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Title: Eminem – The Slim Shady LP
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1999, Hip Hop, Hardcore Hip Hop, Detroit, MI
Condition: New

Cultural Facts:

1. Studio Lore: Dr. Dre didn’t just “sign” him—he had Eminem re-record vocals and tighten performances until the delivery matched a major-label standard.

2. Scene Ecology: Eminem’s pre-fame life ran through Detroit hip-hop battles and local radio; that circuit was his proving ground before L.A. industry doors opened.

3. Media Narrative: The “Slim Shady” persona worked like a mask—fans and press debated where Marshall ended and the character began, fueling early mythology.