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Eminem to make final bow as solo artist-report DETROIT (Reuters) - Rap superstar Eminem plans to make his last solo performance in Ireland in September, the Detroit Free Press, his hometown newspaper, said on Friday.
ADVERTISEMENT Citing sources close to the 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, the daily also said his current album "Encore" would probably be his last as he moves to full-time work as a record producer. The final solo appearance of Mathers, the best-selling hip-hop artist ever, would be at a concert in Dublin, Ireland, on Sept. 17, the Free Press said. The newspaper quoted his manager, Paul Rosenberg, as saying no official decision had been made about the future of the Grammy and Oscar-winning artist who has recorded three top-10 albums. But Rosenberg said Mathers' current multi-platinum album was "certainly the cap on this part of his career." Mathers' spokesman at Interscope Records in Los Angeles could not immediately be reached for comment. The Free Press said the rapper, who has sold more than $1 billion worth of records, has grown weary of the media spotlight and may be musically spent. "Marshall feels he's said everything he can say as Eminem," one insider was quoted as saying. "The idea that he intended this ("Encore") to be his last record is something that everyone on the inside circle has known for a while." Another source said "Encore," which was released last year, had been an especially difficult record for the artist to make. "Marshall really struggles to write for himself now, to speak through the voice of Eminem," the source said. "He knows as well as anybody that there comes a point where you risk beating this thing to death." The cover shot on "Encore" shows Mathers taking a bow, and its closing song is entitled "Curtains Down." In the album's liner notes, and in his current concert tour, Mathers has also played up the figurative death of Eminem. "This is how you go out with a bang, baby," Mathers says in one video," after pulling the trigger of a pistol that misfires on himself. |
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Ok, Jay-Z. You know this crap, right? I need attention....my lastest song isn't on radio every five mintues....only every seven and that is unacceptable! | |
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asg said: DETROIT (Reuters) - Rap superstar Eminem plans to make his last solo performance in Ireland in September, the Detroit Free Press, his hometown newspaper, said on Friday.
ADVERTISEMENT Citing sources close to the 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, the daily also said his current album "Encore" would probably be his last as he moves to full-time work as a record producer. The final solo appearance of Mathers, the best-selling hip-hop artist ever, would be at a concert in Dublin, Ireland, on Sept. 17, the Free Press said. The newspaper quoted his manager, Paul Rosenberg, as saying no official decision had been made about the future of the Grammy and Oscar-winning artist who has recorded three top-10 albums. But Rosenberg said Mathers' current multi-platinum album was "certainly the cap on this part of his career." Mathers' spokesman at Interscope Records in Los Angeles could not immediately be reached for comment. The Free Press said the rapper, who has sold more than $1 billion worth of records, has grown weary of the media spotlight and may be musically spent. "Marshall feels he's said everything he can say as Eminem," one insider was quoted as saying. "The idea that he intended this ("Encore") to be his last record is something that everyone on the inside circle has known for a while." Another source said "Encore," which was released last year, had been an especially difficult record for the artist to make. "Marshall really struggles to write for himself now, to speak through the voice of Eminem," the source said. "He knows as well as anybody that there comes a point where you risk beating this thing to death." The cover shot on "Encore" shows Mathers taking a bow, and its closing song is entitled "Curtains Down." In the album's liner notes, and in his current concert tour, Mathers has also played up the figurative death of Eminem. "This is how you go out with a bang, baby," Mathers says in one video," after pulling the trigger of a pistol that misfires on himself. This isn't exatly the full truth. Yes, it is true Em has been hitting the point where there isn't much more he can say as Eminem, that is because he is maturing. There is still talks of a 3 disc set called "The Funeral" in the works. There is a disc to put to rest Slim Shady, a disc to put to rest Eminem and a disc for the new Marshall Mathers. Of course this is all still up in the air and as we all know as fans of Prince especially, nothing is set until it's out. | |
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the best-selling hip-hop artist ever
say wha????? Yesterday is dead...tomorrow hasnt arrived yet....i have just ONE day...
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At least he knows when to hang it up. | |
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VinnyM27 said: Ok, Jay-Z. You know this crap, right? I need attention....my lastest song isn't on radio every five mintues....only every seven and that is unacceptable!
Jay-Z said he would never make another album, but he never said that he wouldnt record or make guest appearances anymore. Onion Juice appears courtesy of Streethop.com | |
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Prettyman19 said: asg said: DETROIT (Reuters) - Rap superstar Eminem plans to make his last solo performance in Ireland in September, the Detroit Free Press, his hometown newspaper, said on Friday.
