Na albu se jako hosté podíleli Joyner Lucas, Royce da 5'9„, Jessie Reyez a Justin Vernon. Výkonnými producenti alba jsou Dr. Dre a Eminem (vystupující jako ”Slim Shady"). Celý cover desky znázorňuje výjev nárazu stíhačky North American F-86 Sabre, kterou pilotuje LT. Mathers III. Obal karikuje je cover alba Licensed to III (1986) od skupiny Beastie Boys, které je pro Eminema dlouhá léta inspirací. Kamikaze bylo kritiky přijato spíše pozitivně, na rozdíl od alba Revival z roku 2017, které se kritikům nelíbilo pro svou lacinou popovost.
The Marshall Mathers LP 2 is the eighth studio album by Grammy Award winning rapper Eminem. It was released on November 5, 2013, by Shady Records, and Interscope Records. The album serves as a sequel to his third album The Marshall Mathers LP (2000). Featuring executive production by Dr. Dre and Rick Rubin this record became an instant classic. The album also features guest appearances from Skylar Grey, Rihanna, Nate Ruess, and rapper Kendrick Lamar, among others.
The Marshall Mathers LP 2 was regarded as one of the most anticipated albums of the year. The album was revealed during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards in August, alongside a preview of its lead single “Berzerk”. The next two singles were “Survival” and “Rap God”. “The Monster” (featuring Rihanna) was released as the album’s fourth single and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The album’s fifth single “Headlights” (featuring Ruess) was released in 2014.
The Marshall Mathers LP 2 debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling more than 792,000 copies in its first week. In March 2017, it was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was met with positive reviews by critics, with praise directed at Eminem’s technical rapping abilities and production choices. The album was also named on multiple best album year-end lists. It won Eminem a record sixth Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 2015 Grammy Awards.
In celebration of this prolific album, we will be releasing a Digital Deluxe edition along with a 2CD and a limited edition 4-LP featuring 16 original tracks plus 5 bonus tracks, and 6 instrumentals.
The latest and most essential mixtape from one of the greatest of all time. 16 more amazing tracks remastered with pristine sound, and featuring numerous ground breaking collabs. This is yet another not-to-be-missed release from the Detroit legend.