REVIEW - The Death of Slim Shady; Coupe De Grace

THE DEATH OF SLIM SHADY; COUPE DE GRACE

Yo, what's good, y'all? It's ya boy Dondi White, the illest critic out here, king of the game, top dog, all that fly shit. Today, we 'bout to dive into Eminem's new joint, "The Death of Slim Shady." Word on the street is mixed, but we gon' see what it do. Lowkey, I hope Em comes correct 'cause it's been a minute since he spit that fire.

Renaissance - Aight, this joint kickin' off on some next level. The rhymes? Mad complex, classic Slim Shady vibe, wildin' out talkin' 'bout killin' babies and all that. Beat's aight, but them bars got it on lock. He was cookin' up somethin' fresh, but damn, it just cut off. Missed opportunity.

Beats - 5/10  
Lyrics - 7/10

12/20

Habits - Yo, this flow? Mad choppy. I ain't vibin' with it. Soundin' like he tryna slice and dice veggies while spittin'. Hook's solid though.

Now he pickin' up a bit, flow gettin' smoother. But it feels like Em tryna wild out just to prove he still got it with the youngins. But yo, why he soundin' all weak and washed on this one?

Then he switchin' it up again. Better, but still, it got me thinkin' he forgot how to flow smooth like back in the day. Homie tryna be edgy, but he ain't gotta sound like some emo teen. We rocked with that back in the early 2000s cause yo, that shit was unique back in the day, but it ain't hittin' the same no more.

Beats - 5/10  
Lyrics - 6/10

11/20

Trouble - Bruh, is this even a track or just some skit? Oh snap, it's a track? Why tho? This just sound like a weak remix of the last one, and the beat is mad weak too. 41 seconds? Shoulda been 0.

Beats - 3/10  
Lyrics - 3/10

6/20

Brand New Dance - This beat got a funky vibe, not bad though. Okay, now Em spittin' better. This joint got me feelin' it, it's actually dope. This the kinda heat I expect from Em. The hook? Meh, not feelin' the weird voice effects. Overall, this joint slaps, got me noddin' my head. Lyrics on point, but that voicemail at the end? Wild.

Beats - 6/10  
Lyrics - 7/10

13/20

Evil - This beat tryna be on some spooky shit, but it ain't really landin'. The flow? Nah, bruh, this ain't it. Sounds like he back on his veggie-choppin' vibes, spittin' gibberish. By now, Em should know clarity's key. And what's up with all the Caitlyn Jenner bars? Feelin' outdated, fam. Oh damn, he just dropped the corniest line:

"Call this sex-ed with a splash of necrophilia  
Cause when I say that I'm really the evilest  
I'm fucking deadass, fucking deadass - haha!"

That laugh at the end? Straight cringe, fam.

Beats - 4/10  
Lyrics - 3/10

7/20

All You Got (Skit) - Aight, this one’s just a skit. Supposed to be Em choppin’ it up with Slim Shady, who’s like some demon that possessed him and made him blow up. Mad creepy vibes. No score though, it’s just a skit.

Lucifer - This beat? Trash, bruh. And oh no, he back on that gibberish flow again.

"So they want beef? We can make like Bonnie and collide"

Bruh... another corny ass line. I'm just glad I wasn’t sippin’ on somethin’ 'cause I would've straight up spit it out from laughin’. The rest of this joint is a wild ride of cannibalism, Satanic cults, and all that wild shit. Seen Satanic rappers before but wait, did Em just say he wanna rape Candace Owens?! Yo, what the hell Em? Ain’t nobody chantin’ for you to do that. I’m curious if Candace gonna roast his outdated self on her podcast. Nice Kendrick Lamar shoutout tho.

My guy keeps goin' on about how everybody wanna censor him and shut him up. Nah, nobody tryna do that. You the Number One selling artist worldwide, platinum all day. And you still cryin’ about shit gettin’ canceled? Man, miss me with that.

