Name: Kamikaze by Eminem
Brand: Eminem
SKU: 602577046216
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2 (91 reviews)

ALBUM Explicit

In case the title Kamikaze didn't provide a clear tell in regards to Eminem's state of mind, the cover art to this surprise 2018 album is an explicit parody of the Beastie Boys' 1986 debut, Licensed to Ill. True heads know that the Beasties originally planned to call Licensed to Ill "Don't Be a Faggot," which the label wisely realized was too antagonistic and homophobic, yet the album was still filled with enough questionable material that the trio spent a good portion of the '90s atoning for their juvenilia -- an understandable action from a group whose members were all entering their thirties. Inviting such comparisons to the Beastie Boys may not be the wisest move for Marshall Mathers. Eminem was 45 when he released Kamikaze, a record that positively seethes with slurs and is drowning in dick jokes. Where the Beasties questioned their past, Eminem finds comfort in it, relying on familiar themes while he celebrates the days that are gone. Coming after Revival, the 2017 album where he grappled with questions of mortality along with the moral rot of the Trump era, the retreat to spitting insults and reflexive anger is a bit of a disappointment, particularly because Kamikaze isn't quite the jolt it was intended to be. Maybe it's because the genesis of the album lies in "Venom," a song Em recorded for the anti-superhero film of the same name, but Kamikaze often feels like an extended exercise in Eminem hitting his marks. Apart from "Fall" -- a spectral cut co-written by Bon Iver's Justin Vernon that's also home to a homophobic swipe at Tyler, The Creator (a lyric that made Vernon disown the track) -- the music is direct, heavy, and claustrophobic. Its insularity suits the solipsistic worldview of Eminem, and its monochromatic pulse also puts his astonishing verbal facility in sharp relief. As sheer performance, Eminem's vocals remain a thing of wonder, which is why it's so dispiriting to hear him circling the drain, relying on old tricks instead of expanding his worldview. He has the musical skills to mature; he's just refusing to let himself act his age. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. The Ringer

by Eminem

Primary Artist: Eminem; Main Performer
Composer: Matthew Norrish Jacobson
M Mathers
R. Spence Jr
R. Fraser
Katorah Marrero
L. Resto; Composer
Lyricist: R. Spence Jr
M Mathers
Katorah Marrero
L. Resto
Matthew Norrish Jacobson
R. Fraser; Composer
Producer: Illadaproducer
Ronny J
Eminem; Production
Composer Lyricist: L. Resto
R. Fraser
M Mathers
Katorah Marrero
Matthew Norrish Jacobson
R. Spence Jr; Other

2. Greatest

by Eminem

Primary Artist: Eminem; Main Performer
Composer: J. Carter
J Miller
A. Hogan
M Mathers
J. Jenks
M Williams
Steve Woods
Anthony Tiffith
K. Lamar; Composer
Lyricist: Steve Woods
M Mathers
K. Lamar
J. Carter
J Miller
A. Hogan
Anthony Tiffith
J. Jenks
M Williams; Composer
Producer: Jeremy Miller
Mike Will Made-it; Production
Composer Lyricist: J. Carter
K. Lamar
J Miller
Steve Woods
M Williams
M Mathers
A. Hogan
Anthony Tiffith
J. Jenks; Other

3. Lucky You

by Eminem, Joyner Lucas

Featured Artist: Joyner Lucas; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Eminem; Main Performer
Composer: R. Fraser
J. Sweet
M Mathers
Gary Lucas
M. Samuels; Composer
Lyricist: J. Sweet
M Mathers
Gary Lucas
M. Samuels
R. Fraser; Composer
Producer: Boi-1da
Illadaproducer
Jahaan Sweet
Eminem; Production
Additional Producer: Eminem; Other
Composer Lyricist: R. Fraser
M. Samuels
Gary Lucas
M Mathers
J. Sweet; Other

4. Paul

by Paul Rosenberg

Primary Artist: Paul Rosenberg; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Rosenberg; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Rosenberg; Composer
Producer: Eminem; Production
Composer Lyricist: Paul Rosenberg; Other

5. Normal

by Eminem

Primary Artist: Eminem; Main Performer
Composer: L. Griffin Jr
Maurice Nichols
M Mathers
R.sheldon
Y. Nagano
R. Fraser
E. Bodin
F Wallin
H. Wirenstrand; Composer
Lyricist: Y. Nagano
M Mathers
E. Bodin
F Wallin
H. Wirenstrand
L. Griffin Jr
Maurice Nichols
R. Fraser
R.sheldon; Composer
Producer: Lonestarrmuzik
Swish Allnet
Illadaproducer
S1; Production
Additional Producer: Swish Allnet; Other
Composer Lyricist: R. Fraser
M Mathers
L. Griffin Jr
Y. Nagano
F Wallin
E. Bodin
H. Wirenstrand
R.sheldon
Maurice Nichols; Other

