Eminem Charts A New Hit Single — But The Song Was A Winner Decades Ago

Forbes

27-03-2025

Eminem lands three songs on U.K. charts this week, with 'Shake That' making an unexpected comeback ... More and scoring its first appearance on the Singles Sales chart. DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JUNE 06: Eminem performs onstage at Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central" at Michigan Central Station on June 06, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
Eminem's discography is filled with dozens upon dozens of smash hits, many of which continue to chart years — and sometimes decades. The rapper, who's remained one of the most consistent hitmakers in music history, doesn't dominate the U.K. rankings this frame, but he does manage to score a handful of placements with individual tunes. Among them is a surprise revival: 'Shake That' is not only back on one roster, it also debuts on another for the very first time.
'Shake That' pops up on two charts in the U.K. this frame. It's the only Eminem track to appear on more than one tally at the moment.
The cut climbs back onto the Official Singles Downloads chart, landing at No. 96. That's not an especially lofty placement, but the fact that the song is even charting is worth pointing out. It's been more than 10 years since the tune ranked as one of the most downloaded tracks in the country — and more than 15 since it originally arrived.
As it surges, 'Shake That' also appears on the Official Singles Sales chart for the first time. The tune opens at No. 98, finally becoming one of the bestselling cuts in the U.K. nearly two decades after it first found success.
As 'Shake That' lands on the Official Singles Sales chart, Eminem scores his forty-second hit on that roster. The rapper last reached the tally in September 2024, when two cuts — 'Like My Shit' and 'Fuel,' a collaboration with fellow hip-hop star J.I.D. — both started in the middle of the ranking.
'Shake That' was first promoted as a single from Eminem's Curtain Call: The Hits compilation. The set, released in late 2005, featured a handful of original tracks, including this Nate Dogg-assisted jam. While the late West Coast icon is credited as a featured artist on the tune, his name curiously doesn't appear on either U.K. chart this week. That's a strange omission given his recognizable hook and vital role in the song's success, though not necessarily an uncommon one when it comes to the weekly tallies in the country.
At the moment, Eminem claims just three hits on the U.K. charts. 'Without Me' and 'Lose Yourself' both cling to spots on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart, coming in at No. 30 and No. 32, respectively.
Though his singles may not be flooding the rankings this frame, Eminem's albums continue to perform well. Five of his full-lengths place on at least one U.K. chart this week. As is usually the case, Curtain Call: The Hits ranks as the top performer. The compilation holds steady on one list while climbing on three others, and it's possible that it's growing thanks to the renewed interest in 'Shake That.'