Eminem - We Made You

While “We Made You” wasn’t as dark as the rest of Relapse , it reminded the world that Em could still make you laugh between the grim storytelling. It peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination. Looking back, it’s the last truly goofy, “Slim Shady” party single before Em dove into more serious territory.

"We Made You" Artist: Eminem Album: Relapse (2009) Producer: Dr. Dre and Mark Batson eminem - we made you

Users on Reddit have debated references to Dr. Dre being "ahead of his time," noting lyrics that mentioned 2010 well before the year arrived. The Music Video While “We Made You” wasn’t as dark as

Lyrically, is a time capsule of late-2000s tabloid culture. Eminem fires a shotgun blast of jokes aimed at nearly every major celebrity of the era. In an age before Twitter beefs became the norm, Em was the ultimate troll. "We Made You" Artist: Eminem Album: Relapse (2009)

In the early months of 2009, the world of celebrity was a glittering, chaotic mess. Pop stars and politicians were the titans of the tabloids, and right in the middle of it all stood Slim Shady , freshly returned from a long, quiet hiatus.

: Critics have argued that the song felt dated shortly after its release because it focused on "tired old punching bags" like Sarah Palin and the Kardashians, who were already shifting in relevance by the time the video hit the "YouTube screen". Nostalgia Factor

While the song was a commercial success, reaching the top 50 in various global charts, its legacy is often viewed through the lens of its specific timeframe. A "Time Capsule" of 2009