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Eminem Confirms Two 2009 Albums: “Relapse” Due May 19th

3/5/09, 11:40 am EST


Eminem’s “Crack a Bottle” is a hit on the singles chart, and now the album it likely comes from — his long-awaited comeback LP Relapse — finally has a release date. Interscope announced that Relapse will go on sale May 19th, and a second album, titled Relapse 2 will come out in the second half of the year.

“A lot of people were expecting Relapse to drop last year. I was one of them,” Eminem said in a press release. “Then Dre and I went back in the studio in September for a few days, and that turned into six months. We were on such a roll; we wound up with a ton of new music produced by Dre. Putting out Relapse 2 will let everyone get all of the best stuff.”

Eminem hasn’t released a studio album since 2004’s Encore; a greatest-hits compilation called Curtain Call dropped the following year. In October 2008 he put out an autobiography called The Way I Am, in which he confirmed a new LP was on the horizon: “I’ve been recording the new album mainly in the crib. Makes it very easy for me. It’s like the old days, only there’s a lot more than a rusty four-track in my basement.” In December, he told Billboard, “Me and Dre are back in the lab like the old days, man. Just him banging away on tracks and me getting that little spark that makes me write to it.”

When “Crack a Bottle” leaked, Em said he was “heated.” “It’s like someone catches you peeping in your window before you got the Spider-Man costume all zipped up! Nobody is supposed to see that.” Still, the track broke digital records by rocketing to Number One in February.

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Crowe | 3/5/2009, 11:58 am EST

Man, the living legends group of musicians is swinging heavy this year… new U2 (possibly 2?), Springsteen, 2 new Eminem, new Dylan, 2-and-sorta-3 new Prince albums… damn damn damn, seems like this year is loaded. And that doesn’t even count stuff by indie and less-canonized artists. Looking like a good year.

ME | 3/5/2009, 12:26 pm EST

Thank God

eph oph | 3/5/2009, 1:11 pm EST

Relapse will end up sounding more like Retire.

rockfan | 3/5/2009, 1:25 pm EST

Can’t wait till he goes on tour, hopefully he”ll hop into NYC preferably MSG!!!

Cole | 3/5/2009, 3:08 pm EST

Eminem is back to take the cake bitches. You know who is going to have to biggest albums of the year.

Meleah | 3/5/2009, 3:44 pm EST

Finaly a release date!! yes! god i hope its true and not just someone bein dumb…. 75 days ugh lol well i think i may have counted wrong lol cant wait im goin insane waiting ugh.. lol and relapse 2 omg yayayayayay

Eminem is #1 | 3/5/2009, 5:49 pm EST

Kanye, Lil’ Wayne, and T.I. can all go home.

GaB | 3/5/2009, 5:50 pm EST

IT GONNA BE CRAZY! 2 EM album in one year i hope he ‘ll come in montreal in his tour
oh shitttttttt nice 14 days

Candee | 3/5/2009, 6:24 pm EST

I wish Eminem would come visit me at the carwash – I’d love to meet him. I met some other cool dudes Larry Twiggs & Mike DeFonza the other day but I would really like to see Eminem. Is he planning to come to Australia soon? I heard some stuff on rivastakeout .com the other day. He would look great in a velour tracksuit like Vinne Riviera and Tower.

nonny | 3/5/2009, 6:43 pm EST

I can’t wait this sound too good to be true, I love Eminem.

John | 3/5/2009, 6:50 pm EST

I’m not too excited about this…looks like a marketing scheme. I wish Eminem will start rapping like he did back in the day, but I can’t help it to say that releasing two albums in the same year will inevitably reduce the quality of the music. Hopefully I’m wrong though.

