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Studio album by Eminem
Released August 31, 2018
Recorded January–August 2018
Studio
Effigy (Detroit)Heaven (Detroit)Record One (Los Angeles)
Genre Hip hop
Length 45:49
Label
ShadyAftermathInterscope
Producer
Eminem (also exec.)Swish AllnetFred BallBoi-1daIlla da ProducerJeremy MillerTay KeithLoneStarrMuzikMike Will Made ItLuis RestoRonny JS1Tim SubyJahaan Sweet
Eminem chronology
Revival
(2017) Kamikaze
(2018) Music to Be Murdered By
(2020)

Kamikaze is the tenth studio album by American rapper Eminem, released on August 31, 2018, by Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, 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.[3]

Following the polarizing reception of Revival, music journalists debated over whether the rapper`s relevance and ability were waning. In response to the criticism, Eminem released a remix of the song `Chloraseptic` in January 2018 featuring 2 Chainz and Phresher. Kamikaze represents a continuation of this response, containing various insults against critics and rappers alike. The artwork is an homage to Beastie Boys` debut album, Licensed to Ill (1986).

Kamikaze received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised it as an improvement over Revival and a welcome return to his 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persona, while others criticized him for failing to adapt to the current sound of hip hop, and found the album outdated as a result. It also generated some controversy for its diss tracks against various artists.

The album was promoted with three singles: `Fall`, `Venom`, from the 2018 movie of the same name, and `Lucky You`, and a music video for `Good Guy`, along with a supporting tour. Commercially, the album reached number one in 21 countries, becoming Eminem`s ninth[4] consecutive number-one album in the United States, and later becoming the best-selling hip-hop album of 2018. It later received a platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Recording and release
On January 8, 2018, Eminem unexpectedly released a remix to his Revival song `Chloraseptic`, featuring 2 Chainz and Phresher. In the song, Eminem mocked critics of Revival, concluding `I just added to the fuel in my rocket pack, till I`m ready to respond then I`ma launch it at `em... I`ll be back...` On January 22, 2018, photos revealed Mike Will Made-It in the studio with Eminem and Dr. Dre.[5] During the Revival sessions, S1 tried to work with Eminem but he refused; the producer kept sending him beats to use on future tracks that the rapper incorporated into Kamikaze songs.[6] The afternoon before Kamikaze`s release, Eminem posted a 15-second teaser of a new song on social media, featuring the logo for the superhero film Venom,[7] without comment.

On August 31, 2018, he released the album to digital music stores and streaming services without any promotion or pre-announcement, unlike the extensive marketing done for Revival;[8] he would repeat the strategy with 2020`s Music to Be Murdered By. Billboard credits the success of the surprise release to Beyoncé`s self-titled fifth studio album released in December 2013 without any promotion or pre-announcement, which was a critical and commercial success, ultimately changing the global release day for music from Tuesday to Friday.[9] The album was sold on his website in several formats, including bundled with merchandise such as apparel.[10] Eminem used social media services such as Instagram and Twitter to announce the release[11] and has relied on the extensive feedback from diss tracks and Internet hype to spread the word of the album.[12] Several weeks after the album`s release and subsequent commercial success, Eminem took out a full-page ad in The Hollywood Reporter mocking negative reviews of Kamikaze, including The Hollywood Reporter`s review itself.[13]

Although he had no marketing prior to the debut,[14] Eminem had previously debuted freestyle rap `The Storm`[15] at the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards using similar lyrics to the eventual title track[16] and he directly referred to his experience performing it on `The Ringer`.[17] He debuted a clothing line featuring `The Kamikaze` t-shirt the month prior.[18] Producer Illa da Producer sees the album as similar to The Slim Shady LP in terms of its ferocity, rather than the subdued Revival.[19]

American singer Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, whose vocals were uncredited on the song `Fall`, disavowed his participation in the album, claiming that he was not in the studio when the recording was made.[20] A music video for `Fall` was released on September 4, 2018, addressing criticism of Revival.[21] The music video was directed by James Larese,[21] who previously directed the music videos of `Framed` and `Caterpillar`. A second video was released for `Lucky You` on September 13, 2018[22] followed by one for `Venom` on October 5, 2018[23] as well as one for `Good Guy` on December 7, 2018.[24]

