The Rise of Slim Shady: How Eminem Crafted His Alter Ego
An overview of how Eminem developed his Slim Shady persona, including the creation of his hit song 'My Name Is' with Dr. Dre during their first studio session.
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11.6M views • Aug 31, 2025
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Credits: 🎥 Eminem Dr. Dre - My Name is (Slim Shady LP) @RapRender
Eminem created "My Name Is" with Dr. Dre in their first studio session by instantly responding to a sample Dre played. Dre looped a bassline from Labi Siffre's song "I Got The...", and Eminem, inspired, began freestyling "Hi, my name is...", leading to the song's iconic hook. He then went home and completed the lyrics on the spot, resulting in the track that introduced Eminem to the world and launched his career.
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Eminem created "My Name Is" with Dr. Dre in their first studio session by instantly responding to a sample Dre played. Dre looped a bassline from Labi Siffre's song "I Got The...", and Eminem, inspired, began freestyling "Hi, my name is...", leading to the song's iconic hook. He then went home and completed the lyrics on the spot, resulting in the track that introduced Eminem to the world and launched his career.
⚠️ We respect copyright laws and comply with takedown requests. If you believe your rights have been infringed, please contact us for prompt resolution. We also follow "Fair Use" guidelines, using material for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.
#drdre
#eminem
#50cent
#music
#hiphop
#rap
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