What’s bad is that Eminem, who has the potential to be one of the edgiest rappers in the world, is down to making generic love songs. What’s worse is that he’s decided to recruit the singing voice of Rihanna; one of pop music’s most annoying.

This is a song about a romantic relationship gone wrong; “wrong” in the sense that everything isn’t all right like it was when the guy and the girl first met. They’re fighting now, verbally and physically, only to kiss, make-up and fight again the next day.

It’s a love-hate situation with masochistic undertones; something celebrity gossip suggests both Eminem and Rihanna are familiar with. And I’d bet it happens more often than most couples would be willing to admit. But who cares. This song is boring.

Eminem’s forced delivery is bland and tiresome, especially when he’s playing the role of a pussy-whipped boyfriend involved in a domestic quarrel I couldn’t give a fuck less about. The music; maudlin rock-hop produced by Alex Da Kid; does little to help.

my rating : 2 of 5

2010