Beats - 3/10  
Lyrics - 2/10

5/20

Antichrist - Aight, this beat at least kinda knocks. But damn, Em rapping about getting canceled again?! Bruh, switch it up already. This joint mad stupid, straight trash. Do people even listen to what Em sayin’ anymore? Now he on that scattered flow tip. Why this dude can’t stay on beat? This sounds mad sloppy, words just flyin' past my ears. Now he spittin’ fast, but I always say, “Fast rap don’t mean good rap,” and this right here proves it. This track’s garbage, like he tryna get canceled on purpose just to make a point.

Bizarre popped up too. Lowkey, he outshined Em, but damn, why they still talkin’ 'bout Jenner?

Beats - 2/10  
Lyrics - 3/10

5/20

Fuel ft. JID - JID slid through like hard, and his verse? Straight fire. First time this album actually brought some heat, and it fits right in. This joint’s a vibe, classic JID. Lyrics on point, flow smooth as hell. A big relief.

Then Em hops back on after a dope hook, and here we go again with the choppy flow, huh? Bruh, this is gettin’ ridiculous. Wish he dropped another "Brand New Dance" track 'cause this right here? Mad ridiculous. Can Em have any other flow? At least he stepped up his lyrical game, gotta give him props for knowing JID’s a beast. Some solid similes here too.

Beats - 5/10  
Lyrics - 7/10 (JID carried)

12/20

Road Rage ft. Dem Joints & Sly Pyper - Yo, this whole album just seems like a desperate attempt to piss people off and get canceled just to prove a point. This track right here? Same playbook—offensive jokes just to tick folks off, then play the victim when they do.

This beat? Straight up trash. I can’t remember where the sample’s from, but I heard it before and it’s mad annoying. Think they used literal telephone hold music for this beat. I ain’t even playin’, they really took hold music, threw some drums on it, and called it a day. Terrible beat.

Beats - 1/10  
Lyrics - 4/10

5/20

Houdini - Aight, this skit got someone talkin' smack about Em, sayin' he fell off. Lowkey, they speakin’ facts, though.

I’m feelin’ the throwback vibe here. But first, lemme act like I ain’t been hearin’ this joint all summer, bangin’ in all the local radios alongside Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” Now I’m peepin’ the lyrics.

"You're all light work like electricians"

Bruh, that’s mad corny. Sheesh.

And here we go again with that choppy flow. I’m tempted to smack Em with the participation trophy he’s talkin’ 'bout handin' out to other rappers 'til he learns how to switch up his flow. It’s wild how sloppy it sounds, like he tryna make sure most of the lyrics fly past your ears on purpose.

The post-chorus? It’s solid, I ain’t mad at it. But Em’s all over the place, still on that “I’m gettin’ canceled, but here’s some offensive jokes!” vibe. It gets played out real quick.

Beats - 6/10  
Lyrics - 4/10

10/20

Breaking News (Skit) - Yo, Em seems to know how dumb this whole album plot is. He’s exaggeratin' heavy, though. Ain’t nobody riotin’ over this album. No rating, it’s just a skit.

Guilty Conscience 2 - Aight, this one’s kinda interestin’. The beat ain’t it, but at least Em’s holdin’ it down. Cool concept with him goin' back and forth with the demon possessin' him, but damn, wish he executed it better.

"You're the accessory, like jewelry"

Corny line alert. Ha. Ha. Ha. Nah, this ain’t the wave to explore inner conflict.

Wait, you still throwin' shots at Ja Rule?! Fam, it’s 2024! Ain’t nobody checkin' for Ja Rule no more, why you even bringin' him up?! Sheesh. Bet some of these 13-year-olds coppin’ this tape gotta Google Ja Rule. Wild.

Beats - 2/10  
Lyrics - 4/10

6/20

Head Honcho ft. Ez Mil - Yo, Ez Mil came through solid. Why every feature outshinin' Em though? Now he rappin' in Spanish. Aight, it sounds fire, but I don’t got a clue what he sayin'. Lowkey, I’m hesitant to show it to my Spanish-speaking homies in case it’s wild offensive. This track’s nice overall. Oh, here comes Em.

