Eminemisn't an average rapper. He's phenomenal. His first set on Aftermath/Interscope Records, already has underground hip-hop heads finding for Eminem. Chock full of dazzling lyrical escapades that delve into the mind of a violently warped and vulgar yet extremely talented wordsmith, the 14-cut collection contains some of the most memorable and demented lyrics ever recorded. For Eminem, his potentially controversial and undoubtedly offensive songs will strike a chord with a multitude of hip-hop loyalists who believe they have little to lose and everything to gain. Each tune is sure to paralyze meek listeners with their relentless lyrical assault. Produced primarily by long-time collaborators FBT Productions, the Slim Shady LP also features beatwork from Aftermath CEO Dr. Dre. The N.W.A. alum handled beats for "My Name Is" (the second single), "Guilty Conscience" and "Role Model". Dr. Drewas to impressed after hearing Eminemfreestyling on Friday Night Flavas on Power 106 that he put out a manhunt for the Michigan rhymer. Shortly thereafter, Dre signed Eminem to his Aftermath imprint and the two began working together. Thoroughly impressed with Eminem's previously released independent The Slim Shady EP, Dre said they would include many of the EP's tracks on the album.

Charles Ahearn's landmark documentary provides a street-level view of New York's hip-hop pioneers in the early 80s. Young graffiti artist Zoro (Lee Quinones) links the various performers together as he journeys through the Big Apple's most creative outposts, bumping into the likes of Grandmaster Flash, Rocksteady Crew, Double Trouble, Cold Crush, Fab 5 Freddy, Patty Astor and Zephyr.

'Grandmaster' Melle Mel plays live in Cologne as part of the 2008 Hip Hop Anniversary European tour.