My Name Is
Ameritz - Tributes, Eminem
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[Eminem] This ain't beef man I don't know what the f*ck to call it But no beef Whattup X? I float like big spirit in this bitch I'm ghostly Rush me, cause you ain't gonna live to roast me I'd have my motherfuckin ass kicked by Moby if I let some bitch in the Can like 'Bis cop over me to do war, and try to bring my crew back down I'll never stoop, to that level, to do that now I got a new cat, this time I'm pullin two gats out With bullets, I finally got somethin to shoot at now [Xzibit] Let's see who got they city on lock Let's see who got the better aim with the glock Let's see who come out on top Let's see who REALLY want they name in the streets Let's see who want to die the same time as me and make ends meet Now was I, blessed with a gift, or cursed with a curse? I follow, hearse after hearse, with verse after verse And I'll be damned if I let Billy dance Dupri Or anybody swing an axe at my family tree, so now [Chorus: Nate Dogg] I love it when you niggaz be talkin, sayin my name Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same Better have a strap my nigga, simple and plain Put your nuts on the table, my nigga let's play the game Heard you so long, you be up to get the pain I don't want to hear what you meant, do not explain Right before you lay in your coffin, hoe say my name [Xzibit] Why do you hate me? (Hate me) I came from nothin Blood sweat and tears, you did not create me How can you doubt me? (Doubt me) You don't know shit about me There'd be no West coast without me Cut with the bullshit (Bullshit) I struggle for survival And now you tryin to act like my rival? Watch what you say partner, it's a small earth Don't play games with your life nigga, it's not worth all the pain (all the pain) all the agony (all the agony) All the horror (all the horrow) all the tragedy (all the tragedy) Put your hands up people, it's time to fight now I beat holes in your chest, remain hostile Threaten my life? (C'mon!) One day you'll understand They say that pride is the sign of a foolish man So who the F*CK?! (Who the F*CK?!) you think you talkin to Live and direct in the flesh, I'm right in FRONT OF YOU! [Chorus] [Eminem] I never really smashed on Jermaine's ass, Dre smashed him Nobody ganged up 'til he came back and jacked him I never really brought it to his ass, I tapped him I coulda been like Treach, boom-bapped and slapped him purple, for mimickin him with two rappin Urkels I coulda snapped, took it past rap and hurt you But I didn't, I kept it on wax and served you I "Square Dance" cause I'm sick of rappin circles around these clowns, stready tryin to call me out It's like I'm listenin to motherfuckin dogs meow You'd probably do better tryin to come and stomp me out You don't want it with rap, this is what I'm all about - see'mon (I) No gangsta you ain't either (Will) But I know that I spit "Ether" (Not) I shoulda crossed your belly (Lose) Show you I'm not R. Kelly X, pass me the weed, I'ma put my ashes out on his ass For the last time man.. {*scratched* - "Watch your fuckin mouth"} [Chorus] [Eminem] For the last time man, I'm through
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7 facts about this song
Release and Certification"My Name Is" is a song by American rapper Eminem, which was released as his major-label debut single. The song was unleashed on January 25, 1999.
- It gained immense popularity and was eventually certified 4x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2018.
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Chart PerformanceThe single catapulted Eminem's career, peaking at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
- Outside the U.S, the song reached number one in Ireland and Norway, while securing top ten spots in many other countries including Australia, Canada and the UK.
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ProductionThe catchy beat and sample in the song are from Labi Siffre's 1975 track "I Got The...". The reworking of this track was done by Dr. Dre, Eminem's producer and mentor.
- Eminem and Dr Dre finished the song in just one day.
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Accolades"My Name Is" is an award-winning song, claiming the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance in 2000.
- The song was also ranked at number 26 on "VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s" and was listed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Phillip Atwell, is as outrageous as the lyrics of the song, featuring Eminem in various roles, including a psychiatric patient and a proud graduate.
- The video earned two awards at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards - for Best New Artist and Best Editing.
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Lyrics and ControversiesThe song's lyrics feature Eminem's dark sense of humor, as well as themes of violent and disturbing imagery.
- The lyrical content stirred controversy with its vivid descriptions and language, causing a version with altered lyrics to be aired on MTV and radio stations.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe song established Eminem's controversial and rebellious image, influencing a generation of rappers who imitated his aggressive and irreverent style.
- "My Name Is" is often referenced in popular culture, showing up in movies, TV shows, and other musicians' work.
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