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Eminem: Redman Changed the Rhyme Game
5 Sep
Summary
- Eminem lauded Redman's foundational impact on lyrical complexity in rap.
- He cited Redman's "ATM" and "staple gun" rhyme as groundbreaking.
- Eminem highlighted Redman's continuous improvement across albums.
During a recent Shade 45 interview, Eminem lauded Redman, emphasizing his significant impact on his own career and the advancement of lyrical complexity in hip-hop. Eminem recalled first hearing multi-syllable rhymes from artists like Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane, but specifically credited Redman, Nas, and 2Pac for pushing the genre forward.
Eminem detailed how Redman's 1992 debut album, "Whut? The Album," sonically stood out with its captivating delivery. He pointed to Redman's verse on "My Zone!" from "Doc's Da Name 2000" as a pivotal moment, specifically mentioning the rhyme of "ATM" and "staple gun." This instance demonstrated to Eminem how artists could "bend words" and make unconventional rhymes work, opening up new creative possibilities.
Eminem also noted Redman's pattern of consistent improvement with each subsequent album. He further celebrated artists like LL COOL J for their contributions to rap's development, recalling praise for LL's "Bigger and Deffer." Eminem and Redman have previously collaborated, including on "Off the Wall."
