Eminem could never make an album like 4:44
After the release of Eminem’s 11 th studio album Music to Be Murdered By , I recalled a discussion about whether the Detroit native could make an album similar to that of Jay-Z’s 4:44 . In Jay-Z’s 13 th studio album, he is open with his listeners as he raps about infidelity within his marriage with singer Beyoncé, fathering a daughter and the miracle of having twins. The album received three Grammy nominations in the 60 th Annual Grammy Awards and Jay-Z’s mature and vulnerable lyrics were praised by critics. The question then arose, if Eminem could create an album of the same stature. The themes of marriage and children that Jay-Z delve into on his latest solo album, Eminem has been talking about throughout his career. Having been in an on-and-off relationship with Kim Scott since the age of 15, which includes two marriages, and having his daughter Hailie at the age of 23 with little money, they have always had an influence on his music. ...