The prequel to this song, off of Marshall’s very impressive Recovery album, was one of the most popular songs of the year and is statistically the most popular of Em’s career. It hit number 1 on the charts in 9 different countries (#2 in the UK too). This track is off of Rihanna’s upcoming Loud album and like part one, the song looks into an emotional, dark, and twisted relationship. This track is a bit slower paced than the first and it is truly is Rihanna’s track as Eminem delivers a late verse and Rihanna does the rest.
This type of song is not my usual listening material but part one was too good to deny this track a post. I’ve always thought Rihanna was very talented and an excellent performer, but I feel like this track comes up short when compared to the original. I’m a bit biased in that I’ll always be a fan of Eminem over Rihanna, but she just can’t deliver the same energy on a record like this when put up against Eminem. I’m not saying that she isn’t good on this track. I just think her vocals and Em’s verse don’t quite line up emotionally or sonically on this one.
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