"Lose Yourself" is a song by American rapper Eminem from the soundtrack to the 2002 motion picture 8 Mile. The song was written by Eminem and produced by Eminem along with longtime collaborator Jeff Bass, one half of the production duo Bass Brothers, and Luis Resto. It was released on October 28, 2002, as the lead single from the soundtrack. The song's lyrics explicitly sum up the background of Eminem's character in 8 Mile, B-Rabbit, with the first verse summing up much of the plot of the movie. The song incorporates several aggressive themes, largely dealing with the struggles dealt with by B-Rabbit, and how he eventually overcomes his many problems and obstacles to gain the respect of other rappers. "Lose Yourself" was a commercial success, becoming Eminem's first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single and remaining there for twelve consecutive weeks. It reached atop of the charts in nineteen other countries.
| Recorded | September 2001–2002 |
| Genre | Hip hop, hardcore hip hop, rap rock |
| Length | 5:20 (album version), 4:27 (radio edit) |
| Label | Shady, Aftermath, Interscope |
| Writer(s) | Marshall Mathers, Jeff Bass, Luis Resto |
| Producer(s) | Eminem, Jeff Bass, Luis Resto |
About Lose Yourself - Eminem
Written, performed and co-produced by Eminem, the lead single from the soundtrack of the film 8 Mile peaked atop the charts in eighteen countries.
Achievement of Lose Yourself - Eminem
The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in addition to winning the Grammy Award for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Solo Performance in 2004. It was one of three hip hop songs from the 21st century to be included on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
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Latest information about Lose Yourself - Eminem updated on July 28 2021.
