Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisAn updated edition of the best-selling biography of the unique and uncompromising Slim Shady. From his roots in a racially divided Detroit, through his work Dr. Dre and The Bass Brothers, to his position as a dominant cultural force and headline-grabber, the story of Marshall Mathers continues to cause controversy. This updated edition brings things right up to date, analysing the success of Shady Records and 50 Cent. An important book for any Eminem fan, and for anyone interested in the powers of the modern media industry. This Updated Edition includes: An album by album, track by track analysis Information on when and where the music was recorded A track index for easy reference 16 pages of pictures., An updated edition of the best-selling biography of the unique and uncompromising Slim Shady. From his roots in a racially divided Detroit, through his work Dr. Dre and The Bass Brothers, to his position as a dominant cultural force and headline-grabber, the story of Marshall Mathers continues to cause controversy. This updated edition brings things right up to date, analysing the success of Shady Records and 50 Cent. An important book for any Eminem fan, and for anyone interested in the powers of the modern media industry. In racially-divided Detroit the future rapper grew up with first-hand experience of the social conflicts that would feed his later radicalism. From the depths of being a suicidal no-hoper through the redemptive alias of Slim Shady to eventual triumph as an unlikely rap star, Eminem's dark story is unflinchingly presented in this wide-ranging book. The author also lays bare Eminem's relationships with his much-hated mother, his teenage soul-mate Kim Scott, black producer Dr. Dre and The Bass Brothers who guided and inspired him from the age of fourteen., Nick Hasted's ground-breaking book traces Marshall Mathers' rise to fame from schools and workplaces of his native Detroit to global superstardom.The author lays bare Eminem's relationships with his much-hated mother, his teenage soul-mate Kim Scott, producer Dr. Dre, and The Bass Brothers who guided and inspired him from the age of fourteen.This new edition comes right up to date, charting Eminem's period of seclusion following the death of his fellow rapper and close friend Proof, who was shot dead in 2006, his battle with addiction to painkillers and finally analysing the huge success of the two albums spawned by these events, Relapse and Recovery.Includes eight extra pages of rare photos!, Nick Hasted's ground-breaking book traces Marshall Mathers' rise to fame from the schools and workplaces of his native Detroit to global superstardom. The author also lays bare Eminem's relationships with his much-hated mother, his teenage soul-mate Kim Scott, producer Dr. Dre and The Bass Brothers who guided and inspired him from the age of fourteen. This new edition comes right up to date, analysing the huge success of Eminem's label Shady Records and his protege 50 cent.