Album Info Hide Show Artist: Eminem Album: The Marshall Mathers LP 2 Released: Europe, 2013 Tracklist: A1 Bad Guy 7:14 Chorus, Vocals [Part 1] – Sarah Jaffe Co-producer – Vinny Venditto Keyboards [Additional Part 1] – Luis Resto Keyboards [Additional Part 2] – I.L.O Mixed By – Eminem, Mike Strange Performer [Part 1 – Hocus Pokus] – Walter Murphy Performer [Part 2 – Ode To Billie Joe] – Lou Donaldson Producer [Part 1] – M-Phazes, S1 Producer [Part 2] – Streetrunner Recorded By – Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Recorded By [Chorus Vocals] – Maurice “Malex” Alexander A2 Parking Lot (Skit) 0:55 Producer – Eminem Recorded By – Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – M. Mathers A3 Rhyme Or Reason 5:01 Edited By [Digital Editing] – Jason Lader Engineer [Assistant] – Dave “Squirrel” Covell, Eric Lynn, Phillip Broussard Jr., Sean Oakley Keyboards – Luis Resto Mixed By – Eminem, Mike Strange Producer – Eminem, Rick Rubin Recorded By – Jason Lader, Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – M. Mathers, R. Argent A4 So Much Better 4:21 Bass Guitar – Mike Strange Mixed By – Eminem, Mike Strange Producer – Eminem Producer [Additional] – Luis Resto Recorded By – Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – L. Resto, M. Mathers B1 Survival 4:32 Chorus, Vocals – Liz Rodrigues Of The New Royales Drum Programming – Khalil Abdul Rahman Guitar – Erik Alcock Guitar [Additional] – Mike Strange, Pranam Injeti Mixed By – Eminem, Mike Strange Producer – DJ Khalil Recorded By – Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – E. Alcock, K. Rahman, L. Rodrigues, M. Mathers, M. Strange, P. Injeti B2 Legacy 4:56 Keyboards [Additional] – Luis Resto Mixed By – Eminem, Mike Strange Producer – Emile Haynie Recorded By – Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Vocals [Additional] – Polina Written-By – D. Brook, E. Haynie, M. Mathers, P. Goudieva B3 Asshole 4:48 Featuring – Skylar Grey Keyboards [Additional] – Luis Resto Mixed By – Manny Marroquin Mixed By [Assisted By] – Chris Galland, Delbert Bowers Producer – Alex Da Kid Producer [Additional] – Eminem Recorded By – Joe Strange , Josh Mosser, Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – A. Grant, H. Hafermann, L. Resto, M. Mathers B4 Berzerk 3:58 Edited By [Digital Editing], Guitar, Keyboards – Jason Lader Engineer [Assistant] – Dave “Squirrel” Covell, Eric Lynn, Phillip Broussard Jr., Sean Oakley Engineer [Mix] – Mauricio “Veto” Iragorri Guitar [Additional] – Mike Strange Keyboards [Additional] – Luis Resto Mixed By – Dr. Dre, Veto Performer [Feel Me Flow] – Naughty By Nature Performer [Fight For Your Right] – The Beastie Boys Performer [The Stroke] – Billy Squier Producer – Rick Rubin Recorded By – Jason Lader, Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – A. Horowitz, A. Yauch, A. Criss, A. Neville, W. Squier, C. Neville, J. Modeliste, K. Gist, M. Mathers, R. Rubin, V. Brown C1 Rap God 6:03 Co-producer – Filthy Instruments [All Instruments Played By] – DVLP Keyboards [Additional], Programmed By [Additional] – Joe Strange Mixed By – Eminem, Mike Strange Producer – DVLP (Develop) Recorded By – Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – B. Zayas Jr., D. Birks, D. Davis, F. Shaheed, J. Burns, J. Lee, K. Nazel, M. Mathers, M. Delgiorno, L. Walters, S. Hacker C2 Brainless 4:46 Keyboards – Luis Resto Mixed By – Eminem, Mike Strange Producer – Eminem Producer [Additional] – Luis Resto Recorded By – Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – L. Resto, M. Mathers C3 Stronger Than I Was 5:36 Keyboards – Luis Resto Mixed By – Eminem, Mike Strange Producer – Eminem Producer [Additional] – Luis Resto Recorded By – Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – L. Resto, M. Mathers C4 The Monster 4:10 Backing Vocals – Bebe Co-producer – Aalias Engineer [Assistant Mix] – RJ Colston Engineer [Mix] – Mauricio “Veto” Iragorri Featuring – Rihanna Keyboards [Additional] – Luis Resto Mixed By – Dr. Dre, Veto Producer – Frequency Recorded By – Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – A. Kleinstub, B. Rexha, B. Fryzel, J. Bellion, M. Athanasiou, M. Mathers, R. Fenty D1 So Far… 5:17 Edited By [Digital Editing] – Brent Kolatalo, Jason Lader, Ken Lewis Guitar, Bass, Keyboards – Jason Lader Keyboards [Additional] – Luis Resto Mixed By – Manny Marroquin Mixed By [Assisted By] – Chris Galland, Delbert Bowers Performer [Life’s Been Good] – Joe Walsh Performer [P.S.K. Whut Does It Mean] – Schooly D Producer – Rick Rubin Recorded By – Jason Lader, Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – J. Weaver, J. Walsh, M. Mathers D2 Love Game 4:56 Chorus [Additional], Vocals [Additional] – Keira Marie Edited By [Digital Editing] – Jason Lader Engineer [Mix] – Mauricio “Veto” Iragorri Featuring – Kendrick Lamar Keyboards [Additional] – Luis Resto Mixed By – Dr. Dre, Veto Performer [Game Of Love] – Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders Producer – Rick Rubin Recorded By – Jason Lader, Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – C. Ballard, C. Poe, J. Grier, K. Lamar, M. Mathers, P. Tomlin D3 Headlights 5:43 Featuring – Nate Ruess Keyboards [Additional] – Luis Resto Mixed By – Eminem, Mike Strange Producer – Emile Haynie, Jeff Bhasker Recorded By – Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Written-By – E. Haynie, J. Bhasker, L. Resto, M. Mathers, N. Ruess D4 Evil Twin 7:27 Guitar [Additional] – Mike Strange Keyboards [Additional] – Luis Resto Mixed By – Eminem, Mike Strange Performer [Eyeless Dream] – W. Dren Performer [The Reunion] – Bad Meets Evil Producer – Sid Roams Recorded By – Joe Strange , Mike Strange, Tony Campana Related Content: Info About Buying Vinyl From Our Record Store We are a small independent record store located at 211 High St, Preston in Melbourne, Australia (North of Northcote, between Thornbury & Reservoir) We buy and sell new and used vinyl records – if you have a collection you’d like to sell please click here . We ship Australia wide for a flat rate of $10 for standard shipping or $15 for express post. 