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The opening track to 'Music To Be Murdered By' samples Alfred Hitchcock's chilling narration from his 1958 compilation album of the same name, the only record the director ever released. Over a sung chorus that imagines the end drawing near, Eminem defends his legacy and longevity against the inconsistency of his critics.
He addresses the reception to his previous album, noting the contradiction: when he had something to say, listeners complained; when he focused purely on technical skill, they said he had nothing to say. The verse catalogues the impossible demands placed on him, too angry, too tame, needing different producers, pulled in opposite directions by fans and detractors alike. He acknowledges the modest critical response to recent work but frames it in the context of other artists who weathered similar treatment, refusing to let the shifting opinions define him.
The track sets the tone for an album named after Hitchcock's project, establishing a posture of defiant self-awareness. Eminem raps that he still sells millions even when an album is poorly received, and that the contradictory nature of public judgment has become almost comical to him.
"Premonition (Intro)" is a track by Eminem, from the album Music To Be Murdered By, released 17th January 2020. The track is 2:54 long. It's filed under Hip-Hop/Rap. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about Eminem.
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