Quibbon | 3/5/2009, 11:04 pm EST

The original title was gonna be “Crack a Deviled Egg Fart”.

bennie new york | 3/6/2009, 12:49 am EST

two eminem albums in 2009?! awwwwwww helllll yeeeaaahhhhh!!!!

jerome | 3/6/2009, 4:12 am EST

the white boy is back . cant wait for his album u did me

gnrbuckeye | 3/6/2009, 8:43 am EST

Eminem is back ladies & gentlemen. No more Lil Wayne & TI. Thank you god…

kizza | 3/6/2009, 11:51 am EST

yes hes back go on

the man | 3/6/2009, 12:07 pm EST

Kanye,T.I and Li’l wayne can try and get a new job because EMINEM is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thedetoxg | 3/6/2009, 12:41 pm EST

the KING is BACK. lil wayne can say he aint got nuttin on em cuz it the straight out truth. eminem is a genius and with dre behind him there unstoppable probably one of the most powerfull music combos ever were they totally blow. it would be intersting what he sounds like but i prob wont be disaponited

stupid Feminem | 3/6/2009, 1:56 pm EST

This guy sucks big time. “oh poor me, my life is soooo hard,,,boohoo, my mom blah blah blah,,,,my ex wife yadda yadda”,,,,oh and lets not forget his stupid daughter that we constantly have to hear about,,,,who cares, go away, again.

missy d.i. | 3/6/2009, 2:22 pm EST

finally our legend from detroit is back!! representing michigan, i am fully blown away! Can’t wait to hear some leaks on the net!

beantown | 3/6/2009, 4:28 pm EST

anyone who talks badly of eminem is out of their mind. He is a genius and oh yeah “stupid Feminem” you’re a little bitch

dag | 3/6/2009, 5:55 pm EST

the only reason Eminem is better than T.I. and Lil Wayne is because he is white.

eminemfan631 | 3/6/2009, 8:32 pm EST

stupid Feminem u r really stupid!!! u think that eminem iz stupid he iz a genius and he iz a genius 4 releasing 2 albums in one year. that hasnt happened in a long time. he iz one of the greatest rappers of all time. if he versed u in a rap battle u would fucking lose really really bad!!! eminem roxs 4ever.

SATAN | 3/6/2009, 9:28 pm EST

lil wayne sucks

WOW | 3/7/2009, 1:52 am EST

eminem brought to rap which had been missing for so long in the lat 90’s. That is meaningful songs. He is more then flashy cars, whores, and crystal. He found a way to connect with his fans. His music isnt about getting away, instead it is about finding yourself which is rare if not non existant in rap. He is the greatest raper of all time and the color of his skin should never be considered! because is a black raper wrote music with the kind of window into their lives as eminem did then maybe they would have been as great as eminem. But they all write about being G. WE DONT GIVE A FUCK ABOUT THAT. eminem is on the list of a handful of writers with bob dylan on top.

Larry | 3/7/2009, 7:45 am EST

Eminem is the real deal. He pioneered intelligent, sharp rap lyrics and I have no doubt he will come through with the goods this time. Sure he is still a tracksuit wearing mike buster but he ain’t no counterfeit. No man, he is awesome – I may have had one or two many coffee breaks but this man is so instant success. he worked hard to get to where he is. He is a man on a stakeout – waiting for perfection. Riva La Eminem ! We all love him. Shout out to Mike De Fonza and Chief. I’ve been watching Vinnie and Tower for a while – those guys are slippery. Saw them on rivastakeout.com Go Eminem. We love you man.

dag | 3/7/2009, 10:38 am EST

ememeim is bettur then thos black rappers. they all suk long itme

lil minem | 3/7/2009, 8:36 pm EST

lil wayne is da real deal yall lol

charliemapleton(aka CM Funk) | 3/8/2009, 3:14 pm EST

Two Eminem albums-there’s going to be danger y’all! I can’t wait!

trent reznor | 3/10/2009, 1:36 am EST

U2 RULES!

cjlutz | 3/11/2009, 2:49 pm EST

It’ll be nice to once again hear some intelligent hip-hop, rather than the retardation that spews out the mouths of these other rappers. Welcome back, Em.

