General Conventions of EMINEM

Due to the fact that all of Eminem's songs are inherently unique, it is hard to come up with a general list of characteristics that define his music. However, there are definitely some commonalities among his songs and within rap as a genre.

1. Rebelling/attacking against authority or an individual: Rap is often used as a mechanism to attack or criticize someone or something, whether it be an ex-Wife (as it often is when Eminem) or political ideas (such as President Bush sending troops to Iraq). 
2. Jokes/playfulness: Eminem often writes comical rhymes or pokes fun at people in order to make a specific statement. He makes a lot of voice impersonations as a way to joke around and add lightheartedness to a genre that is usually thought to be serious.
3. Sexual objectivity of women: This is common in the genre of rap as well as specifically in Eminem's songs. He often includes sexual references in his rhymes, whether they be positive or negative.
4. Loud/fast-paced beat/jumble words together: Hip-hop music is defined by its fast paced tempo and boisterous, echoing sounds. Eminem is skilled in the art of raping fast, making it seem as if his lyrics are a constant string of never ending thoughts and ideas.