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.
Tracklist:
LP1 Side1
1. Bad Guy
2. Parking Lot (Skit)
3. Rhyme Or Reason
4. So Much Better
LP1 Side 2
1. Survival
2. Legacy
3. Asshole FT. Skylar Grey
4. Berzerk
LP2 Side 1
1. Rap God
2. Brainless
3. Stronger Than I Was
4. The Monster FT Rihanna
LP2 Side 2
1. So Far…
2. Love Game FT. Kendrick Lamar
3. Headlights FT. Nate Ruess
4. Evil Twin
LP3 Side 1
1. Baby
2. Desperation FT. Jamie N Commons
3. Groundhog Day
LP3 Side 2
1. Beautiful Pain FT. Sia
2. Wicked Ways
3. Don’t Front FT. Buckshot
LP4 Side 1
1. Survival (Instrumental)
2. Berzerk (Instrumental)
3. The Monster (Instrumental)
LP4 Side 2
1. Rap God (Instrumental)
2. Headlights (Instrumental)