Shadyfan1990 | 3/12/2009, 2:43 pm EST

Yeah the king is back! I hope that Weezy decides to release his album the same day as Em so everyone can see who the real MC is (obviously Eminem).

man | 3/12/2009, 7:35 pm EST

YEAH!!! EMINEM IS BACK LIL’WYNE,KENYE TI,TAKE A SEAT AND WATH EMINEM KICK UR BUTTS

man | 3/12/2009, 7:35 pm EST

YEAH!!! EMINEM IS BACK LIL’WYNE,KENYE TI,TAKE A SEAT AND WATH EMINEM KICK UR BUTTS

man | 3/12/2009, 7:35 pm EST

YEAH!!! EMINEM IS BACK LIL’WYNE,KENYE TI,TAKE A SEAT AND WATH EMINEM KICK UR BUTTS

Wow woW Wubbzy | 3/15/2009, 1:04 am EST

i like nick jr. and playhouse disney, but i really like eminem his style bangs hard out the trunk of my big wheel!!

EMENEF | 3/15/2009, 3:48 am EST

Ive been a Em Fan since his infinite album, seriously a die hard fan. But What Quibbon said, “Quibbon| 3/5/2009, 11:04 pm EST

The original title was gonna be “Crack a Deviled Egg Fart”.” Is freaking hilarious..i laughed so hard i nearly shit myself..xDD

eminem is zeee shizz | 3/17/2009, 8:29 pm EST

i adore eminem, SO MUCH,
i know every word to all of his songs.
i have posters of him on my wall, along with lyrics. :)
his songs are my life,
i cant wait for the new album,
i know its going to be awesome. :)

Macca | 3/18/2009, 6:49 am EST

Dag, have you ever heard any decent hip hop besides Em? Black rappers don’t all ’suck’, FAR from it. Ever heard of Nas? Q-Tip? Rakim? No? Oh, ok, your opinion isn’t valid. And learn to spell, moron. That goes for all of you.
Can’t wait for Relapse

Rap would suck if not for Em | 3/25/2009, 4:13 am EST

been a fan of Em for a long tim. Lng ago whn i herd he was retiring i was disappointed. now hes cumin bak wit 2 albums. wtf r Lil Wayne Kanye West. Hiphop Rap needs a boost and its gettin it this year from eminem. Cnt wait. May 19, hurry up.

Taso5 | 3/25/2009, 10:34 am EST

Macca, you are right that there are some black rappers very good but there are a lot who do only gangsta rap.So the most sucks..
Eminem is back

Q | 3/26/2009, 5:25 am EST

EM IS BACK WHO SAID WHITE PEOPLE CAN’T RAP?WAYNE,KANYE AND T.I.SIT BACK AND WATCH

yafcku | 4/1/2009, 4:28 pm EST

Hopefully em comes with the fire that he used to have on the MMLP, and the Eminem show. We need him back!

dre day everyday | 4/6/2009, 12:57 pm EST

haha yea cant wait yo… wtf is this shit bout lil wayne being greatest… rofl….. oh dude and soulja boy.ugh… welcome back em finally lyrics worth listening to!!!

Eminem Fan ! | 4/7/2009, 10:53 am EST

I Cant Wait Until His New Album !
The King Of Rap Is Back
He Aint Coming Back To The Rap World – Rap Is Coming Back To The World :D

Black Hole Sun | 4/7/2009, 5:45 pm EST

No doubt that Eminem is one of the few rappers out there who got to where he is on genuine talent and not dumb lyrics bragging about money, cars, women and jewelry. Which is why I expected better from his first single, but hopefully his albums will have better material. Five years on hiatus should produce the most stellar albums of his career, anyway.

jason | 4/7/2009, 6:43 pm EST

eminem friend interscope afthermath shady new rap like
my rpa happy dr dre 50cent
family the game young buck
cool

NoLeafClover | 4/9/2009, 6:26 pm EST

Wow, Eminem needs to hang it up, he’s old, and all his songs sound the same. Try some material without your daughter, or mommy, or your ex wife, or you could always make a song of how you used to get you A$$ kicked by bullies…..what a loser

Squike | 4/10/2009, 4:59 pm EST

FYI noleaf clover
brain damage was about that
and atleast em can rap
so go onto a post which your interested in and keep out of em fans business

eminemfan#5 | 4/17/2009, 2:32 pm EST

eminem rocks and his movie 8mile was the only movie i would watch when i was twelve.
GO EMINEM!

eminemfan#5 | 4/17/2009, 2:33 pm EST

eminem rocks and his movie 8mile was the only movie i would watch when i was twelve.
GO EMINEM!

