Temporary (song)
| "Temporary" | |
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| Song by Eminem featuring Skylar Grey | |
| from the album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) | |
| Released | July 12, 2024 |
| Genre | Conscious hip hop |
| Length | 4:57 |
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| Music video | |
| "Temporary" on YouTube | |
"Temporary" is a song by American rapper Eminem featuring American singer Skylar Grey from the former's twelfth studio album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) (2024). It was produced by the lead artists. A music video for the track was released on October 3, 2024.[1]
Composition
[edit]"Temporary" is an ode to Eminem's daughter Hailie. It also features archival audio of her as a baby. Over a piano-driven instrumental, Eminem says the song is intended for Hailie to listen to when he dies and remember his love for her,[2][3][4] before telling her to look after her siblings and uncle after his death. He also admits the song is "the hardest thing I ever wrote".[2] The chorus, as well as the first verse, are sung by Skylar Grey.[2][4]
Music video
[edit]On October 3, 2024, a music video promoting Temporary was released on Eminem's official YouTube channel. The music video alternates between old late-1990's to early-2000's home video footage of Hailie and her father Eminem, and new video footage from more recent years when Hailie tells him about her pregnancy.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]Steven J. Horowitz of Variety described the song as "Eminem at his best",[3] while Jordan Bassett of NME called it "a genuinely moving ode to his daughter, Hailie, which proves Marshall Mathers can say something that matters when he wants to."[6] Merlin Alderslade of Louder commented the song "is heartfelt and well executed but feels out of place."[7] Simon K. of Sputnikmusic named it as one of the particular songs from The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) whose "instrumentals retain issues I've had with Eminem's works for decades now".[8] Stevie Chick of The Independent described the song as having a "gloomy, somewhat mawkish thread".[9] Paul Attard of Slant Magazine regarded the song to be among the album's "overblown ballads dedicated to his family".[10]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[11] | 49 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 36 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[13] | 67 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[14] | 33 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[15] | 41 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[16] | 56 |
References
[edit]- ^ Eminem (October 3, 2024). "Eminem - Temporary (feat. Skylar Grey) [Official Music Video]". Retrieved October 3, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c Moore, Sam (July 12, 2024). "Eminem Leaves Fans In Tears With Heart-Rending Song To Daughter Hailie Jade". HipHopDX. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ a b Horowitz, Steven J. (July 12, 2024). "Eminem Moves Ahead — and Retreads Into Tired Habits — on 'The Death of Slim Shady': Album Review". Variety. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ a b Shackleford, Sy (July 16, 2024). "Eminem :: The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) – RapReviews". RapReviews. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (October 3, 2024). "Eminem Learns He's Gonna Be a Grandpa in Heartfelt 'Temporary' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Bassett, Jordan (July 15, 2024). "Eminem – 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)' review: well-crafted songs and empty provocation". NME. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Alderslade, Merlin (July 12, 2024). "Eminem The Death of Slim Shady Coup De Grace review: a disappointing missed opportunity". Louder. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ K., Simon (July 12, 2024). "Review: Eminem – the Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Chick, Stevie (July 12, 2024). "Eminem review, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce): punching downwards, joylessly and without inspiration". The Independent. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Attard, Paul (July 15, 2024). "Eminem 'The Death of Slim Shady' Review: Old Personas Die Hard". Slant Magazine. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Eminem feat. Skylar Grey – Temporary". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "Eminem Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Eminem Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Eminem feat. Skylar Grey – Temporary". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Eminem Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2024.