

He stated that the material was taking shape, and that Dr. On June 30, 2012, Eminem talked about the album with DJ Whoo Kid, on his own radio station, Shade 45. On May 24, 2012, Eminem revealed that he has been working on his next album, during an interview on Hot 97's morning show with Peter Rosenberg. Eminem, speaking about the album's title with Rolling Stone To me, it's more about the vibe, and it's more about the nostalgia.' So there's not gonna be, like, continuations of every old song on there or anything like that. I feel like it needs this or that,' to paint the whole picture. I had to make sure that I had the right songs – and just when you think you got it, you listen and you're like, 'Fuck, man. I wouldn't want to call it that just for the sake of calling it that.

'Calling it The Marshall Mathers LP 2, obviously I knew that there might be certain expectations. The album won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 57th Grammy Awards. As of early 2014, the album has sold 3.8 million copies worldwide. It also debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and was the second-best selling album sales of 2013. The album marked an improvement in reception over Eminem's previous three albums, and was named on multiple 'Albums of the Year' year-end lists. The Marshall Mathers LP 2 received positive reviews from critics, who praised Eminem's technical rapping abilities and production choices. The album's fifth single 'Headlights', featuring Ruess, was released on February 5, 2014. 'The Monster', featuring Rihanna, was released as the album's fourth single on Octoit went number one in several countries and was certified triple platinum in the United States. It was followed by two more singles: 'Survival' and 'Rap God' the former debuted at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the latter debuted at number 7 and became certified quadruple platinum by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States. The album title was revealed during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards on August 25, 2013, alongside a preview of its lead single 'Berzerk', which subsequently peaked at number 3 on the US BillboardHot 100. The Marshall Mathers LP 2 also features guest appearances from Skylar Grey, Rihanna, Nate Ruess, and rapper Kendrick Lamar, among others. It was recorded from 2012 to 2013 with several producers, including Rick Rubin, Luis Resto, Emile Haynie, and Alex da Kid. Dre and Rick Rubin served as executive producers for The Marshall Mathers LP 2. This album serves as a sequel to his third album The Marshall Mathers LP (2000). It was released on Novemby Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, and Interscope Records. The Marshall Mathers LP 2 is the eighth studio album by American rapper Eminem.
