Mosh
Eminem
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"Mosh" is a protest song by Eminem from his fifth studio album 'Encore' released in 2004.
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Political ContextThe song was produced in the context of the 2004 US Presidential Election, featuring strong criticism against then-President George W. Bush.
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Anti-war MessageEminem uses the song to express his anti-war stance, specifically targeting the Iraq war, which was a contentious issue during the 2004 election.
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Criticism of the GovernmentThe song criticizes the government not only for its war politics, but also for domestic issues such as education, the economy and social issues.
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Animated Music VideoThe music video for "Mosh" is animated and showcases a group of people who are tired of the government marching towards the polls to vote, indicating the potential power of people to influence politics through democratic means.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite its controversial nature and politically charged messages, "Mosh" ranked 58th on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Video DirectorThe music video was directed by Ian Inaba, a Japanese-American documentarian, music video director and journalist.
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Late ReleaseInterestingly, "Mosh" was released just a week before the 2004 presidential election.
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ReceptionThe song was widely praised for its political messages and the sincerity of Eminem's delivery. It was also hailed as a return to his serious, powerful style after some critics felt that he'd grown too silly or comedic.
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Live PerformancesEminem performed "Mosh" live at the 52nd Grammy Awards ceremony on Feb 13, 2011, as a part of a medley, despite the song being nearly 7 years old at the time.
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Featured ArtistsAlthough Eminem is the sole performed artist, the song has additional vocals provided by female vocalist Dina Rae.
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Controversial LyricsSome of the song's lyrics caused controversy including lines where Eminem implies he'd like to see Bush removed from office, indicating a wish for a radical change in political leadership.
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LegacyThe song "Mosh" continues to be remembered as one of Eminem's most politically potent tracks.
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