Counting all the songs by Eminem is a bit like trying to count raindrops in a Detroit thunderstorm. You think you've got a handle on it with the studio albums, but then the guest verses, the D12 deep cuts, the Bad Meets Evil projects, and the literal hundreds of leaks start pouring in. By the time you're done, you're looking at a catalog that comfortably clears 600 tracks.
Honestly, most fans just stick to the hits. They know "Lose Yourself" and "Houdini," maybe some "Stan." But the real story of Marshall Mathers is buried in the stuff that never hit the radio. It's in the 1988 home tapes with Proof and the "Mourner’s Edition" extras from 2024. If you really want to understand the discography, you have to look past the Diamond certifications.
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The Raw Math of a Decades-Long Career
If we’re talking strictly solo studio albums, we are looking at 12 major releases. From the underground grit of Infinite (1996) to the cinematic goodbye—or was it?—of The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) in 2024. But that's just the surface level.
Eminem has more than 60 lead singles and dozens of promotional tracks. Then you’ve got the features. He’s the guy you call when you want your own song stolen from you; just ask Jay-Z about "Renegade" or Nicki Minaj about "Roman's Revenge." When you tally up the official releases, collaborative albums like Devil's Night, and the soundtracks like 8 Mile or Southpaw, the "official" number sits somewhere around 400 to 450 songs.
But wait.
The die-hard "Stans" on Reddit and dedicated discography trackers have found much more. If you include every unreleased leak, demo, and freestyle that has ever hit the internet, that number jumps to over 600. Some playlists on Spotify—which use local files to bridge the gaps—clock in at over 40 hours of music. That is a staggering amount of output for a guy who has "retired" about three different times.
Why the "Slim Shady" Era Still Defines the List
It’s impossible to talk about all the songs by Eminem without addressing the 1999–2003 run. This was the "peak" of the Slim Shady persona. Songs like "My Name Is," "The Real Slim Shady," and "Without Me" weren't just tracks; they were cultural reset buttons.
What people often get wrong is thinking these were just funny. They were technical masterclasses. Look at "Brain Damage" or "As the World Turns." These aren't just songs; they’re short stories. He was using a multi-syllabic rhyme scheme that most rappers at the time weren't even attempting.
The Mid-Career Shift and the "Recovery" Sound
Then things changed. After Encore and his hiatus, the music got heavier. Literally and figuratively. Relapse was a divisive horrorcore experiment (the accents, man, the accents), but it gave us "Beautiful" and "Stay Wide Awake."
By the time Recovery dropped in 2010, the sound had shifted to stadium anthems. "Not Afraid" and "Love the Way You Lie" showed a different Marshall. Gone were the bleach-blonde jokes. He was screaming into the mic, fighting demons, and selling millions of copies in the process. This era added a massive chunk of high-gloss, pop-inflected tracks to his total count.
The Modern Era: Technical Overdrive
The latest phase of Eminem’s career—basically from Kamikaze (2018) through The Death of Slim Shady—is defined by speed and technicality.
"Rap God" set the pace.
"Godzilla" broke it.
He’s now in a stage where he’s competing with himself. He knows he’s a legend, so he spends his time on songs like "Fuel" or "Tobey" just proving he can still out-rap anyone half his age. It’s less about the "vibe" and more about the "sport."
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The Songs You Probably Missed
If you only listen to what's on the radio, you're missing the best stuff. You've gotta dig into:
- "Quitter" and "Nail in the Coffin": The absolute peak of his battle-rap toxicity. These aren't on streaming for legal reasons, but they are essential.
- "Stimulate": A B-side from the 8 Mile era that many argue is one of his most melodic, thoughtful pieces ever.
- "Rabbit Run": Two minutes of pure, breathless adrenaline with no chorus. Just bars.
- "Groundhog Day": A bonus track from MMLP2 that covers his entire life story better than most documentaries.
Managing the Massive Catalog
So, how do you actually digest all the songs by Eminem? You don't do it all at once. You’ll get a headache.
The best way is to follow the narrative. Start with The Slim Shady LP to see the spark. Move to The Marshall Mathers LP to see the explosion. Then, skip to The Death of Slim Shady to see how he finally tried to kill off the monster he created.
It’s not just a list of tracks; it’s a 30-year diary of a guy who had too much to say and a very loud microphone. Whether you love the new "speed rap" or miss the 2000s "funny" Em, the sheer volume of work is undeniable. He hasn't just released songs; he's built an archive of hip-hop history.
If you’re looking to build the ultimate collection, start by hunting down the "Expanded Edition" releases of his classic albums. These contain the rare B-sides and instrumentals that usually fall through the cracks of a standard search. From there, check out the Shady Records compilation albums like The Re-Up—they hold some of his most aggressive, overlooked verses from the mid-2000s.