Lose Yourself WikipediaLose Yourself is a song by American rapper Eminem from the soundtrack to the 2. Mile. The song was written by Eminem and produced by Eminem along with longtime collaborator Jeff Bass, one half of the production duo Bass Brothers, and Luis Resto. It was released on October 2. Lose Yourself received acclaim from music critics, with many critics praising the songs aggressive themes and describing it as Eminems best work to date. Eminems rapping ability, the lyrics and the production were also praised. In many retrospective reviews and lists, critics have cited the song among Eminems finest, as well as one of the best hip hop songs of all time. Lose Yourself was a commercial success, peaking atop of the charts in eighteen countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia. In the United States, Lose Yourself reached number one on the Billboard. Hot 1. 00, becoming the first of five Eminem singles to top the Hot 1. 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Taryn Manning, who played Eminems ex girlfriend Janeane in 8 Mile, said in an interview with MTV, that during the filming of the movie, in any downtime, Eminem was writing and that you could just see him formulating stuff in his head. According to studio engineer Steven King, who spoke to Rolling Stone magazine, Eminem recorded the song in a portable studio on the set while he was on a break from shooting, recording all three verses in one take. The sheet on which he wrote the song appears in 8 Mile in a scene where his character is writing while riding the bus. A Drum Bass remix has been made and was released on the mixtape. Straight from the Lab, as a European bonus track. The official demo version of this song, titled Lose Yourself Demo Version with two different verses and a slightly different hook, was released on the album Shady XV November 2. CompositioneditLose Yourself is a mid tempo track with an urgent narrative delivery. The songs lyrics explicitly sum up the background of Eminems character in 8 Mile, B Rabbit, with the first verse summing up much of the plot of the movie. The song incorporates several aggressive themes, largely dealing with the struggles dealt with by B Rabbit, and how he eventually overcomes his many problems and obstacles to gain the respect of other rappers. The songs production incorporates piano, violins and several other string instruments. The song is one of four new Eminem solo songs featured on the soundtrack, the other three being titled 8 Mile, Rabbit Run and Stimulate included on deluxe edition only. Several critics cited this trio of songs as the best three from the soundtrack, as well as the most aggressive songs ever recorded by Eminem. Piano chords described as instantly recognizable open the song. Throughout the song there is a tense, unrelenting guitar lick. The song is composed in the key of D minor. Critical receptioneditLose Yourself received critical acclaim, with many critics praising the songs aggressive themes and describing it as Eminems best work to date. Eminems rapping ability, the lyrics and the production were also praised as well. In many retrospective reviews and lists, critics have cited the song among Eminems finest, as well as one of the best hip hop songs of all time. All. Music editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine praised the songs production The opening track and first single Lose Yourself is easily equaled by the title song with its layered pianos and he highlighted it. NME was extremely positive Eminems urgent radio hit Lose Yourself, you already know. Its excellent, if obviously an offcut from The Eminem Show, all thundering rawk guitars and Rocky ish bassline appropriately enough. Rap. Reviews also noted And as all great journeys begin with a single step, so too does Eminem with this albums opening song AND lead single entitled Lose Yourself 1. Mania praised the song The album wastes no time, delivering the hit Lose Yourself as the first track. The song is basically as close to a ballad as Eminem will ever get. It is a very hot, adrenaline laced track. It also continues Eminems recent trend of putting out tracks with more of a meaning. Chart performanceeditIn the United States, Lose Yourself debuted on the Billboard Hot 1. October 5, 2. 00. No. 4. 3. A week later, the single jumped to No. No. 1 by November 9. The single spent 1. Top 1. 0, and a total of 2. Top 5. 0. While in the No. Lose Yourself kept several top contenders for the No. No. 1, including Jay Z, Nelly, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, and especially Missy Elliott, whose single Work It was at No. The song also topped the Pop Songs chart for 7 weeks and hit No. No. 2 on the Hot R BHip Hop Songs and Rap Songs charts. The song also used some rock music origins allowing moderate success to alternative rock radio peaking No. Modern Rock Tracks chart, the rappers only song to chart. It reached 4 million in sale by August 2. September 2. 01. 7, it has sold 7. U. S. 6In France, it is the 5. August 2. 01. 4. 1. By December 2. 01. Music videoeditThe songs accompanying music video, directed by Eminem, manager Paul Rosenberg and Phillip G. Atwell,1. 9 was released on October 7, 2. The video is a mixture of several scenarios, largely including several scenes from 8 Mile, however it also contains scenes addressing problems the real life Eminem has addressed, as well as B Rabbits difficulties, including the ostracism by rap communities towards him due to his color, and his difficult personal life. The music video for Lose Yourself was filmed in Detroit, Michigan,2. Ambassador Bridge. The video is a mixture of multiple scenarios, including scenes from and reminiscent of the movie 8 Mile, and Eminem rapping next to the 8 Mile Rd. Mobile Court sign that appears on the cover of the movies soundtrack. It contains scenes focusing on Rabbits and the real life Eminems character, for example, the difficulties he has to face while rapping, the insult and booing of crowds as he is a white rapper and the trouble he has to face due to his alcoholic mother and people he hangs out with. At the 2. 00. 3 MTV Video Music Awards it received the award for Best Video from a Film in the final year this award was given out. It also received nominations for Video of the Year, Best Male Video, Best Rap Video, and Viewers Choice. He won a Much. Music Video Award in 2. Favorite International Artist with the video for Lose Yourself. The official video uploaded by Eminem has been viewed over 8. You. Tube making it one of Eminems most popular videos on that site. However, it was restricted from viewing in 2. Lose Yourself is the most successful single of Eminems mainstream career. Asha Bhosle Songs Free Download Old Songs.