On April 7, 2009, Eminem dropped “We Made You”—his big comeback single from Relapse—and the world couldn’t look away. Produced by Dr. Dre, this wild, pop-culture-packed banger marked Slim Shady’s return after years off the grid. It’s been 16 years, and it still slaps. Here’s why it ruled.
A Worldwide Smash
“We Made You” was a global flex, hitting No. 1 in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and Scotland. Eminem’s sharp punchlines and playful digs at celebs proved his edge was intact. It also crushed charts everywhere:
- No. 2: UK Hip Hop/R&B, Israel
- No. 3: US Billboard Hot Digital Songs
- No. 4: European Hot 100
- No. 5: Norway
- No. 6: Austria, Canada
- No. 9: US Billboard Hot 100
The Relapse Kickoff
After a rough patch, Eminem roared back with this track, blending outrageous humor with that signature flow. It set the tone for Relapse—reminding fans nobody roasts pop culture like Shady. Relive it below!
