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Release Date
13 June 2011
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Length
11 tracks
Hell: The Sequel is the debut EP by Bad Meets Evil, an American hip-hop duo composed of Royce da 5'9" and Eminem. It was released on June 13, 2011, in some countries by Shady Records and Interscope Records and on June 14, 2011, in the United States. The EP focuses on hardcore hip hop and midwest hip hop with themes about rising fame and success, and messages to haters.
The EP's title and artwork were revealed sometime in May. It features executive producers Eminem and Mr. Porter, with production from DJ Khalil, Supa Dups, Bangladesh, Havoc, The Smeezingtons, and Sid Roams, amongst others. Following the reunion of the duo, recording began in late 2010, when two tracks, "Living Proof" and "Echo" having leaked onto the Internet. The first single, "Fast Lane", released on May 3, 2011, was considered a highlight from the EP and the second single, "Lighters", was met with mixed reviews as well.
Hell: The Sequel was met with mostly positive reception. Critics favored the chemistry between Eminem and Royce da 5'9" and their rapping ability as well. Royce's rapping was very well received as well. The EP debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with sales of 171,000.
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