ADVERTISEMENT Citing sources close to the 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, the daily also said his current album "Encore" would probably be his last as he moves to full-time work as a record producer. The final solo appearance of Mathers, the best-selling hip-hop artist ever, would be at a concert in Dublin, Ireland, on Sept. 17, the Free Press said. The newspaper quoted his manager, Paul Rosenberg, as saying no official decision had been made about the future of the Grammy and Oscar-winning artist who has recorded three top-10 albums. But Rosenberg said Mathers' current multi-platinum album was "certainly the cap on this part of his career." Mathers' spokesman at Interscope Records in Los Angeles could not immediately be reached for comment. The Free Press said the rapper, who has sold more than $1 billion worth of records, has grown weary of the media spotlight and may be musically spent. "Marshall feels he's said everything he can say as Eminem," one insider was quoted as saying. "The idea that he intended this ("Encore") to be his last record is something that everyone on the inside circle has known for a while." Another source said "Encore," which was released last year, had been an especially difficult record for the artist to make. "Marshall really struggles to write for himself now, to speak through the voice of Eminem," the source said. "He knows as well as anybody that there comes a point where you risk beating this thing to death." The cover shot on "Encore" shows Mathers taking a bow, and its closing song is entitled "Curtains Down." In the album's liner notes, and in his current concert tour, Mathers has also played up the figurative death of Eminem. "This is how you go out with a bang, baby," Mathers says in one video," after pulling the trigger of a pistol that misfires on himself. This isn't exatly the full truth. Yes, it is true Em has been hitting the point where there isn't much more he can say as Eminem, that is because he is maturing. There is still talks of a 3 disc set called "The Funeral" in the works. There is a disc to put to rest Slim Shady, a disc to put to rest Eminem and a disc for the new Marshall Mathers. Of course this is all still up in the air and as we all know as fans of Prince especially, nothing is set until it's out. "The Funernal" album was just a rumor - it aint gonna happen. I like Em like a muthafucka, but I think he's reached his peak. He might as while just stop now cause he's keeps going his career might start declining like most artists who to hang in there. Onion Juice appears courtesy of Streethop.com | |
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Prettyman19 said: asg said: DETROIT (Reuters) - Rap superstar Eminem plans to make his last solo performance in Ireland in September, the Detroit Free Press, his hometown newspaper, said on Friday.
ADVERTISEMENT Citing sources close to the 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, the daily also said his current album "Encore" would probably be his last as he moves to full-time work as a record producer. The final solo appearance of Mathers, the best-selling hip-hop artist ever, would be at a concert in Dublin, Ireland, on Sept. 17, the Free Press said. The newspaper quoted his manager, Paul Rosenberg, as saying no official decision had been made about the future of the Grammy and Oscar-winning artist who has recorded three top-10 albums. But Rosenberg said Mathers' current multi-platinum album was "certainly the cap on this part of his career." Mathers' spokesman at Interscope Records in Los Angeles could not immediately be reached for comment. The Free Press said the rapper, who has sold more than $1 billion worth of records, has grown weary of the media spotlight and may be musically spent. "Marshall feels he's said everything he can say as Eminem," one insider was quoted as saying. "The idea that he intended this ("Encore") to be his last record is something that everyone on the inside circle has known for a while." Another source said "Encore," which was released last year, had been an especially difficult record for the artist to make. "Marshall really struggles to write for himself now, to speak through the voice of Eminem," the source said. "He knows as well as anybody that there comes a point where you risk beating this thing to death." The cover shot on "Encore" shows Mathers taking a bow, and its closing song is entitled "Curtains Down." In the album's liner notes, and in his current concert tour, Mathers has also played up the figurative death of Eminem. "This is how you go out with a bang, baby," Mathers says in one video," after pulling the trigger of a pistol that misfires on himself. This isn't exatly the full truth. Yes, it is true Em has been hitting the point where there isn't much more he can say as Eminem, that is because he is maturing. There is still talks of a 3 disc set called "The Funeral" in the works. There is a disc to put to rest Slim Shady, a disc to put to rest Eminem and a disc for the new Marshall Mathers. Of course this is all still up in the air and as we all know as fans of Prince especially, nothing is set until it's out. Like Dr.Dre's Detox? | |
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TonyVanDam said: Prettyman19 said: This isn't exatly the full truth. Yes, it is true Em has been hitting the point where there isn't much more he can say as Eminem, that is because he is maturing. There is still talks of a 3 disc set called "The Funeral" in the works. There is a disc to put to rest Slim Shady, a disc to put to rest Eminem and a disc for the new Marshall Mathers. Of course this is all still up in the air and as we all know as fans of Prince especially, nothing is set until it's out. Like Dr.Dre's Detox?  | |
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asg said: DETROIT (Reuters) - Rap superstar Eminem plans to make his last solo performance in Ireland in September, the Detroit Free Press, his hometown newspaper, said on Friday.
