Infinite (Eminem album)
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November 12, 1996 |
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1995 |
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Infinite ( English for: " infinite ", " limitless ") is the first solo album by the US rapper Eminem . It was released on November 12, 1996 on the Detroit independent label Web Entertainment.
History of origin
After several years of only recording demo tracks with the help of the Bass Brothers , Eminem was ready to release his first professional album. As a result, Infinite was written and recorded in 1995. Shortly before the album was released, the rapper changed his name from M&M to Eminem. Due to the artist's low level of awareness at the time, only 1,000 copies were made, which at the time didn't sell well, but are coveted collector's items today.
content
In contrast to later releases by Eminem, Infinite is characterized by relatively harmless lyrics and a consistently positive message - among other things because the rapper hoped to be played on local radio stations.
Production and samples
All of the songs on the album were produced by Eminem's friend and D12 member Kon Artis , who goes on to produce under his real name Denaun Porter, with the Bass Brothers serving as executive producers . DJ Head is only responsible for the production of the WEGO Interlude ski . Eminem himself was also involved in the production.
There are four samples on the album. Open Mic contains elements of Gimme Your Love by Curtis Mayfield , Backstabber samples Eminem's own song Fuckin 'Backstabber and Jealousy Woes II contains samples of Jealous by LL Cool J and The World Is Yours by Nas .
Cover design
The cover of Infinite is kept very simple. It only consists of the lettering Eminem (in the upper part) and Infinite (in the lower part) on a black background. A white line runs horizontally in the middle and white spots can be seen here and there.
Guest Posts
In addition to Eminem, six of the ten songs feature other artists, all of whom come from the Detroit underground. The rapper Eye-Kyu appears on the songs It's OK and 313 . Three and Kon Artis , who also worked on Searchin ' and Backstabber , are represented at Maxine . The D12 -member Kuniva and the rapper Thyme are on open mic to hear while Proof and DJ Head in the Skit WEGO Interlude have a guest appearance. Eminem also works on Searchin ' with singer Angela Workman.
Track list
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| 1 | Infinite | Denaun Porter | 4:02 | |
| 2 | WEGO Interlude (Skit) | DJ head and proof | DJ Head | 0:24 |
| 3 | It's OK | Eye-kyu | Denaun Porter | 3:31 |
| 4th | Tonite | Denaun Porter | 3:44 | |
| 5 | 313 | Eye-kyu | Denaun Porter | 4:12 |
| 6th | Maxine | Kon Artis and Three | Denaun Porter | 3:56 |
| 7th | Open Mic | Kuniva and Thyme | Denaun Porter | 4:02 |
| 8th | Never 2 Far | Denaun Porter | 3:38 | |
| 9 | Searchin ' | Kon Artis and Angela Workman | Denaun Porter | 3:46 |
| 10 | Backstabber | Kon Artis | Denaun Porter | 3:24 |
| 11 | Jealousy Woes II | Denaun Porter | 3:20 |
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In 2009, as part of the promotion for Eminem's sixth studio album Relapse, the album was offered for free download on the Internet and can now also be purchased as a CD from various online retailers.
On November 17, 2016, a remastered version of the title track Infinite was released as a single for download on iTunes for the 20th anniversary of the album . The song reached number 97 in the US charts.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Limited to 1,000
- ↑ Rating: allmusic.com
- ↑ Rating: RapReviews.com ( Memento of the original from April 4, 2013 on WebCite ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Chart sources: DE AT CH UK US
- ↑ Infinite for free download
| Studio albums |
Infinite • The Slim Shady LP • The Marshall Mathers LP • The Eminem Show • Encore • Relapse • Recovery • The Marshall Mathers LP 2 • Revival • Kamikaze • Music to Be Murdered By |
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| Extended plays |
Slim Shady EP • Hell: The Sequel |
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| Compilation albums |
The Singles • Curtain Call: The Hits |
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| Video albums |
The Up in Smoke Tour • E • All Access Europe • Eminem Presents: The Anger Management Tour • Live from New York City |
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| Featurings |
Dead Wrong • Forgot About Dre • The Watcher • Rock City • Hellbound • One Day at a Time (Em's Version) • Welcome 2 Detroit • Smack That • Drop the World • Roman's Revenge • That's All She Wrote • I Need a Doctor • Writer's Block • Throw That • My Life • C'mon Let Me Ride • Calm Down • Twerk Dat Pop That! • Best Friend • Speedom (WWC2) • The Hills Remix • Caterpillar • Homicide • Bang |
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