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''Recovery'' is the seventh studio album by American rapper Eminem. It was released on June 18, 2010, by Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records as the follow-up to Eminem's ''Relapse'' (2009). Originally planned to be released as ''Relapse 2'', the album was renamed to ''Recovery'' when Eminem found the music of the new album different from its predecessor. Production of the album took place during 2009 to 2010 at several recording studios and was handled by various record producers, including Alex da Kid, Just Blaze, Boi-1da, Jim Jonsin, DJ Khalil, Mr. Porter and Dr. Dre. Eminem also collaborated with artists such as Pink, Lil Wayne, and Rihanna for the album. ''Recovery'' featured more introspective and emotional content than its predecessor and the theme of the album revolved around his positive changes, anxiety, and emotional drives. To promote the album, he performed the album's songs live on televised shows, at awards ceremonies, musical events and also headed The Recovery Tour. It spawned four singles; "Not Afraid", "Love the Way You Lie", "No Love" and "Space Bound" with the former two both reaching number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. ''Recovery'' had earned Eminem American Music Awards, ''Billboard'' Music Awards, Detroit Music Awards and Grammy Awards. It was also nominated for Brit Awards, Juno Awards and MTV Video Music Awards Japan. Recovery went on to become the best selling album of 2010 Worldwide and in the US with sales of 5.7 million worldwide and 3.4 million in the US. At the 2011 Grammys It was nominated for Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Record of the Year for the Album and the international chart topping single "Love the Way You Lie". == Background and production == In a press release, Eminem explained that he and Dr. Dre had recorded a considerable amount of music while recording ''Relapse'' (2009), thus, "putting out ''Relapse 2'' will let everyone get all of the best stuff."〔 According to Angela Yee's Shade 45 interview with Eminem on April 23, 2009, ''Relapse 2'' was to be a continuation of ''Relapse''. During the interview Eminem also confirmed "It's extremely close to being finished, it just depends on how many songs I want to put on it." He called into Shade 45 and said he was in the studio finishing up the album.〔 Recording sessions for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 at several recording studios, including Allure Sound in Oak Park, Michigan, 54 Sound and Effigy Studios in Ferndale, Michigan, Black Chiney Studios in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, Boi-1da Studio in Ajax, Ontario, Canada, Playhouse in Parkland, Florida, Avex Honolulu Studio in Honolulu, Hawaii, Encore Studios in Burbank, California, Sun Studios in Temple Bar, Dublin, and Shake 'Em Down Studios in Queens, New York.〔Track listing and credits as per liner notes for ''Recovery'' album〕 When debuting his single, "Not Afraid", Eminem told listeners, "There were not any skits on the album (the album would contain more songs than his previous studio albums )."〔(Eminem – Angela Yee Interview (Audio) ). 2DopeBoyz. Retrieved June 20, 2010.〕 He described a song titled "Insult to Injury", in which Eminem performs in his normal voice, as a sequel to "Underground," the final track from the previous album, ''Relapse''. The song "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" featured his rap group D12. Bizarre of D12 said the new song shows the group's strength despite the death of founder Proof by stating: "We're still family, but everybody's got their own situations going on." He added, "No matter what y'all do, you can't hold D12 down. We've been through a lot of shit, but we're still gonna come back and recover." Both Dr. Dre and 50 Cent were guests on the album. D12, Royce da 5'9",〔Emil (March 5, 2010). ("Eminem In The Studio With Royce And D12" ). DaShadySpot.com.〕 Lloyd Banks〔Jumbo (April 24, 2010). ("Lloyd Banks Talks Beef, BBB Remix, Eminem And More In Interview" ). DaShadySpot.com.〕 and Cashis〔Jumbo (March 18, 2010). ("(Update) Cashis Is Working With Rikanatti For Eminem’s Album + New Banger F/ Eminem, 50, Dre & Jay-Z Is Coming!" ). DaShadySpot.com.〕 had been speculated as possible features on the album. However, none of these artists are actually featured; ''Recovery'' only featured guest appearances by rapper Lil Wayne and solo singers Kobe, Pink, and Rihanna.〔 He decided to include Pink on "Won't Back Down" after recording his parts first because he "felt like she would smash this record."〔(Eminem talks Rihanna, Pink, and Lil Wayne collaborations ). ''Rap-Up''. Retrieved June 5, 2010.〕 On the bonus track "Session One", Eminem features supergroup Slaughterhouse, signed with Shady Records. DJ Whoo Kid listened to the album and said, ""The Warning" is a diss record to Mariah Carey, and was not as intense as the entire album would be." He added that the album is 'maniacal'. Eminem appeared on Shade 45 with DJ Whoo Kid where he stated that a track with 50 Cent, in which the two rap together on verses, existed. He also confirmed both Just Blaze and Mr. Porter as producers of the album.〔 In June 2009, Eminem said that he expected the release of his new album during the fourth quarter of 2009. It was slated to be the second Eminem album released in 2009, after ''Relapse'', but was pushed back to 2010. In November 2009, he stated that he would re-release ''Relapse'', with extra songs, to hold fans over for the release of ''Relapse 2'' in 2010〔 and was voted as the most anticipated album of fall 2009 by ''XXL''. In an interview with ''Billboard'', he said that he would listen to his previous releases like ''The Marshall Mathers LP'', ''The Eminem Show'' and ''Encore'', and would "ask (), 'Why don't my music feel like this anymore?'" He later recorded material that could constitute three or four studio albums and stated that; "I must have gone through 200–300 beats, for the album and chose 100 of them and recorded it." 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Recovery (Eminem album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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