New Eminem Diamond Sales Record, The Marshall Mathers LP 10x Platinum
— 04 / 28 / 2011
writer: Drew H. @T
New Eminem music might sell 1 million copies, but his past albums are doing even bigger numbers.
The Detroit rapper maintains his title as number 1 selling billboards charted rapper, only
having deceased Hip Hop artist Tupac Shakur as competition. Adding to his total sales,
Eminem's 2000 album "The Marshall Mathers LP" has reached 10 million record sales, certified diamond.
"It's amazing to me how well new Eminem music and the old steady sales. His fan base is super
supportive and buy music in an age, many just get bootleg discs. The Eminem fan base is super
cool for that, just to help Hip Hop live on and him connecting with so many people worldwide, is
equally great," wrote new Hip Hop music sensation C.KHiD.
Eminem "The Marshall Mathers LP" reached diamond sales status this week, topping 10 million album
sales. When released in May 2000, the Em album jumped onto the top of billboards
selling 1.76 million copies. Not only did the numbers wow music sales analysts, but the 1.76m
discs sold in one week. The weekly numbers made Eminem the fastest-selling rap album in history.
"The Marshall Mathers LP" Eminem disc sold more than just album units. The hit-record included
chart-topping singles "The Real Slim Shady," "The Way I Am," and "Stan". Entering the
Hip Hop game by announcing his name, Eminem had the world saying
"Hi, My name is.. chika-chika.. Slim Shady".
Eminem album "The Marshall Mathers LP" reached a broader audience than fans as well.
Music reviews writers from Q, Time, Complex, and Rolling Stone Magazine, rated the album on
lists for "Best Albums of all-time".
In other new Eminem news, the super multi-platinum rapper is preparing for his next and final
concert on the Lollapalooza 2011 tour. Soon after, Mr Marshall Mathers will headline the
Bonnaroo music festival in Manchester, Tennessee.
The Bonnaroo 2011 music festival will
kick off some time in June. Visit Bonnaroo.com
for tickets. Other rap acts slated to perform include Pop / Hip Hop newcomer Wiz Khalifa,
superstar Lil Wayne, and J Cole.
New Eminem Diamond Sales Record, The Marshall Mathers LP 10x Platinum
Pics
Above see a photo of Detroit rap-star and diamond selling music artist, Eminem.
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