Track listing for Kamikaze[29]
No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. `The Ringer`
Ray FraserMatthew JacobsonKatorah MarreroMarshall MathersLuis RestoRonald Spence, Jr.
Illa da Producer (Part 1)Ronny J (Part 2)Eminem[a]
5:37
2. `Greatest`
Jordan CarterKendrick DuckworthAsheton HoganJordan JenksMathersJeremy MillerAnthony TiffithMichael Williams IISymere Woods
Mike Will Made ItJeremy Miller
3:46
3. `Lucky You` (featuring Joyner Lucas)
Ray FraserGary LucasMathersMatthew SamuelsJahaan Sweet
Boi-1daJahaan Sweet (Part 1)Illa da Producer (Part 2)Eminem[a]
4:04
4. `Paul` (skit performed by Paul Rosenberg) Paul Rosenberg Eminem 0:35
5. `Normal`
Erik BodinFraserLarry Griffin, Jr.MathersYukimi NaganoMaurice NicholsR. SheldonFredrik WallinHåkan Wirenstrand
Illa da Producer (Part 1)LoneStarrMuzikS1 (Part 2)Swish Allnet[a]
3:42
6. `Em Calls Paul` (skit) Mathers Eminem 0:49
7. `Stepping Stone`
MathersLuis RestoMario Resto
EminemLuis Resto[a]
5:09
8. `Not Alike` (featuring Royce da 5`9`)
Brytavious ChambersMathersRyan MontgomerySpence, Jr.
Tay Keith (Part 1)Ronny J (Part 2)Eminem[a]
4:48
9. `Kamikaze`
Bobby ErvinMathersDwayne SimonJames SmithTimothy Suby
SubyEminem[a]
3:36
10. `Fall`
BJ BurtonMathersL. RestoJustin VernonWilliams
Mike Will Made-iTEminem[a]
4:22
11. `Nice Guy` (with Jessie Reyez)
Fred BallL. Griffin, Jr.MathersL. RestoJessica Reyez
BallS1Eminem[a]
2:30
12. `Good Guy` (featuring Jessie Reyez)
Norio AonoFraserLisa GomamotoMathersReyezYutaka Yamada
Illa da ProducerEminem[a]
2:22
13. `Venom` (Music from the Motion Picture)
MathersLuis Resto
EminemLuis Resto[a]
4:29
Total length: 45:49
Notes

^[a] signifies an additional producer.
Sample credits

`The Ringer` contains an interpolation from `Ooouuu`, written by Matthew Jacobson and Young M.A, as performed by the latter.[25]
`Greatest` contains an interpolation from `Humble` as performed by Kendrick Lamar[131] and `wokeuplikethis*` as performed by Playboi Carti. ft. Lil Uzi Vert.[25]
`Normal` contains a sample from `Seconds`, written and performed by Little Dragon.[19]
`Kamikaze` contains a sample from `I`m Bad`, written by Bobby Ervin, Dwayne Simon, and LL Cool J, as performed by the latter.[25]
`Good Guy` contains a sample from a cover of `Glassy Sky` from the anime series Tokyo Ghoul,[132] sung by Donna Burke.[133]
Personnel
Eminem – lead vocals, production, mixing
Musicians

Scram Jones – scratching on `Kamikaze`
Joyner Lucas – vocals on `Lucky You`
Luis Resto – keyboards on `The Ringer`, `Not Alike`, and `Kamikaze`; production on `Stepping Stone` and `Venom`
Mario Resto – vocals on `Stepping Stone`
Jessie Reyez – vocals on `Nice Guy` and `Good Guy`
Paul Rosenberg – discussion on `Paul`
Royce da 5`9` – vocals on `Not Alike`
Justin Vernon – vocals on `Fall`[131]
Technical personnel

Swish Allnet – production on `Normal`
Fred Ball – production on `Nice Guy`
Boi-1da – production on `Lucky You`
Tony Campagna – recording on all songs
Dr. Dre – executive production
Brian `Big Bass` Gardner – mastering
Illa da Producer – production on `The Ringer`, `Lucky You`, `Normal`, and `Good Guy`
Brian Jones – recording on “Not Alike”
Tay Keith – production on `Not Alike`
LoneStarrMuzik – production on `Normal`
Mike Will Made It – production on `Greatest` and `Fall`
Jeremy Miller – production on `Greatest`
Ronny J – production on `The Ringer` and `Not Alike`
S1 – production on `Normal` and `Nice Guy`
Mike Saputo – art design, art direction, and illustration
Joe Strange – recording on all songs
Mike Strange – recording on all songs, mixing
Tim Suby – production on `Kamikaze`
Jahaan Sweet – production on `Lucky You`