Habits (Eminem song)
| "Habits" | |
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| Song by Eminem featuring White Gold | |
| from the album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) | |
| Released | July 12, 2024 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 4:58 |
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"Habits" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his twelfth studio album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) (2024). It features American singer White Gold and was produced by the performing artists along with Narza.
Composition and lyrics
[edit]Over a beat with piano,[1] the song revolves around Eminem battling the negative influence of his alter ego Slim Shady, referring to his impulses to treat dark and serious matters with humor in his lyrical content.[1][2] It starts with a conversation between Eminem and Shady, in which the latter forces the former to take half of an Ativan.[2] In the lyrics, Eminem attacks the current climate of political correctness[3] and mentions Caitlyn Jenner before alluding to the people whom he has offended and related topics, such as both cisgender and transgender women, pronouns, "genderists", little people, "gingers" and censors.[1] In addition, Eminem declares himself as "mom-shaming, dad-shaming, fat-shaming, mansplaining"[4] and says that critics are "mad because they can't tame me".[5] In the chorus, White Gold sings from the perspective of Shady, describing him as a drug that Eminem is addicted to.[2]
Critical reception
[edit]The song was met with generally positive reviews. Robin Murray of Clash wrote, "'Habits' deals with addiction, but it's all surface level; after a sombre opening it then switches into full Shady mode, taking down 'cry babies' and even – oddly – 'gingers'."[6] Merlin Alderslade of Louder praised the production, stating it "create[s] a fraught and brooding atmosphere for Eminem to spit his frenetic bars over".[1] Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop cited the "percussive speed-up" on the song as one of the particular highlights of the album.[7] Fred Thomas of AllMusic commented the song "has the pop sparkle that took him from the underground to the radio".[8]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[9] | 17 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 13 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[11] | 16 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[12] | 17 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[13] | 14 |
| South Africa (TOSAC)[14] | 20 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15] | 68 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[16] | 11 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[17] | 19 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] | 5 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Alderslade, Merlin (July 12, 2024). "Eminem The Death of Slim Shady Coup De Grace review: a disappointing missed opportunity". Louder. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c Horvath, Zachary (July 13, 2024). "Eminem Wrestles With His Past Addictions On "Habits" Featuring White Gold". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Shackleford, Sy (July 22, 2024). "Eminem :: The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) – RapReviews". Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ McCormick, Neil (12 July 2024). "Eminem, the Death of Slim Shady: a funny, outrageous attack on "woke" ideology – and himself". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Chick, Stevie (12 July 2024). "Eminem review, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce): punching downwards, joylessly and without inspiration". The Independent. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin. "Eminem – The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)". Clash. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Nevares, Gabriel Bras (July 16, 2024). "Eminem "The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)" Album Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Fred. "Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)". AllMusic. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Eminem Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Eminem Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Eminem". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "TOP RELEASE OF THE WEEK: LOCAL & INTL Streaming". TOSAC. RiSA. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 29". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Eminem Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Eminem Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2024.