Em would go on and start his record label, Shady Records, and begin one of the most illustrious rap careers of all time. At the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000, the The Slim Shady LP would go on to win Best Rap Album, while "My Name Is" won Best Rap Solo Performance. Looking back, The Slim Shady LP was explosive a brash illustration of the mind of Eminem, which produced a raw work of art that stood the test of time. 36 on Billboard Hot 100 plus remaining on the chart for over two months and “Just Don't Give a Fuck” and “Guilty Conscious” ranking high on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The deep cuts of the album were rich with fire such as "'97 Bonnie & Clyde," "Still Don't Give a Fuck," “Brain Damage” and “Role Model.” The singles were big commercial hits, with “My Name Is” ranking No. Just look at how the tape starts off with "Public Service Announcement." Eminem at an early, angry, darkly comic peak –mixing rawly personal storytelling and revenge fantasies with a cynical sense of humor in ways that werent entirely unheard of in underground hip hop, but his voice was so distinctive in both sound and style, and blew up so huge, he pretty much redefined popular hip hop and pop music forever. The Slim Shady LP content was laced with gritty, violent, unapologetic and provocative rhymes, showcasing the imagination and lyrical ability of Eminem as he told stories from the perspective of his deranged alter ego, Slim Shady.
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