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It’s a bold move, one that immediately sets the tone for an album that isn’t afraid to confront its shadows.. “Rap God” is an exercise in technical brilliance. The track sees Eminem deliver a relentless barrage of rhymes, weaving through various flows and cadences, all while name-checking his inspirations and contemporaries. It’s an assertion of skill, a six-minute opus where Eminem plants his flag firmly in the ground of rap supremacy.. But MMLP2 isn’t just a showcase of Eminem’s lyrical prowess. There’s introspection here too. “Headlights,” featuring Nate Ruess, offers a heartfelt apology to his mother, Debbie Mathers. It stands in stark contrast to the vitriol of “Cleaning Out My Closet” from the first MMLP, indicating growth and reflection.. The album also sees Eminem diving into rock-rap hybrids. “Berzerk,” produced by Rick Rubin, samples Billy Squier’s “The Stroke,” and feels like a throwback to the Beastie Boys era of hip-hop. Similarly, “Rhyme or Reason” interpolates The Zombies’ “Time of the Season,” creating a delightful fusion of 60s pop and modern rap.. A surprising collaboration on the album is “The Monster,” which features Rihanna. It’s a pop-inflected track that delves into Eminem’s internal struggles, juxtaposing his introspective verses with Rihanna’s haunting chorus. Given their previous collaboration on “Love the Way You Lie,” this track solidifies their chemistry as a powerful musical duo.. However, MMLP2 isn’t without its missteps. At times, the album can feel disjointed, with certain tracks not living up to the high bar set by its standout moments. Eminem’s exploration of new sounds and themes is commendable, but it sometimes results in a lack of cohesion across the album’s entirety.. In conclusion, “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” is a complex tapestry of self-exploration, nostalgia, and technical mastery. While it may not consistently reach the heights of its namesake, it remains a testament to Eminem’s enduring relevance and ability to evolve as an artist. For fans and newcomers alike, MMLP2 provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of hip-hop’s most polarizing figures. Why is “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” considered an important follow-up to its predecessor? . “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” (often referred to as MMLP2) is Eminem’s sequel to his iconic 2000 release, “The Marshall Mathers LP.” Rather than merely banking on nostalgia, MMLP2 seeks to provide a reflective look at the artist’s career, touching upon themes of fame, family, and personal demons. The album is not a retread but an introspective continuation, examining the evolution of Eminem’s life and career over the ensuing 13 years.. How does Eminem address his earlier works in this album? . Throughout “MMLP2,” Eminem frequently references and revisits his earlier works. Songs like “Bad Guy” act as a direct sequel to tracks from the original “Marshall Mathers LP” (in this case, “Stan”). Additionally, there are lyrical callbacks, samples, and thematic continuations scattered throughout the album, providing a rich tapestry for long-time fans, while simultaneously reflecting on his past controversies, regrets, and successes.. Which collaborators and producers worked with Eminem on “MMLP2”? . Eminem enlisted a mix of long-time collaborators and new faces for “MMLP2.” On the production side, Dr. Dre and Rick Rubin played significant roles. Guest appearances on the album include Rihanna (“The Monster”), Kendrick Lamar (“Love Game”), Skylar Grey (“Asshole”), and Nate Ruess (“Headlights”). The blend of classic hip-hop production with contemporary collaborators helped bridge Eminem’s storied past with the present music landscape.. What are the major themes and subjects Eminem raps about in this album? . Eminem delves deep into introspection on “MMLP2.” Major themes include reflections on fame and its pitfalls, his struggles with addiction, his often tumultuous relationship with his family (particularly his mother, as evident in “Headlights”), and his place in the current hip-hop pantheon. There’s a maturity to many of the tracks, showing a more reflective side of the rapper, while still maintaining his signature fiery wordplay and intricate rhymes.. How was “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” received by critics and fans? . “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” was generally well-received by critics, who praised Eminem’s lyricism and the album’s production. Many viewed it as a worthy sequel to its iconic predecessor, though opinions varied on whether it reached the same heights. Fans embraced the album, appreciating its nods to the past while showcasing Eminem’s continued relevance and growth as an artist. It went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, further solidifying its place in Eminem’s impressive discography.. Product Reviews Hide Show Write a Review