6. Em Calls Paul

by Eminem

Primary Artist: Eminem; Main Performer
Composer: M Mathers; Composer
Lyricist: M Mathers; Composer
Producer: Eminem; Production
Composer Lyricist: M Mathers; Other

7. Stepping Stone

by Eminem

Composer: M Mathers
L. Resto
M. Resto; Composer
Primary Artist: Eminem; Main Performer
Lyricist: M Mathers
L. Resto
M. Resto; Composer
Producer: Eminem
Luis Resto; Production
Additional Producer: Luis Resto; Other
Composer Lyricist: L. Resto
M. Resto
M Mathers; Other

8. Not Alike

by Eminem, Royce Da 5'9"

Featured Artist: Royce Da 5'9; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Eminem; Main Performer
Composer: R. Spence Jr
R. Montgomery
M Mathers
B Chambers; Composer
Lyricist: R. Spence Jr
M Mathers
B Chambers
R. Montgomery; Composer
Producer: Ronny J
Tay Keith
Eminem; Production
Additional Producer: Eminem; Other
Composer Lyricist: R. Montgomery
M Mathers
B Chambers
R. Spence Jr; Other

9. Kamikaze

by Eminem

Composer: M Mathers
J. Smith
Tim Suby
B. Ervin
Dwayne Simon; Composer
Primary Artist: Eminem; Main Performer
Lyricist: J. Smith
B. Ervin
Dwayne Simon
M Mathers
Tim Suby; Composer
Producer: Eminem
Mike Will Made-it; Production
Additional Producer: Eminem; Other
Composer Lyricist: J. Smith
B. Ervin
Dwayne Simon
M Mathers
Tim Suby; Other

10. Fall

by Eminem

Composer: M Mathers
J. Vernon
Brandon Burton
L. Resto
M Williams; Composer
Primary Artist: Eminem; Main Performer
Lyricist: J. Vernon
L. Resto
M Williams
M Mathers
Brandon Burton; Composer
Producer: Eminem
Tim Suby
Mike Will Made-it; Production
Additional Producer: Eminem; Other
Composer Lyricist: L. Resto
M Williams
J. Vernon
M Mathers
Brandon Burton; Other

11. Nice Guy

by Eminem, Jessie Reyez

Composer: M Mathers
F. Ball
J. Reyez
L. Griffin, Jr.
L. Resto; Composer
Primary Artist: Eminem
Jessie Reyez; Main Performer
Lyricist: L. Resto
J. Reyez
L. Griffin, Jr.
M Mathers
F. Ball; Composer
Producer: Eminem
S1
Fred Ball; Production
Additional Producer: Eminem; Other
Composer Lyricist: L. Resto
M Mathers
F. Ball
L. Griffin
J. Reyez; Other
Jr.: L. Griffin; Other

12. Good Guy

by Eminem, Jessie Reyez

Featured Artist: Jessie Reyez; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Eminem; Main Performer
Composer: Jessie Reyez
Lisa Gomamoto
Norio Joseph Aono
Ray Illya Fraser
Yutaka Yamada
Marshall Mathers; Composer
Lyricist: Yutaka Yamada
Marshall Mathers
Jessie Reyez
Lisa Gomamoto
Norio Joseph Aono
Ray Illya Fraser; Composer
Producer: Eminem
Illadaproducer; Production
Additional Producer: Eminem; Other
Composer Lyricist: Marshall Mathers
Jessie Reyez
Lisa Gomamoto
Ray Illya Fraser
Norio Joseph Aono
Yutaka Yamada; Other

13. Venom

by Eminem

Composer: Marshall Mathers
Roger Troutman
Luis Resto
Roger; Composer
Primary Artist: Eminem; Main Performer
Lyricist: Marshall Mathers
Roger Troutman
Luis Resto; Composer
Producer: Eminem
Luis Resto; Production
Additional Producer: Luis Resto; Other
Composer Lyricist: Marshall Mathers
Luis Resto
Roger Troutman; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 2 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Rap, Hip Hop, Hardcore Rap

Label

Aftermath

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 30, 2018

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602577046216

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Kamikaze

1. The Ringer

2. Greatest

3. Lucky You

4. Paul

5. Normal

6. Em Calls Paul

7. Stepping Stone

8. Not Alike

9. Kamikaze

10. Fall

11. Nice Guy

12. Good Guy

13. Venom

Technical Specifications

Kamikaze

Product information

Release options

1. The Ringer

2. Greatest

3. Lucky You

4. Paul

5. Normal

6. Em Calls Paul

7. Stepping Stone

8. Not Alike

9. Kamikaze

10. Fall

11. Nice Guy

12. Good Guy

13. Venom

Technical Specifications