Eminem Releases Music Video for Newest Single ‘Tobey’ feat. Large Sean & Babytron: Watch
In an environment ripe with anticipation for the discharge of the beforehand delayed music video for ‘Tobey’, Eminem has lastly delivered on the promise to his followers. The video is out now and options Michigan artists Large Sean and Babytron, who signify the evolving sound of Michigan rap throughout totally different generations.
The Tobey video will not be completed- new date Monday 7/8. Right here’s a peek within the meantime!!! Sorry 4 the delay. pic.twitter.com/wM3bttfuyW
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) July 5, 2024
The trio got here collectively shortly after the demise of the Large 3 feud, going so far as utilizing the art work of Tobey to probably insinuate Prime 3 standing utilizing the favored Spider-Man meme motif — very like J. Cole and Drake did, within the latest previous. Eminem’s verse is available in scorching off the proclamation of all the time being in that dialog, whilst followers debate on whether or not or not Slim Shady fell off with the instances.
I’m an Eminem man and I can admit he stored promoting after the talent fell off https://t.co/CAVTt6SYlP
— NobodiesHME ☃️🌍 (@BlackHeartHME) Might 4, 2024
Whereas older hip hop heads at giant appeared to benefit from the nostalgic worth of Em’s raps, the youthful technology largely dismissed Eminem’s obsession with multi-syllabic rhyme patterns and lack of political correctness and sensitivity.
“It was a A GOAT” 🐐 #TOBEY out now!! 🕷️ https://t.co/f7wm7IOYLZ @bigsean @_babytron #TheDeathOfSlimShady pic.twitter.com/d0z5aRItQp
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) July 2, 2024
Eminem tries to counter that narrative by stating how he has been round lengthy sufficient to see rap change and evolve, whereas youthful hip hop heads haven’t. These youthful followers, nevertheless, continued with the expression of disappointment on social media, remarking on how Eminem’s music and outlook hasn’t actually modified or grown with time.
OH SH*T!!! THE DEATH OF SLIM SHADY (COUP DE GRÂCE) ☠️ 7/12!!! pic.twitter.com/P7R6poa8Mz
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) July 1, 2024
The upcoming album, The Demise of Slim Shady, is supposed to play with this very narrative, however up to now, it looks like it’s not the chess transfer Em meant it to be. To ensure that a story change to achieve success, Em may need to deal with extra introspective and relatable themes, and supply younger followers with engaging visuals; cue ‘Tobey’, the music video.
Directed by Cole Bennett, the visuals are undeniably beautiful and have transitions and results that mark the low-attention span consumption of contemporary music. The neat edit (which took longer than anticipated to finish) hits the nail on the top for the newer technology, whereas utilizing the acquainted and nostalgic sepia filters in parts as a refined nod to the MMLP2 cowl artwork — which arguably represents abilities Eminem was recognized greatest for. What do you suppose?
Aspect notice: You too can cop the album early with an unique Monitor #2 right here!
2nd digital album with unique bonus monitor #2 is on the market now through July eighth! Solely on https://t.co/J3F45PQ5VZ #TheDeathOfSlimShady pic.twitter.com/3cim8ECFHL
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) July 3, 2024
Watch the video under.
