| "Stepping Stone" | |
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| Song by Eminem | |
| from the album Kamikaze | |
| Released | August 31, 2018 |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 5:10 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | |
| Kamikaze track listing | |
13 tracks
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"Stepping Stone" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his album Kamikaze (2018). It charted in Australia, Canada, Sweden, and the US.
Background
"Stepping Stone" describes the fallout of D12, a rap group of which Eminem was formerly a part of. He also uses the song to confirm that the group has been disbanded and will no longer be continuing due to the death of Proof.
Critical reception
In a review of Kamikaze for The Guardian, Alexis Petridis referred to "Stepping Stone" as "a thoughtful examination of the collapse of group D12". Trent Clark of HipHopDX likewise noted "ruminative wordplay". Reviewing the album for Pitchfork, Marc Hogan deemed the song "a maudlin tribute to former group D12".
Personnel
- Eminem – lead vocals, production
- Luis Resto – additional production, keyboards
- Mario Resto – additional vocals
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) | 34 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 30 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) | 52 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 42 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) | Gold | 35,000 |
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Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Kamikaze (liner notes). Eminem. Shady Records. 2018.
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- Petridis, Alexis (August 31, 2018). "Eminem: Kamikaze review – middle-aged gripes aired with blazing skill". The Guardian. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- Clark, Trent (September 6, 2018). "Review: Eminem Earns The "Revival" Redemption He Sought With "Kamikaze"". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- Hogan, Marc (September 6, 2018). "Kamikaze". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- "Eminem – Stepping Stone". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
- "Eminem Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
- "Eminem – Stepping Stone". Singles Top 100. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
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