ADVERTISEMENT Citing sources close to the 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, the daily also said his current album "Encore" would probably be his last as he moves to full-time work as a record producer. The final solo appearance of Mathers, the best-selling hip-hop artist ever, would be at a concert in Dublin, Ireland, on Sept. 17, the Free Press said. The newspaper quoted his manager, Paul Rosenberg, as saying no official decision had been made about the future of the Grammy and Oscar-winning artist who has recorded three top-10 albums. But Rosenberg said Mathers' current multi-platinum album was "certainly the cap on this part of his career." Mathers' spokesman at Interscope Records in Los Angeles could not immediately be reached for comment. The Free Press said the rapper, who has sold more than $1 billion worth of records, has grown weary of the media spotlight and may be musically spent. "Marshall feels he's said everything he can say as Eminem," one insider was quoted as saying. "The idea that he intended this ("Encore") to be his last record is something that everyone on the inside circle has known for a while." Another source said "Encore," which was released last year, had been an especially difficult record for the artist to make. "Marshall really struggles to write for himself now, to speak through the voice of Eminem," the source said. "He knows as well as anybody that there comes a point where you risk beating this thing to death." The cover shot on "Encore" shows Mathers taking a bow, and its closing song is entitled "Curtains Down." In the album's liner notes, and in his current concert tour, Mathers has also played up the figurative death of Eminem. "This is how you go out with a bang, baby," Mathers says in one video," after pulling the trigger of a pistol that misfires on himself. ----- Thank God !!!! | |
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well glad he is smart in realizing these things.. at least he isnt milking the cow after the milk has gone dry.
Would love to see that final 3cd set though.. . [Edited 7/15/05 15:21pm] | |
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Good. As someone who can usually tolerate, or at best, moderately enjoy his music, Encore really sucked. The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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I love Eminem so much, but after Encore, I think it's time for him to hang it up. To me, the last record sounded like a poor man's version of everything else he's done, and didn't show much growth. I'd really like to see that supposed 3-disc set, though. | |
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VinnyM27 said: Ok, Jay-Z. You know this crap, right? I need attention....my lastest song isn't on radio every five mintues....only every seven and that is unacceptable!
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What attention would he need? He's one of the biggest rap artist of all time, not to mention very wealthy and well achieved...
I'd say he is playing it smart, and yes.. to some degree it is attention.. he certianly gets long threads at the org whenever there is news about him. | |
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theVelvetRoper said: I love Eminem so much, but after Encore, I think it's time for him to hang it up. To me, the last record sounded like a poor man's version of everything else he's done, and didn't show much growth. I'd really like to see that supposed 3-disc set, though.
Encore showed maturity. Listening to songs like "Mosh", "Yellow Brick Road" "Mockingbird" and "Like Toy Soliders" he can tell he's gotten more serious since the Slim Shady LP - he aint the same guy he was then. It seems like everything he's been through has gotten to him; funny thing is, I always expected him to ridicule everything. And you know what? When I first heard the title-track of Encore, I knew he was tryna tell us something. Onion Juice appears courtesy of Streethop.com | |
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At least he's doing it before EVERYONE hates him. But producing?  | |
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OnionJuice said: theVelvetRoper said: I love Eminem so much, but after Encore, I think it's time for him to hang it up. To me, the last record sounded like a poor man's version of everything else he's done, and didn't show much growth. I'd really like to see that supposed 3-disc set, though.
Encore showed maturity. Listening to songs like "Mosh", "Yellow Brick Road" "Mockingbird" and "Like Toy Soliders" he can tell he's gotten more serious since the Slim Shady LP - he aint the same guy he was then. It seems like everything he's been through has gotten to him; funny thing is, I always expected him to ridicule everything. And you know what? When I first heard the title-track of Encore, I knew he was tryna tell us something. IMHO, Eminem's best songs are the ones when he's serious: Lose Yourself Like Toy Soidiers The Way That I Am Clean Up My Closet | |
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Can we not talk abou Jigga? I secretly want to  him. SECRETLY wit his ugly ass. | |
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Yeah if Funeral happens or doesn't happen, I still like his music. August 1st, I'll be in Tampa enjoying Anger Management III, can't wait. | |
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Eminem is still relevant? The ORG - the only place where you can be called a wigger, a racist and a Nazi and be banned for defending yourself. It's so hard being white nowadays...
