Business (song)

"Business"
Single by Eminem
from the album The Eminem Show
Released	July 22, 2003
Genre	Hip hop; comedy hip hop;
Length	4:11
Label	Aftermath; Shady; Interscope;
Songwriter(s)	Marshall Mathers; Andre Young; Theron Feemster; Mike Elizondo;
Producer(s)	Dr. Dre
Eminem singles chronology

"Business" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fourth studio album The Eminem Show (2002). "Business" was released as the final single from the album on July 22, 2003, but it was not released as an official single in the United States.

Composition

"Business" is a hip hop song of four minutes and eleven seconds in length.[1] It sees Eminem comparing himself and Dr. Dre, the song's producer, to fictional crime-fighting duo Batman and Robin, a comparison first explored in the music video for the previous Eminem single "Without Me".[2][3] The lyrics are backed by a "cartoonish" beat:[4] one of several Dr. Dre productions on The Eminem Show which, according to CultureDose writer Marty Brown, affords Eminem a "perfect sound-scape" to inspire emotions in the listener, calling the beat "a launchpad equally effective for humor or anger".[5] Writing for Pitchfork Media, Ethan P. noted the "cartoonish" production to be similar in style to several of Eminem's early singles, claiming it to be fitting to the Batman and Robin theme on "Business", but noted that "this time he's actually talking about Batman and Robin!!".[4] DX Magazine editor J-23 called this "classic" with Dre beats.[6] Kris Ex On "Business": "Em names himself the gatekeeper of hip-hop and obliquely claims to be the best rapper alive: 'The flow's too wet/Nobody close to it/Nobody says it, but everybody knows the shit.'"[7]

Track listing

UK CD1[8]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Business"	Marshall Mathers Andre Young Theron Feemster Mike Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
2.	"Bump Heads" (DJ Green Lantern version) (featuring G-Unit)	Marshall Mathers Curtis Jackson Christopher Lloyd Marvin Bernard	Eminem	4:36
3.	"Business" (live in Barcelona – video)	Mathers Young Feemster Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
Total length:				13:16

UK CD2[9]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Business"	Marshall Mathers Andre Young Theron Feemster Mike Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
2.	"The Conspiracy" (DJ Green Lantern version) (freestyle)			5:14
3.	"Business" (live in Detroit – video)	Mathers Young Feemster Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
Total length:				13:54

UK Cassette

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Business"	Marshall Mathers Andre Young Theron Feemster Mike Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
2.	"Bump Heads" (DJ Green Lantern version) (featuring G-Unit)	Marshall Mathers Curtis Jackson Christopher Lloyd Marvin Bernard	Eminem	4:36
3.	"The Conspiracy" (DJ Green Lantern version) (freestyle)			5:14
Total length:				14:10

German CD single[10]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Business"	Marshall Mathers Andre Young Theron Feemster Mike Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
2.	"The Conspiracy" (DJ Green Lantern version) (freestyle)			5:14
3.	"Business" (instrumental)	Mathers Young Feemster Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
4.	"Business" (live in Detroit – video)	Mathers Young Feemster Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
Total length:				18:14

Australian CD single[11]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Business"	Marshall Mathers Andre Young Theron Feemster Mike Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
2.	"Bump Heads" (DJ Green Lantern version) (featuring G-Unit)	Marshall Mathers Curtis Jackson Christopher Lloyd Marvin Bernard	Eminem	4:36
3.	"Business" (live in Detroit – video)	Mathers Young Feemster Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
Total length:				13:16

German 3" CD single[12]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Business"	Marshall Mathers Andre Young Theron Feemster Mike Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
2.	"The Conspiracy" (DJ Green Lantern version) (freestyle)			5:14
Total length:				9:34

The Singles version

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Business"	Marshall Mathers Andre Young Theron Feemster Mike Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
2.	"Bump Heads" (DJ Green Lantern version) (featuring G-Unit)	Marshall Mathers Curtis Jackson Christopher Lloyd Marvin Bernard	Eminem	4:36
3.	"Business" (acappella)	Mathers Young Feemster Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:17
4.	"Business" (live in Barcelona – video)	Mathers Young Feemster Elizondo	Dr. Dre	4:20
Total length:				17:33

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2002–03)	Peak position
scope="row"	Australia (ARIA)[13]	4
scope="row"	Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[14]	22
scope="row"	Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[15]	28
scope="row"	Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[16]	11
scope="row"	Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[17]	30
scope="row"	Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia)[18]	11
scope="row"	Germany (Official German Charts)[19]	15
scope="row"	Ireland (IRMA)[20]	7
scope="row"	Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[21]	9
scope="row"	Netherlands (Single Top 100)[22]	6
scope="row"	New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[23]	14
scope="row"	UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[24]	6
scope="row"	US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[25]	77
scope="row"	US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[26]	25

Year-end charts

Chart (2003)	Position
Australia (ARIA)[27]	66
Germany (Official German Charts)[28]	98
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[29]	100
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[30]	132

gollark: The first case was recorded December 1 or something.

gollark: I really hate typing on phones. I can do 100 WPM or so on a decent physical keyboard, but on phones I type very slowly and rely heavily on autocorrect.

gollark: Write the book, or *pay the price of failure*.

gollark: Write the book, ***or else***.

gollark: *Or else.*

References

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Christgau, Robin (June 11, 2002). "White American: Eminem Makes His Rock Move". Robert Christgau. The Village Voice. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
P, Ethan (June 3, 2002). "Eminem: The Eminem Show". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
Brown, Marty (June 4, 2002). "Eminem – The Eminem Show Music Review". CultureDose. Archived from the original on November 8, 2002. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
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"Ultratop.be – Eminem – Business" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
"Ultratop.be – Eminem – Business" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
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"Ultratop.be – Eminem – Business" (in French). Ultratop Dance. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
"Offiziellecharts.de – Eminem – Business". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
"The Irish Charts – Search Results – Business". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
"Nederlandse Top 40 – week 36, 2003" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved November 16, 2011.
"Dutchcharts.nl – Eminem – Business" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
"Charts.nz – Eminem – Business". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
"Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
"Eminem Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
"Eminem Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
"ARIA End of Year Singles Chart 2003". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
"Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
"JAAROVERZICHTEN - SINGLE 2003" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Archived from the original on September 19, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
"End of Year 2003" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved July 13, 2014.

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[AMG-1] Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Eminem Show – Eminem > Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved July 17, 2012.

[raprev-2] Juon, Steve (May 28, 2002). "Feature for May 28, 2002 – Eminem's "The Eminem Show"". RapReviews. Retrieved July 17, 2012.

[rchristg-3] Christgau, Robin (June 11, 2002). "White American: Eminem Makes His Rock Move". Robert Christgau. The Village Voice. Retrieved July 17, 2012.

[Pitchfrev-4] P, Ethan (June 3, 2002). "Eminem: The Eminem Show". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved July 17, 2012.

[CDrev-5] Brown, Marty (June 4, 2002). "Eminem – The Eminem Show Music Review". CultureDose. Archived from the original on November 8, 2002. Retrieved July 17, 2012.

[6] "Eminem - The Eminem Show (Advanced Copy)". Hiphopdx.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2017.

[7] "Eminem The Eminem Show Album Review". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 25 April 2015.

[8] "Business [CD 1]: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 25 April 2015.

[9] "Business [CD 2]: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 25 April 2015.

[10] "Business: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 25 April 2015.

[11] "Business: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 25 April 2015.

[12] "eminem d12 3 german pockit singles full set rare - eBay". Ebay.co.uk. Retrieved 25 April 2015.

[sc_Australia_Eminem-13] "Australian-charts.com – Eminem – Business". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 16, 2011.

[sc_Austria_Eminem-14] "Austriancharts.at – Eminem – Business" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved November 16, 2011.

[sc_Flanders_Eminem-15] "Ultratop.be – Eminem – Business" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved November 16, 2011.

[sc_Flanders_Dance_Eminem-16] "Ultratop.be – Eminem – Business" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance. Retrieved November 16, 2011.

[sc_Wallonia_Eminem-17] "Ultratop.be – Eminem – Business" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved November 16, 2011.

[sc_Wallonia_Dance_Eminem-18] "Ultratop.be – Eminem – Business" (in French). Ultratop Dance. Retrieved November 16, 2011.

[sc_Germany2_Eminem-19] "Offiziellecharts.de – Eminem – Business". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

[sc_Ireland2_Eminem-20] "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Business". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 15, 2020.

[sc_Dutch40_Eminem-21] "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 36, 2003" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved November 16, 2011.

[sc_Dutch100_Eminem-22] "Dutchcharts.nl – Eminem – Business" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 30, 2020.

[sc_New_Zealand_Eminem-23] "Charts.nz – Eminem – Business". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 16, 2011.

[sc_UK_Eminem-24] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 16, 2011.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_Eminem-25] "Eminem Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2011.

[sc_Billboardrapsongs_Eminem-26] "Eminem Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2011.

[27] "ARIA End of Year Singles Chart 2003". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved March 30, 2020.

[28] "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved March 30, 2020.

[29] "JAAROVERZICHTEN - SINGLE 2003" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Archived from the original on September 19, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2014.

[30] "End of Year 2003" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved July 13, 2014.