By: Ashley BeachSpencer Buehner

Jace Peronto

BackgroundEminem’s real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III.He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on October 17, 1972 to Debbie Briggs-Mathers and Marshall Bruce Mathers II.Eminem began lip-synching at the age of 4, rapping at the age of 14, and became well known for his abilities at the age of 17.

History Eminem’s mom was unable to maintain a stable environment for him. He was consistently on the move between Missouri, Detroit, and Michigan, changing schools as he went.Although he struggled in the majority of his classes, he had a passion for literature. Constantly reading everything from comic books to the dictionary, Eminem loved the idea of expanding his vocabulary. After failing the ninth grade three times, Eminem dropped out at the age of 17. Playing with the words in his name, he came up with the stage name “M&M,” where it later evolved into Eminem.

1995-1997Eminem released his first album, Infinite,

only selling 1000 copies. He received his daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, from his wife Kim.Eminem participated in the Rap Olympics in LA, going for the 1,500 dollar prize, but did not win. Through the Olympics he was discovered by Interscope records.This year, Dr. Dre helped him with career and second album, The Slim Shady LP.

1999-2000Eminem was sued by his mother, Deborah Mathers, for $10 million in a defamation lawsuit. He ended up settling with his mother for $25,000. Eminem took a spot in in the underground Detroit rap “battles”. He proved his skill and gained enormous respect for his rap abilities. Eminem released his third album, The Marshall Mathers LP, with the help of Dr. Dre once more. This album included artists, Dre, Snoop Dogg, X-Zibit, Nate Dogg, D-12, and Dido. The album won three Grammys and was “Album of the Year”.He filed for divorce from his wife, Kim.

2001-2004

Eminem connected with a few of his old friends from Detroit to form the group D12. Eminem was sentenced to 2 years of probation, for the use of weapons. Him and Kim, got back together for their daughter, and then got divorced again, but it was Kim who wanted it this time. Starred in the movie “8 Mile,” based on his life. Eminem released a new solo album titled, The Eminem show.Eminem produced Encore.

RecentlyAfter he produced Encore, Eminem put a hold on music for about 7 years. After abusing drugs and alcohol, Eminem made a comeback in his music career, producing the albums, Relapse and Recovery.

When I’m Gone

0:00-0:05 Intro-Short intro with music box sound that establishes mood of song. No beat.0:06-0:58 Orchestral strings and beat are put in along with rap lyrics from artist.0:59-1:23 Chorus with partial singing by artist. Hook.1:24-2:15 Rap section with lyrics that are variations of the background beat. Aggressive tone to artists voice when rapping.2:16-2:40 Chorus.2:41-4:11 Rap section. Musical repeat of previous rap section.4:12-4:43 Outro-Chorus with beat taken out to give attention to lyrics with fade out of all musical aspects.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPUTyJ4cJys

The Real Slim Shady0:00-0:16 Intro- Opening beat and introduction to melody and lyrics.

0:17-1:12 First rap section with continuation of melody in the background with lyrics that the artist uses to display subject of matter in song.

1:13-1:27 Chorus. With hook.

1:28-2:07 Return of rap section with simple rhythm.

2:08-2:23 Chorus.

2:24-3:03 Third rap section continuation of lyrical story telling with simple beat.

3:04-3:36 Chorus.3:37-4:10 Melody from introduction has variations that fade out as the song concludes.

Follows basic outlines of a typical rap/ hip-hop song with 3 verses and 2 chorus sections. Only musical aspects of song are in the melody and beat that are played throughout the entire song with occasional singing from artist during chorus.