Tim 95 | 4/17/2009, 5:48 pm EST

I dont know about that 2 album shit that duznt make scence if i waz m id make only 1 but it wuld b way bettha

Lil Wayne | 4/19/2009, 2:48 pm EST

“its gona be hot ya’ll”

slim | 4/27/2009, 12:05 pm EST

lets just hope its still EMIN3M

Anonymous | 5/5/2009, 4:29 am EST

Go eminem YE YAH
hes so bloody awesome
ppl think hes s*** cuz
they dnt lissn to tha LYRICS

Anonymous | 5/7/2009, 8:52 pm EST

its ok bin Laden is hella funny

mikester | 5/8/2009, 6:47 am EST

every better get the fuck outa the way cuz EMIN3M n DR. DRE are back n bettah than eva

louise | 5/10/2009, 6:53 am EST

marshal in your lyrics you say say hello to my girl friend and you point to your private parts what are you saying your girlfriend is nuts… ha ha you are so funny so the big question is who is she.

Anonymous | 5/10/2009, 10:24 am EST

i already have the relapse album its sick and eminem u r 1 fucked up dude

Anonymous | 5/12/2009, 11:11 am EST

heard the CD…shitz krazy! its actaully refreshing to hear some “Lyrics” instead of everybody goin with the trend…Im an artist myself, and this CD (az krazy az the songs are) inspired me 2 return back 2 makin REAL HIP-HOP/RAP…I caught myself straying off 4 a minute but Em got me back on track…Don’t judge the CD by skimming thru just 2 hear the next track…ACTUALLY LISTEN to hiz wordz and juzt peep how hes flowin on it…Fuck what anybody sayz – EM iz still EM. Some of my favorite tracks on the CD is “Wide Awake” and “Same Song and Dance” – juzt LISTEN, please…hahaha. I bet he drops more SERIOUS material with the 2nd relapse. MUCH LUV AND SUPPORT 4 EM!

tonster426 | 5/12/2009, 8:40 pm EST

eminem is awesome

ace9094 | 5/14/2009, 11:17 am EST

I downloaded poor quality copy of relapse lastweek.

The album, well I pre-ordered it 2 months ago and cant wait for it to be delivered… It is a sick Album.

As for relapse2… cant wait

Insane and Say Hello are my Fav’s… close followed by Medicine ball. But EVERY TRACK IS CLASS.

Welcome Back Emin3M

the man | 5/17/2009, 3:44 pm EST

what a terrible album, i hope he got all the silly stuff out of the way this album and decides to put out real music on the relapse 2. i like em but he usually has somethin for every1 on his albums. not this one, this is jus for the drugged up white boys that like stupid music. what happened to tracks like stan or ima soldier or the way i am or till i collapse. COME BACK EM

Manc | 5/18/2009, 11:00 am EST

Relapse is a great album and relapse 2 will be even better. Hes not tilted the lyric king for nothing cus he is defo back. good on ya Em for making real hip/hop unlick all these hip/hop pop wana be’s theses days. Best rapper alive by far

UNDERGROUND | 5/20/2009, 12:07 pm EST

DAMN I HOPE ALL SONGS ON R@ WILL BE LIKE UNDERGROUND!

together with deja-vu and hello the best track on relapse..

btw.. all hooks dropped by EM are OFF THE HOOK!

hell yeah | 5/20/2009, 11:46 pm EST

this album is the shit. i love the song beautiful. li’l wayne is f-cked =] haha, go em! glad you’re back.

adam | 5/21/2009, 12:12 pm EST

I hope R2 has more fire. The last track on Relapse brings that fire I love about Em. I appreciate the lyrical skills on Relapse but there are definitely too many tracks that focus on his goofy voices. He tells great stories as usual but I need some “Til I Colapse” energy.

