“My Name Is” might have started as an outrageous joke, but it is the song that introduced Slim Shady to the world in a way that no one can forget.
“My name is… what?” It has reached 700 million streams on Spotify, becoming his 18th track to hit that milestone. Originally released in 1999 as the lead single from “The Slim Shady LP”, the song was an instant attention-grabber: wild, witty, and unlike anything else on the radio.
“My Name Is” became Eminem’s first-ever Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 36, and stormed into the Top 10 in several countries, including the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand. It also earned him his first Grammy, winning Best Rap Solo Performance in 2000.
Behind the outlandish lyrics and cartoonish delivery was a bold new voice in hip hop. And while many hits from that era faded, this one continues to echo with new generations of fans. Whether it is the beat (thanks, Dr. Dre), the attitude, or that unforgettable chorus – the magic of it still has people pressing play.
Listen to Eminem — “My Name Is” on the album below:
