Role Model

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About Role Model

"Role Model" is a song by American rapper Eminem, that features on his major-label debut album The Slim Shady LP. The song also appears on the deluxe edition of his compilation album, Curtain Call: The Hits. Released as a single in 1999, following "My Name Is", a music video was made, using the heavily censored radio edit. It became a minor hit on the US charts.


Year:
2000
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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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Album Information
"Role Model" was a track on Eminem's second studio album "The Slim Shady LP" which was released on February 23, 1999.
Producer Details
The song was produced by Dr. Dre, who is also the co-owner of the record label, Aftermath Entertainment, under which the album was released.
Chart Rankings
"Role Model" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. However, the album "The Slim Shady LP" reached number two on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Controversial Lyrics
The song is known for its controversial lyrics, representing Eminem's alter ego, Slim Shady, who embodies his dark thoughts and violent tendencies.
Social Commentary
"Role Model" is an ironic title given the song's dark and provocative lyrics. Eminem is critiquing the idea that celebrities should be seen as role models to the public.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Role Model" was directed by Dr. Dre and Phillip Atwell. In the video, Eminem heavily satirizes his public image.
Inspections on Public Figures
In the song, Eminem mocks several public figures including TV host David Letterman, actor/comedian John Candy and pop artist Christina Aguilera.
Censorship
Some lyrics were censored in the clean version of the song because they were considered too offensive or explicit. The censored words included verbal depictions of violence and drug usage.
Sampling
The instrumental beat of "Role Model" contains a sample of the song "Pigs Go Home" by Ronald Stein.
Critic Reception
Despite the controversial lyrics, "Role Model" received positive reviews from critics and is considered one of the stand-out tracks on "The Slim Shady LP."

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