Eminem Surges With Multiple Classic Hits
This week, without releasing any new material, Eminem is back on multiple rankings, but this time, with classics. Some of the tracks that helped turn him into a global powerhouse and one of the most consistent hitmakers in hip-hop history are experiencing something of a resurgence.
'Lose Yourself' Becomes a Bestseller Again
Two of Eminem's most iconic compositions return to Billboard's charts this frame, with each reappearing on a separate tally. There's no crossover between them, as the cuts don't show up on the same list, and each one only lands on a single roster.
The biggest winner between them is "Lose Yourself," which returns to the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart. As the Oscar- and Grammy-winning cut approaches 500 weeks on that tally, it reenters at No. 15.
'Without Me' Returns to the Global Chart
Eminem also claims a worldwide success again this frame, as "Without Me" reappears on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. The decades-old tune barely makes the list, settling at No. 199 on the 200-spot roster. The ranking reflects the most consumed tracks worldwide, without factoring in streams or sales from American listeners.
Curtain Call: The Hits Also Enjoys a Big Week
Back in the U.S., Eminem's compilation album Curtain Call: The Hits also grows. The project inches forward on multiple rankings, possibly buoyed by a sales uptick tied to "Lose Yourself," or perhaps its ascent is simply due to the compilation's continued appeal, as it features many of the rapper's most famous singles.
Curtain Call returns to the top 10 on the Top Rap Albums chart, lifting to No. 10. It also climbs one spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums list, rising to No. 14. The set — one of the longest-charting ever on the Billboard 200 — holds steady at No. 55, and in about a month, it will become one of only a handful of titles to reach 750 frames on the all-encompassing, competitive roster.
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