

Several critics cited this trio of songs as the best three from the soundtrack, as well as the most aggressive songs Eminem ever recorded. The song is one of four new Eminem solo songs on the soundtrack, the other three being "8 Mile", "Rabbit Run" and "Stimulate" (included on deluxe edition only). The song's production incorporates piano, drums, violins, and several other string instruments. Problems playing this file? See media help. The song's chorus consists of two repeated short verses. 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 song's lyrics explicitly sum up the background of Eminem's character in 8 Mile, B-Rabbit, with the first verse summing up much of the plot of the movie. "Lose Yourself" is a mid-tempo hip hop track with an urgent narrative delivery. 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 24, 2014. The sheet on which he wrote the song appears in 8 Mile in a scene where his character is writing while riding the bus.

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Taryn Manning, who played Jimmy's 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, using only one take for each verse. Įminem says that "Lose Yourself" was written on set, during breaks while filming 8 Mile. "Lose Yourself" is certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and has been downloaded 10 million times in the United States alone. Rolling Stone also included it on its list of the Top 50 Hip Hop Songs of All Time. In 2004, it was one of only three hip hop songs from the 21st century to be included on Rolling Stone 's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, being the highest ranked at number 166. "Lose Yourself" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, making it the first hip hop song to receive the award, and also won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Solo Performance. It received the MTV Video Music Award for Best Video from a Film. Mobile Court" sign that appears on the cover of the movie's soundtrack. 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. The music video for the song, directed by Eminem, manager Paul Rosenberg and Phillip G. In many retrospective reviews and lists, critics have cited the song among Eminem's finest, as well as one of the greatest hip hop songs of all time. Eminem's rapping ability, the lyrics and the production were also praised. "Lose Yourself" received acclaim from music critics, with many critics praising the song's inspiring, aggressive themes and describing it as Eminem's best work to date. It reached atop of the charts in nineteen other countries. "Lose Yourself" was a commercial success, becoming Eminem's first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single and remaining there for twelve consecutive weeks. It was released on October 28, 2002, as the lead single from the soundtrack.

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. " Lose Yourself" is a song by American rapper Eminem from the soundtrack to the 2002 motion picture 8 Mile. "Lose Yourself (Official Video)" on YouTube
