Reviewers generally praised its production, but were divided in their responses towards the writing and overuse of accents throughout the album. Relapse was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).Ĭritically, the album received mixed reviews. Dre and 50 Cent, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It produced four singles: " Crack a Bottle", " We Made You", "3 a.m.", and "Beautiful", as well as the promotional single: " Old Time's Sake". It also reached number one in twelve other countries. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 608,000 copies in its first week. One of the most anticipated albums of 2009, Relapse debuted at No. During the recording period, a handful of songs intended for Relapse were leaked on the Internet. Dre's catalog that challenged his rhythm to experiment with different flows. Dre allowed Eminem to pick the beats from Dr. Dre stated his intention to dedicate two months to the production of the album.
A return of his Slim Shady alter ego, Eminem stated that the album's theme was more reminiscent of The Slim Shady LP (1999) and The Marshall Mathers LP (2000). Relapse is a concept album that revolves around horror, drug rehabilitation and relapse. Relapse: Refill, Relapse 2 and Recovery.Dre, Mark Batson, and Eminem handled production. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2008 to 2009 at several recording studios, and Dr. It was his first album of original material since Encore (2004), following a four-year hiatus from recording due to his writer's block and an addiction to prescription sleeping medication. It was released on May 19, 2009, through Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, and Interscope Records. Relapse is the sixth studio album by American rapper Eminem. " Crack a Bottle" Released: February 2, 2009.
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