

How, then, are we to regard the wealth of hits that came after, songs like Em’s unflappable assertion of elite-tier MCing “ Rap God,” the heart-wrenching testament to his vulnerability “ Not Afraid,” or even blockbuster collaborations like “ Walk on Water” (Beyoncé), “ Won’t Back Down” (P!nk), or “ The Monster” and “ Love the Way You Lie” (Rihanna)? Curtain Call 2, anyone?

The deluxe version of Eminem’s 2005 “greatest hits” album Curtain Call contains 24 songs compiled from the previous six years of his catalog.
