Released in April 2009 as the lead single for his comeback album Relapse, "We Made You" arrived at a precarious time in Eminem's career. He had been absent for four years—spending the latter half of the 2000s battling a severe addiction to prescription drugs and mourning the death of his best friend, Proof.
The Slim Shady Persona: Like his previous hit "The Real Slim Shady," this track reaffirms his role as hip-hop's provocateur, using humor and insults to maintain his status as a "monster" that society cannot help but watch. Musical and Cultural Impact eminem - we made you
“We Made You” – the ultimate parody track that couldn’t be made today (and that’s fine by us). The accents, the pink polo, the Sarah Silverman cameo… ICONIC. The Hook vs
Celebrity Targets: The song targets several high-profile figures of 2009, including Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, and Sarah Palin. The Slim Shady Persona : Like his previous
Modern listeners often view the track as a "guilty pleasure" or a "mid" song that doesn't quite live up to earlier hits like "The Real Slim Shady".
Commercial Success: Despite mixed reviews, it was a massive hit, debuting at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching number one in Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.