Eminem Releases ‘Infinite’ EP on Streaming & 30th Anniversary Documentary Surrounding His Debut Album
New mixes and additional production have been added to the project, which will be sold as physicals as well.
On November 12th, Eminem released the 30th anniversary EP version of his debut album, Infinite, marking the 30th year since the project's independent release. The streaming platform now features six tracks from the original album: "Infinite," "It's O.K.," "Tonite," "313," "Open Mic," and "Never 2 Far." Physical copies of Infinite are available for purchase at Org Music, with vinyl, CD, and cassette options available for pre-order, set to arrive on February 26th.
A 10-minute documentary celebrating Infinite's milestone anniversary has been released by Org Music. The short film features interviews with key contributors, including the Bass Brothers and Eminem himself, alongside archival footage from the mid-90s era surrounding the project. Eminem shared in the documentary that the remaining unsold CDs and cassettes from the initial release ended up finding new homes, as they were given away to various locations.
WEB Entertainment released Infinite in 1996, but the album's commercial success did not match Eminem's initial expectations. However, after receiving support from producers Mark and Jeff of the Bass Brothers, Em gained the opportunity to record at Bassmint studio. This led to the creation of his Slim Shady alter ego, which gained traction with the release of The Slim Shady EP in 1997.
Dr. Dre eventually caught wind of Eminem's new direction, marking the beginning of his mainstream explosion with The Slim Shady LP in February 1999. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and produced Eminem's first top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, "My Name Is."
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