Having never written a liner note before, this process was something completely new and exciting. I struggled a bit when writing my rough draft because I was not familiar with the liner note structure. I also found that I had a lot of information that I wanted to include about each song and could not figure out the most effective way of organizing my paragraphs. I really liked writing the introduction to my liner notes, especially because it enabled me to take creative risks and share my true passion for Eminem. I tried to put more factual information in my liner notes, but then they seemed too dull and dry. I focused more on the lyrical content and its connection to my thesis about fame.
Writing these liner notes allowed me to learn a lot of interesting information about the songs that I call my favorite tracks. I've never really had the chance to sit down and analyze song lyrics. This assignment allowed me to really dig deep into the meaning of Eminem's songs and infer from his childhood, the inspiration behind his artistic tracks. Since the three songs I picked were generally from different eras in his rap career, it was inspiring to see how Eminem has transformed from an amateur rapper into a credible artist. I can not wait to see what big project is next on Slim Shady's agenda.
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