Dre, he's had music to match thick, muscular loops evoking the terror and paranoia conjured by Em's lyrics. On sheer technical skills, Eminem is one of the greatest MCs of his generation: rapid, fluid, dexterous, and unpredictable, capable of pulling off long-form narratives or withering asides. He was the first white rapper since the Beastie Boys to garner both sales and critical respect, but his impact has exceeded this confining distinction. Eminem is one of the best-selling artists in music history, and easily one of rap's biggest crossover successes.
