

Encore closes a six-year period in which Eminem was the most popular, powerful, and controversial rapper in the world. “Like Toy Soldiers” looks at the senselessness of Em’s feuds with Source magazine owner Benzino and Murder Inc. crew. Songs like “Rain Man,” “Just Lose It,” “My 1st Single,” and “A*s Like That” capture the irreverent insight and trademark mischief that made Slim Shady a star.