2. Eminem: Top 15 Hip Hop Artists

You may not be surprise by the picks by now however, Eminem has been a monster since he enters the music industry. Marshall B. Mathers Aka (Eminem) is a native of Michigan. Eminem signed with Dr. Dre record Aftermath Entertainment in 1996, after he released his first project called Infinite. In 1999, he releases The Slim Shady LP, which earn Shady’s his first of many Grammy award for Best Rap Album.  Slim Shady LP, debuted at number 2 on the US billboard charts, most noteworthy, selling over 285,000 during the first two week of sale.

The first album best singles were “My Name Is”, and “Just Don’t Give a Fuck” also began quadruple-platinum along the years. While in 2002, Eminem follow up with The Marshall Mathers LP and Eminem Show. By this time, every around the world knew who Marshall Mathers were. This album was certified diamond in the U.S., which he won more Grammy awards also; Eminem was an original member of the Midwest Hip Hop groups Soul Intent and D12. Next, Shady’s would found his own record label Shady Records, which help launch the career of 50 Cent around 2001.

Over 20 something years, Mr. Mathers has sold over 200 million albums worldwide, making he one of the top-selling artists of all time. Mr. Shady is the second best-selling male artist in of Nielsen Sound Scan era, and the best selling Hip Hop artist in United States history. Furthermore, my favorite track from Eminem was “Till I Collapse” featuring another Hip Hop legend Nate Dogg, RIP. “Lose Yourself” was another one of my all-time favorite tracks.

List of Albums

1. Infinite
2. The Slim Shady LP
3. The Marshall Mathers LP
4. The Eminem Show
5. Encore
6. Relapse
7. Recovery
8. The Marshall Mathers LP 2

Marshall’s had numerous of tops singles tracks including; “My Name Is”, “The Real Slim Shady”, “The Way I Am”, “I’m Back”, “Without Me”, “Lose Yourself”, “Encore”, “Crack a Bottle” featuring Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. Shady’s has a chart full of hits and we could be all day naming them. I didn’t leave out “Not Afriad” and “Love the Way You Lie” featuring Rihanna. He worked with all of the super stars around the world, also performed with country music artists and rocks music artists as well. Here are a list artists in which he was featured with: B.I.G., Dr. Dre, Akon, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, B.O.B., Nicki Minaj, Skylar Grey, Busta Rhymes, Xzbit, Pink.

Watch “My Name Is” the visual by Slim Shady AKA Eminem.