: The trio won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2010 for this collaboration. Release History and Leaks
: On February 12, 2009, "Crack a Bottle" set a new record for first-week digital sales with 418,000 downloads , surpassing the previous record held by T.I.'s "Live Your Life".
The song was a massive commercial success upon its release, setting several industry milestones:
: The track was recorded during a period of intense creative output for Eminem, where he reportedly wrote and recorded enough material to fill two albums while recovering from pill addiction. Record-Breaking Success
is a Grammy-winning hip-hop track by Eminem , featuring his long-time collaborators Dr. Dre and 50 Cent . Released on February 2, 2009, it served as a major promotional single for Eminem's sixth studio album, Relapse , and marked his triumphant return to the top of the charts after a lengthy hiatus. Overview and Production
: A demo exists where Eminem performs reference vocals for Dr. Dre's verse, showcasing how he guided his mentor's delivery.
: The song is a rare collaboration between three of the biggest names in Shady/Aftermath history: Eminem, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent.
The path to the song's official release was marked by widespread leaks:
: The trio won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2010 for this collaboration. Release History and Leaks
: On February 12, 2009, "Crack a Bottle" set a new record for first-week digital sales with 418,000 downloads , surpassing the previous record held by T.I.'s "Live Your Life".
The song was a massive commercial success upon its release, setting several industry milestones:
: The track was recorded during a period of intense creative output for Eminem, where he reportedly wrote and recorded enough material to fill two albums while recovering from pill addiction. Record-Breaking Success
is a Grammy-winning hip-hop track by Eminem , featuring his long-time collaborators Dr. Dre and 50 Cent . Released on February 2, 2009, it served as a major promotional single for Eminem's sixth studio album, Relapse , and marked his triumphant return to the top of the charts after a lengthy hiatus. Overview and Production
: A demo exists where Eminem performs reference vocals for Dr. Dre's verse, showcasing how he guided his mentor's delivery.
: The song is a rare collaboration between three of the biggest names in Shady/Aftermath history: Eminem, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent.
The path to the song's official release was marked by widespread leaks: