Houdini (Eminem song)
"Houdini" is a 2024 song by American rapper Eminem and the lead single from his twelfth studio album, *The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)*.
"Houdini" is a 2024 song by American rapper Eminem, released as the lead single from his twelfth studio album, *The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)*, on May 31, 2024. The hip-hop track, produced by Eminem and Luis Resto, runs 3 minutes and 47 seconds. The song debuted at number one on several international charts, including the Canadian charts, according to secondary sources.
Background
"Houdini" was announced and released as the lead single from *The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)* in 2024. Coverage described the track as a return to the character-driven style associated with earlier Eminem singles.
Composition
The song is classified as hip-hop and runs 3 minutes and 47 seconds. Listed writers include Marshall Mathers III and several credited sample/interpolation writers, including Steve Miller and Trevor Horn.
Release and reception
The single was issued by Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records on May 31, 2024. Secondary sources report strong chart performance in multiple countries, including a number-one debut on some global and national charts.
Title meaning
The title appears to reference Harry Houdini, the famous escape artist. Reporting also links the title to Eminem's reappearance as a major figure in rap and to the song's playful, comeback-oriented framing.
Key facts
- It is the lead single from Eminem's twelfth studio album.
- The song was released on May 31, 2024.
- Eminem and Luis Resto produced the track.
- The title refers to Harry Houdini, the escape artist.
- The song interpolates or references earlier works, including Steve Miller Band's "Abracadabra."
The song reportedly reached number 1 on the Canadian charts according to secondary coverage, making it relevant to Canadian listeners and radio audiences.[4]
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houdini_(Eminem_song)Supports: Release date, album, length, label, songwriters, producers, and basic song metadata.
- Eminem Wiki - Fandom — https://eminem.fandom.com/wiki/HoudiniSupports: Album placement, release date, title meaning, and production credits.
- Wikipedia (Dutch) — https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houdini_(Eminem)Supports: Chart-performance claims and Canadian number-one note.
- Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houdini_(canci%C3%B3n_de_Eminem)Supports: Global and national chart-performance claims, including Canada.
- Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houdini_(chanson_d'Eminem)Supports: Genre, writers, producers, duration, and release details.
- Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houdini_(Eminem-Lied)Supports: Release date, album, length, genre, and credits.
- Variety — https://variety.com/2024/music/news/eminem-houdini-new-single-the-death-of-slim-shady-coup-de-grace-1236020867/Supports: Release context, lead-single status, production, and references in the song.