Guilty Conscience
Eminem
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"Guilty Conscience" was released as a single on June 8, 1999.
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Artists CollaborationThis track is remarkable for being the first major collaboration between Dr. Dre and Eminem.
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Storytelling FormatThe song is presented in a unique skit-like format, where Dr. Dre and Eminem play the roles of voices in the minds of people contemplating crimes.
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Debate ThemeThroughout the song, Dr. Dre's character urges the would-be criminals not to commit the crimes, while Eminem's character encourages them.
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Third Person RoleBoth Dr. Dre and Eminem then proceed to argue about the morality of the actions in question for the third person considering committing the crime.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Philip Atwell, won the Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video in 2000.
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No ChorusIn a unique twist for a rap song, there is no repeated chorus in "Guilty Conscience" — just three separate stories told through the lyrics.
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Album Feature"Guilty Conscience" is part of "The Slim Shady LP" which is Eminem's second studio album released on February 23, 1999.
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Billboard ChartDespite its controversial content, the song did relatively well on the charts and peaked at number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Controversial ContentDue to its controversial content about crimes, the song was heavily censored for radio play.
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Live PerformanceThe song was performed live with a full orchestral backing at the 2000 Grammy Awards.
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Co-ProducerThe track is co-produced by Dr. Dre and Eminem, demonstrating Eminem's skills behind the mixing board as well as on the mic.
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Grammy Nomination"Guilty Conscience" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, but did not win.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its engaging storytelling, unique format and the strong chemistry between Dr. Dre and Eminem.
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