Same exact flow again. Hopefully he switchin' up the subject. Aight, now he talkin’ 'bout fake rappers and how he came from the streets. It’s decent. Oh damn, another bad pun with Ez Mil’s name. Bet Ez probably facepalmed hearin' that. And of course, back to the cancel talk.

Beats - 5/10  
Lyrics - 5/10

10/20

Temporary ft. Skylar Grey - This one’s for Hailey. Hope it hits. Skylar Grey’s singin’ is a breath of fresh air. Never thought I’d be hype for a pop break on a hardcore hip-hop album. The rappin’ is aight, this track’s actually good. I’m rockin’ with it.

Beats - 4/10  
Lyrics - 7/10

11/20

Bad One ft. White Gold - Yo, why Em gotta rap the same way every time? This choppy flow is straight up frustrating.

"I'm an artist who can draw the crowds like a diagram"

Oh man, another one of these lines. It gets tired real quick.

The hook’s aight, but it’s too chanty for my taste. Em’s back to rappin’ 'bout offendin’ folks and catchin' feelings when he gets canceled. Sigh. Again, and again, and again.

Beats - 3/10  
Lyrics - 5/10

8/20

Tobey ft. Big Sean & Babytron - Aight, this should be wild. Ain’t heard from Big Sean in a minute, and let’s keep it real —Sean ain’t exactly top-tier. Remember how Kendrick straight up bodied him on "Control"? That was classic Sean. Or how 2Chainz bodied him on "Mercy". Or how - y'all get it fam'.

Okay, so this hook? Straight dumb. "You got bit by a goat," Sean? That’s the type of goofy line we love Sean for—dude drops bars so trash they make you laugh at him, not with him, and he ain’t even tryna be funny.

"All this drip, think I'm below sea level"

Another weak-ass line. Let’s see if it gets better. Oh, Em’s spittin' now.

Man, Em’s all off beat, and it’s straight hurtin’ my ears. And what even is this beat? No wonder he can’t catch it—there’s barely a beat to catch, it’s like this joint’s fallin' apart at the seams. Ridiculous song, ridiculous hook.

Beats - 3/10  
Lyrics - 3/10

6/20

Guess Who's Back (Skit) - Another skit 'bout the Slim Shady demon comin' back to life. The zombie talk on this is mad annoying. No rating, 'cause it's a skit, you know the drill.

Somebody Save Me ft. Jelly Roll - Aight, now we’re talkin’. This one’s got some heart in it. Jelly Roll’s hook is smooth, and it’s good to hear Em actually thinkin' critically for once. Same wack choppy flow, but at least the lyrics got some weight to 'em.

Beats - 4/10  
Lyrics - 6/10

10/20

Phew, finally wrapped this one up. Time to crunch the numbers.

195/320

60%

Favorite Track - Fuel
Best Track - Brand New Dance
Worst Track - Antichrist

Yo, this album is straight crazy. Might be one of the wildest projects I’ve heard in a hot minute. As an Em project? It’s weak. As just another album out there? It’s mid. I got some serious gripes with this one.

First off, I ain’t pressed about Em droppin' offensive jokes or whatever, but when he’s doin' it just to get canceled or rile folks up, it’s dumb and childish. I don’t care if you’re possessed by Slim Shady or what, that’s a lame excuse. Reminds me of when lil' kids blame their imaginary friends for jackin' cookies from the jar. And yo, aside from "Brand New Dance", Em’s rockin' this same choppy flow that I’m seein' a lot lately. It’s that flow where they spit a couple words quick, then pause, and finish the line. They do it the same way or just randomly throughout the whole track. I can’t stand it. I need my bars to be smooth, not this stop-start nonsense every four words.

And these beats? Supposedly Dre produced? I know Dre’s gettin’ up there, but I didn’t think he was this outta touch. Some of this sounds like it should be on an alt-rock album, not a hip-hop joint.

Bottom line? This album ain’t it. It’s passable, but that’s sad. This might hit with teens or angsty types, but it’s not for serious hip-hop heads or grown folks. Cop it if you want, but it ain’t the classic some folks makin' it out to be.