Cory | 5/22/2009, 1:10 am EST

i didnt think i was going to like this new cd after encore, but i had the chance to pick it up, and listen to it. It took me back to his his first 3 cd=infinite.
Nice to see that hes back, now all these mcs take note, there is what people want to hear.

MARCK FROM DA BLOCK | 5/22/2009, 8:00 pm EST

BEST SO FAR I LUV THIS CD CRACK A BOTTLE MY MOM BAGPIPES FROM BAGHDAD UNDERGROUND WE MADE YOU AND 3AM AND BEAUTIFUL ARE ALL MY FAVORITES FROM THE ALBUM RELAPSE CANT WAIT TILL RELAPSE 2 COMES OUT 2 KEEP IT GOIN EMINEM!!!!

Anonymous | 5/23/2009, 5:37 pm EST

dont forget raekwon dr dre and method mans new albums

this album is good, but i wish he would ditch the voice. shit is still good though

Jon | 5/24/2009, 2:29 am EST

Slim Shady LP = Encore
Marshall Mathers LP = Relapse
The Eminem Show = Relapse 2 . . .???

EM’s Album Rank
1) Eminem Show
2) Marshal Mathers LP
3) Relapse
4) Slim Shady LP
5) Encore

If this pattern is true Relapse 2 could be his best album ever.

kris f | 5/24/2009, 2:53 pm EST

marshall i just want to say “thank u”. u truly are somethin special n there arent enough ppl around this small world that appreciate the level u are at. for all u haters out there, n for all u jokers who dont rly listen to music closely n study the lyrics, the delivery, n the beats, this guy is an absolute genius; a master of rhythm, assonance, alliteration, and all the rest of the literary devices he utilizes. relapse is incredible, and im rly lookin forward to relapse 2.

Samir | 5/26/2009, 12:10 am EST

Relapse 2 is going to be hot, i can’t get enough of this album i haven’t listened to anything else since i bought it the day it came out! Everything else just sounds weird now…

rick | 5/26/2009, 11:09 am EST

he can’t top the Marshal Mathers LP. It just will never happen.

kris f | 5/26/2009, 3:21 pm EST

samir i couldnt agree with u more. music from other ppl just sounds weird now doesnt it? relapse is so real in a way that cant be rivalled by any other music out there right now.

red@ | 5/28/2009, 2:45 pm EST

fuck you eminem apre 4 an

yella fella | 5/29/2009, 10:33 am EST

2009 is going to be great year.The return of slim and dre! my 2 all time greatest artists are back and hip hop better take note.far too many shiny suited rappers and flossing m.c’s!!!
I watched the mtv’s hottest artist crap and not one of the top ten has anything on dre or slim i wouldnt buy any of the so called hot 5’s albums

Killer Klown | 6/6/2009, 2:24 am EST

Well the Album Relapse was a good album but I have heard better from eminem, I still listen to it everyday and can’t wait for the next album I hope he Goes over the top with the next one. YESS!

Farshid | 6/8/2009, 4:38 am EST

Relapse was a great album and I believe that Relapse 2 will send all the other rappers home.

ilovehim(em) | 6/10/2009, 12:16 pm EST

Relpase is a deadly album..its all i listen ta..eminem ur a f*****g legend its not even funny but u are..the way u take the piss out of all the celebs..I LOVE U..mwah..xxxxx

samson | 6/11/2009, 9:09 am EST

The album is hard! Alot of my dudes ain’t feelin him, but they don’t give anybody a chance anyway! His flow is a little different this go round, but its genuine!

shivam | 6/12/2009, 2:25 am EST

EM the best man in the world who can express his feeling in the words
relapse is a lifetime album &
beautiful is best track

151 | 6/13/2009, 11:03 pm EST

I have the feeling that Relapse, being as low key on the shock value as it is really, is just a warm up for the 2nd CD that is going to pound some foot up a lot of asses, and I can’t wait to hear it. Relapse isn’t my favorite Em album, but dammit, it hasn’t left my car CD player since release day anyway.