Proud to be a NONA GAYE fan! | |
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Now that I think of it His albums ARE in full circle 
The Slim Shady LP The Marshall Mathers LP The Eminem Show and lastly, Encore
I thought Encore was a great album showing all the poersonalities rolled in one. The serious Eminem Side: Mosh Toy Soldiers Yellow Brick Road the funny Slim side: Rain Man Big Weenie Just lose It the Marshall life side: Crazy In Love Mockingbird Evil Deeds Ima miss his cute sexy ass, he coupld spit good too.  
Ima celebrate with my fav. Em song: "Im Back" I murder a rhyme One word at a time U neva heard a mind as perverted as mine U better get rid of that 9 It ain't gonna help (What good is it gonna do against a man that strangles himself?) Best Line Ever from this song 
Verse 3] I take seven -- from ----- stand 'em all in line Add an AK - 47, a revolver, a nine A mack 11 and an all assault a problem of mine A natural old school a bully shot em all at one time Cuz I'm Shady, they call me as crazy As the world was over this whole Y2K thing And by the way, *N'SYNC why do they sing Am I the only one who realizes they stink? Should I dye my hair pink and care what y'all think? Lip sync and buy a bigger size of earrings? It's why I tend to block out when I hear things Cuz all these fans screamin is makin my ears ring So I just, throw up a middle finger and let it linger Longer than the rumor that I was stickin it to Christina Cuz if I ever stuck it to any singer in showbiz It'd be Jennifer Lopez and Puffy you know this! I'm sorry Puff, but I don't give a fuck if this chick was my own mother I still fuck her with no rubber and cum inside her and have a son and a new brother at the same time and just say that it aint mine, what's my name?  Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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TonyVanDam said: OnionJuice said: Encore showed maturity. Listening to songs like "Mosh", "Yellow Brick Road" "Mockingbird" and "Like Toy Soliders" he can tell he's gotten more serious since the Slim Shady LP - he aint the same guy he was then. It seems like everything he's been through has gotten to him; funny thing is, I always expected him to ridicule everything. And you know what? When I first heard the title-track of Encore, I knew he was tryna tell us something. IMHO, Eminem's best songs are the ones when he's serious: Lose Yourself Like Toy Soidiers The Way That I Am Clean Up My Closet He still tight (and funny as hell) even when he aint being serious. Onion Juice appears courtesy of Streethop.com | |
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He should just retire because his beats as a producer are really weak... and that's AFTER Dre gives him leftover drum sounds to use. | |
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CinisterCee said: He should just retire because his beats as a producer are really weak... and that's AFTER Dre gives him leftover drum sounds to use.
Agreed. Those new breed of White Emcees from the Dirty South are making him look like a bitch. | |
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MsLegs said: CinisterCee said: He should just retire because his beats as a producer are really weak... and that's AFTER Dre gives him leftover drum sounds to use.
Agreed. Those new breed of White Emcees from the Dirty South are making him look like a bitch. How? I never even heard any of them  Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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whatever... | |
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paisleypark4 said: MsLegs said: Agreed. Those new breed of White Emcees from the Dirty South are making him look like a bitch. How? I never even heard any of them There are a few white rappers from the Dirty South coming out, but their not necessarily considered to be "emcees" - just "rappers". At the moment, the most prominent one is Paul Wall. Onion Juice appears courtesy of Streethop.com | |
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OnionJuice said: Prettyman19 said: This isn't exatly the full truth. Yes, it is true Em has been hitting the point where there isn't much more he can say as Eminem, that is because he is maturing. There is still talks of a 3 disc set called "The Funeral" in the works. There is a disc to put to rest Slim Shady, a disc to put to rest Eminem and a disc for the new Marshall Mathers. Of course this is all still up in the air and as we all know as fans of Prince especially, nothing is set until it's out. "The Funernal" album was just a rumor - it aint gonna happen. I like Em like a muthafucka, but I think he's reached his peak. He might as while just stop now cause he's keeps going his career might start declining like most artists who to hang in there. "Encore" wasn't all that. If this isn't all hype to sell tickets and a forthcoming compilation then he's doing the right thing. There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently | |
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