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Lucifer (Eminem and Sly Pyper song)

"Lucifer" is a song by American rapper Eminem and America singer Sly Pyper from the former's twelfth studio album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) (2024). It was produced by Callus, Dr. Dre and Eminem himself.

"Lucifer"
Song by Eminem and Sly Pyper
from the album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)
ReleasedJuly 12, 2024
GenreHip hop
Length4:21
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Composition

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"Lucifer" opens with a spoken word sample,[1] in which a voice is heard saying "The 'coup de grâce' is the final shot right between the eyes."[2] Over a bouzouki-sampling,[3] "stark and Wild Wild West-esque" beat, Eminem details his family upbringing, addresses the hypocrisies of Candace Owens[4] and much of the criticism aimed at him,[5] and references the Columbine High School massacre[6] and Depp v. Heard.[7] Furthermore, he suggests that people would be in a more advantageous position if they feuded with rapper Kendrick Lamar instead of him (alluding to Lamar's feud with fellow rapper Drake)[4] and criticizes the undesirable effects of political correctness in the current generation on his music.[3][8] The song also features a "soulful and slightly bluesy" chorus sung by Sly Pyper.[4]

Critical reception

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The song was well-received by music critics. In a review of The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), Alexis Petridis of The Guardian believed the song "has a strong claim to be the album's strongest track."[3] Simon K. of Sputnikmusic stated the song "has this devil-may-care vibe to it, with a sashaying rhythm, jangly guitar part and this gospel undertone which adds flavour".[9] Clash's Robin Murray considered the song one of the "few truly effective haymakers" from the album, writing that the "eerie throw-back production" and intro "recalls Wu-Tang at their most ferocious".[1] Variety's Steven J. Horowitz commented "You can marvel at the lyrical aptitude conveyed on the Dr. Dre co-produced 'Lucifer,' one of the record's best, or bristle at its dated reference to Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's relationship. Or both."[7] Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop cited the "can of Coke" line, the rhyme scheme used in the lyrics targeting Candace Owens and the lyrics concerning Kendrick Lamar to be among the "hilarious, impressive, or exciting moments" of the song.[4] Peter A. Berry of Spin remarked "His 'Candace O' jabs on 'Lucifer' are nearly as quippy and flawlessly rhymed as the bars he traded with Jay-Z back on 'Renegade.'"[10]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Lucifer"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[11] 36
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] 29
Global 200 (Billboard)[13] 40
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[14] 20
Portugal (AFP)[15] 131
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[16] 8
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[17] 9
US Billboard Hot 100[18] 37
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 14

References

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  1. ^ a b Murray, Robin. "Eminem – The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)". Clash. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  2. ^ Bassett, Jordan (15 July 2024). "Eminem – 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)' review: well-crafted songs and empty provocation". NME. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Petridis, Alexis (12 July 2024). "Eminem, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) review: guess who's back, with less bite than ever". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d Nevares, Gabriel Bras (July 14, 2024). "Eminem Becomes "Lucifer" On Sly Pyper-Assisted "The Death Of Slim Shady" Song: Stream". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  5. ^ McCormick, Neil (12 July 2024). "Eminem, the Death of Slim Shady: a funny, outrageous attack on "woke" ideology – and himself". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  6. ^ Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (July 16, 2024). "Eminem's Most Exhausting Death of Slim Shady Lines, Ranked". Vulture. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  7. ^ a b Horowitz, Steven J. (July 12, 2024). "Eminem Moves Ahead — and Retreads Into Tired Habits — on 'The Death of Slim Shady': Album Review". Variety. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  8. ^ Singh, Karan (July 12, 2024). "Eminem Buries Any Remaining Prospects of His Longevity on 'The Death of Slim Shady'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  9. ^ K., Simon (July 12, 2024). "Review: Eminem – the Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  10. ^ Berry, Peter A. (July 25, 2024). "Eminem Is Mostly in Defense Mode on 'The Death of Slim Shady'". Spin. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Eminem feat. Sly Pyper – Lucifer". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  12. ^ "Eminem Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  13. ^ "Eminem Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  14. ^ "Eminem feat. Sly Pyper – Lucifer". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  15. ^ "Eminem feat. Sly Pyper – Lucifer". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  16. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 29". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  17. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  18. ^ "Eminem Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  19. ^ "Eminem Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
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