![]() After that failed attempt, he decided to entirely ditch the positive, optimistic persona that he showcased in "Infinite" and become an alter ego that was both cynical, sadistic, and downright violent. The commercial failure of "Infinite" changed Marshall: it caused him to become deeply depressed, to the point of attempting suicide. The general public shrugged him off, criticizing Eminem because he was a white rapper and a 'wannabe' of fellow NY rapper Nas with his similar rapping style and technique. ![]() His lyrically strong raps about his struggles to make ends meet, his hopes for the future, and his love for then-wife Kim just wasn't appealing enough to radio stations, music critics, or to the hip-hop community. Just a year before he released his debut EP "The Slim Shady EP": Marshall was a young aspiring, optimistic rapper who strongly desired fame but was rapping in quite a light-natured fashion, as it was showcased in his long-lost 1996 debut LP "Infinite". It couldn't be more evident as it was for Detroit rapper Marshall Mathers II, aka Eminem. ![]() One year they're this kind of person, the next year they're a different kind. It really is amazing how much people over the course of a 365-day year can change. Review Summary: The transformation is complete.
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