Eminem Releases Music Video for Newest Single ‘Tobey’ feat. Huge 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 Huge Sean and Babytron, who characterize the evolving sound of Michigan rap throughout completely 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 Huge 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 similar to J. Cole and Drake did, within the latest previous. Eminem’s verse is available in scorching off the proclamation of at all times 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) Could 4, 2024
Whereas older hip hop heads at giant appeared to benefit from the nostalgic worth of Em’s raps, the youthful era 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 Dying of Slim Shady, is supposed to play with this very narrative, however to date, it looks as if it isn’t the chess transfer Em supposed it to be. To ensure that a story change to achieve success, Em may need to concentrate on 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 recent music. The neat edit (which took longer than anticipated to finish) hits the nail on the pinnacle for the newer era, whereas utilizing the acquainted and nostalgic sepia filters in parts as a delicate nod to the MMLP2 cowl artwork — which arguably represents expertise Eminem was identified greatest for. What do you assume?
Facet word: You can too cop the album early with an unique Monitor #2 right here!
2nd digital album with unique bonus observe #2 is out there now via July eighth! Solely on https://t.co/J3F45PQ5VZ #TheDeathOfSlimShady pic.twitter.com/3cim8ECFHL
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) July 3, 2024
Watch the video under.