Kamikaze (Eminem album)
2018 studio album by Eminem
Kamikaze is the tenth studio album by the American rapper Eminem, released on August 31, 2018, by Shady Records, Goliath Artists, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records. The album, executive produced by Eminem and Dr. Dre, was released with no prior announcement just eight months after his previous album, Revival, in retaliation to the backlash it received. It features guest appearances from Joyner Lucas, Royce da 5'9", and Jessie Reyez. Production on the album was handled by Eminem, Luis Resto, Boi-1da, Tay Keith, Ronny J, Mike Will Made It, amongst others.
Following the polarizing reception of Revival, music journalists debated over whether Eminem's relevance and ability were waning. Kamikaze represents a response, containing various insults against critics and rappers alike. The artwork is an homage to Beastie Boys' debut album, Licensed to Ill (1986). Critical reception towards Kamikaze ranged from mixed to positive. Some praised it as an improvement over Revival and a welcome return to Eminem's more aggressive persona, while others criticized him for failing to adapt to the current sound of hip-hop, and found the album outdated as a result.
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