None of us died. Well at least none of us reading this did. In an amazing feat of human courage, Eminem spent the last month of the year 1999 fixing the world’s computers by eliminating the Y2K bug. Scientists discovered that the Y2K computer bug was actually the bug up Eminem’s ass. Thus, it took him a month of deep psychotherapy and intense counseling to remove the bug. But, prior to the stroke of midnight, on December 31, 1999, Eminem came to the revelation that: “…I guess I am an angry little man”, and the bug was thereby removed from his ass. All computers were simultaneously fixed, and we are all able to live. Thanks, Shady.
Between XMas and the year 2000, Em to a trip to LA,LA to meet up with Dr. Dre for the filming of the “Forgot About Dre” video. The video was directed by Phillip Atwell and the good Doctor. Most of it was shot on the Universal Studios back-lot. MTV was on hand to film a “making of the video” special. The video is in the editing process, and it will debut in mid-January on MTV.
It doesn’t seem that anyone really forgot about Dre at all, did they? Congratulations goes out to the Doc, who has sold 2 million copies of 2001 in just 7 weeks!
Eminem performed New Year’s Eve at New York’s infamous night spot, The Tunnel. In case anyone doesn’t know, this is the same spot that was featured in Larry Clark’s controversial film “Kids”, which Em spoke of in “Guilty Conscience”. Em rocked the house hard, performing “If I Get Locked Up” (from Funkmaster Flex & Big Kap’s album The Tunnel), and his verses from Notorious B.I.G.’s “Dead Wrong” and “Forgot About Dre”. It was quite a show! Afterwards Shady and his crew stumbled to New York hotspot Chaos for Pee Diddy’s party, where everyone drank themselves to sleep.
Now, for what you are all reading this for: Eminem’s new LP, still untitled, will be wrapped up this month. What does that mean for you? That you should expect a new single sometime in February, and the album in late March or early April. Keep us locked, people. This is the only place to find out the real scoop on the new album anywhere in the world. When he isn’t being a big stingy bastard, Eminem’s manager Paul Rosenberg has let some lucky people listen to a few of the tracks that he keeps locked up in the safe in his office. Lets just say that you wont be disappointed
In other Shady news, Shady Records, along with Goliath Artists (Paul Rosenberg’s management company) opens their new offices next week in New York City. Although Eminem obviously won’t be in the offices every morning drinking coffee and watching The View, Slim will be conducting his business from that central location. Look for stories with photos of the new spot to pop up in the press all throughout the beginning of this year.
Eminem was named Rolling Stone magazine’s Best New Artist for 1999!
Also, in case you haven’t heard, Slim was nominated for 3 Grammy Awards! The nominations include Best Rap Album for “The Slim Shady LP”, Best Duo or Group for “Guilty Conscience” feat. Dr. Dre, and Best Male Solo – Rap. The awards are on February 23rd, 2000 in Los Angeles. Watch ’em.
The 1999 American Music Awards will be held on January 17, 2000 in Los Angeles at the Shrine Theater. Special featured performance: Eminem and Dr. Dre! Watch those, too.
Now on to a serious note. Eminem’s grandmother. We know you have all heard the story that she wants to sue Eminem, too. To clear up the confusion, the story goes like this: Eminem’s late uncle Ronnie grew up with Eminem and was the same age. They both started getting into rap music at the same time, and used to practice early recordings as a loose “group”, with the two of them beatboxing and freestyling on cheap home recordings. Em came across one of the tapes recently, and asked his grandmother, Ronnie’s mother, whether he could use the cassette on his next album as a tribute to Ronnie. At first, she said fine. After a dispute over a separate matter with Em, she said “no way” and threatened to sue him if he used it. THAT’S IT! The album hasn’t been completed, the tape was never added, it was just an idea. If his grandmother won’t let him use the tape and pay tribute to her deceased son, so be it. It won’t be used…
As far as the site goes, check out the all new photo gallery, a new EM-P3 “Just Rhymin’ With Proof”, and all new Eminem merchandise at www.EminemDirect.com! Peep the links on the frontpage….
Hey! Thats it for now. Take care of em’!
