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• Relapse is the title of Eminem's sixth studio album and the follow up to 2004's Encore. The first single from the album, "Crack A Bottle," was released in February. Relapse will be released on May 19, 2009. On May 8, 2009, several of the songs off of Relapse were leaked on to the Internet. The lyrics of Bagpipes from Baghdad instantly created a stir as the song targets Mariah Carey and her new husband Nick Cannon.The Detroit News: Eminem's Vivid Relapse Leaks on the Web (May 8, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Release date: May 19, 2009
  2. Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
  3. Artist: Eminem
  4. Labels: Aftermath, Interscope
  5. Producers: Dr. Dre, DJ Premier, Eminem
  6. Singles: "Crack A Bottle," "We Made You"
  7. Tracklist has not been confirmed yet
  8. Work began on the album in 2007
  9. Eminem is working on a follow-up album entitled Relapse 2Billboard: Eminem Promises A Double "Relapse" In 2009 (March 5, 2009)

• Background

  In October 2008, Eminem played a new song on his radio show titled " I'm Having a Relapse." It was assumed it would be the first single from the forthcoming album. But in February "Crack A Bottle" was released as the first single and broke first week digital sales with a record 418,000 downloads. Relapse will be released on May 18, 2009. A final tracklist has yet to be confirmed. Eminem is reportedly working on a follow-up album already. According to Billboard, Relapse 2 will be out before the end of 2009.Billboard: Eminem Promises A Double "Relapse" In 2009 (March 5, 2009)

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  Eminem MTV Movie Awards | Eminem | Dr. Dre | Eminem Beautiful Lyrics | I'm Having a Relapse | The Way I Am | Dr. Dre Detox | Eminem Crack A Bottle | Eminem Bagpipes from Baghdad

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