the fourth single from The Eminem Show and the final single in the United States. The song samples "Dream On" by American hard rock band Aerosmith. "Sing for the Moment" received positive reviews from music critics, with many critics praising Eminem's rapping ability, the lyrics, and the "Dream On" sample. "Sing for the Moment" proved to be successful, peaking inside the Top 10 in twenty countries. In the United States, "Sing for the Moment" reached number fourteen on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also a number-one hit in Portugal. The song, along with the original "Dream On", was used in a trailer for the 2016 animated film Sing. 


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2002
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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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Song Background
"Sing for the Moment" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fourth studio album "The Eminem Show" (2002). It was released as the fourth single from the album.
Song Meaning
The song touches on Eminem's feelings about being a high-profile celebrity, and the scrutiny and controversy that come along with that. He also discusses the role and influence of his lyrics on his audience, particularly the youth.
Use of Samples
Eminem sampled the song "Dream On" by the rock band Aerosmith for the song's beat. The guitar solo is directly taken from the original Aerosmith song.
Featured Artist
Aerosmith's lead guitarist, Joe Perry, played the guitar solo at the end of "Sing for the Moment". Eminem personally asked Perry to play the solo.
Commercial Success
The song reached No. 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No. 6 in the UK, and reached the top 10 in many other countries. It was also certified Platinum in Australia.
Music Video
The music video directed by Philip G. Atwell features Eminem rapping at various locations, including New York City and Newark, New Jersey. It also includes footage of the rapper's concerts and shots of his fans from all walks of life.
Controversy
While the song was generally received positively, it was also a source of controversy due to the strong language and mature themes Eminem uses to express his frustration towards media criticism.
Grammy Nomination
Despite the controversy, "Sing for the Moment" was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 2004 Grammy Awards, but it ultimately lost to "Lose Yourself", another song by Eminem.
Legacy
Apart from its commercial success, "Sing for the Moment" is considered one of Eminem's most introspective and meaningful songs, providing insight into his life and career struggles.
Live Performances
Eminem performed the song at various concerts and awards show. A memorable performance was at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards, where he brought out Joe Perry to perform the guitar solo live.

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