151 | 6/13/2009, 11:03 pm EST

I have the feeling that Relapse, being as low key on the shock value as it is really, is just a warm up for the 2nd CD that is going to pound some foot up a lot of asses, and I can’t wait to hear it. Relapse isn’t my favorite Em album, but dammit, it hasn’t left my car CD player since release day anyway.

GEO | 6/15/2009, 3:09 am EST

Emin3m is bak!!!!!! Whooooo!!! I couldn’t wait for dis moment! He is a true artist n everytin he writes is genuine and beatiful just like himself

Beko305 | 6/19/2009, 5:55 pm EST

Relapse I think is just the medicine
that didnt take the effect ehheheh
But Relapse 2 sh******t U`ll Bee addicted. And My Favorite Track Is Underground the guitar its explosive and the rhymeeee omg this is rapmonstaaa

Hyomxipu | 7/14/2009, 5:06 am EST

MI6tJp

joel | 7/31/2009, 1:31 pm EST

Eminem is a lyrical genius! That’s all that needs to be said, front to back… relapse is dope, classic eminem!!!

Meig | 8/3/2009, 12:29 am EST

EMINEM IS THE SHIT.
the music industry would for sure be more lame if it weren’t for him.
end of story.

RatedRko | 8/13/2009, 6:50 pm EST

zetes tous des noobs vous y connaissez rien a Eminem.

U Don't..Wanna Fu@k with Shady | 8/25/2009, 2:31 pm EST

Alright guys, enough about the irrelevant stuff. Yes, he’s white. Yes, he’s a genius. Yes, he’s been away for a few years making amazing music. Either you have respect for him or you don’t, just don’t be hatin’ because you know you cant touch his style. For the record, this EM fan cannot wait til Relapse 2. ‘It all started when my mother took my bike away, cuz I murdered my guinea pig and stuck him in the microwave,” Come on, you don’t love that shit?

U Don't..Wanna Fu@k with Shady | 8/25/2009, 2:33 pm EST

Enough with the irrelevant bickering. Yes, he’s white. Yes, he’s been away for a few years creating a masterpiece. The important thing here is that he’s a lyrical genius and either you have respect for him or you don’t. Psyched for relapse 2, go Marshal.

ball oon | 9/1/2009, 7:22 pm EST

slim shady LP cannot be touched .if u deny that then youve hit “rock bottom” lol

jack ass | 9/2/2009, 1:46 pm EST

dude were can i talk to u en dis vir em hit me back

Anonymous | 9/8/2009, 3:11 am EST

This album is the business! well done. nothing else comes close. bring on #2

Anonymous | 9/28/2009, 12:49 am EST

Yes he’s back.. back again.. shady’s back, TELL A FRIEND!

KRAZY KRACKA | 9/28/2009, 1:21 pm EST

THAT A BOY EM KEEP DAT SH*T COMING

Bad Boy Productions | 10/2/2009, 5:02 pm EST

Em is smart and with Dre’s help there is alot of people correct they are unstoppable. Asfar as TI he is cool but Kayne laffs that boy has been going down for a long time he does need to retire and save that money he blows to make his videos and put it to more use full things.

SHELTON INC | 10/8/2009, 1:13 pm EST

i’m glad eminem’s back on his feet the relapse album is diffrent than the others some funny stuff in there AND TO THE ONE WHO SAID MORE LIKE RETIRE? YOU COULDN’T DO BETTER he’s the greatest rap star of all time in my eyes

J dogg | 10/9/2009, 12:13 pm EST

yeah im just looking for some place to blow my load

Mr. Spanky | 10/9/2009, 12:16 pm EST

Slim shady and Royce dA 59 that is who needs to be fuckin.

Wilson Kosova | 10/17/2009, 5:51 am EST

Eminem you are crezy rappp. the best frends mee.

kc | 10/20/2009, 2:32 am EST

EMINEM IS THE WOULD GREATEST RAPPER NUMBER #1 YEA I CAN’T WAIT FOR RELAPSE 2 ITS COMING VERY SOON IT WILL BE A SOLD OUT ALBUM AM GOING CRAZY

EJS32609 | 11/17/2009, 2:32 pm EST

EMIINEM IS AMAZING END OF STORY

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