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Revival (Eminem album)

2017 studio album by Eminem

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionSep 19, 2026
Entity authorityQ42565390
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Revival is the ninth studio album by the American rapper Eminem, released on December 15, 2017, through Shady Records, Goliath Artists, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records. It was executive-produced by Dr. Dre and Rick Rubin and its producers include Mr. Porter, Emile, Just Blaze, Alex da Kid, Fredwreck, and DJ Khalil. It features appearances from Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, X Ambassadors, Skylar Grey, Kehlani, Pink and Phresher. It was handled by Rubin, Mr. Porter, Emile, Just Blaze, Alex da Kid, Fredwreck, and DJ Khalil.

Eminem revealed that he was working on an album following the release of "Campaign Speech" in October 2016. Much of Revival features political discussion, as well as discussion of Eminem's personal life. The album's lead single, "Walk on Water", which features Beyoncé, was released on November 10, 2017.

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