While much of his transgressive work during the late 1990s and early 2000s made him a controversial figure, he came to be a representation of popular angst of the American underclass and has been cited as an influence by and upon many artists working in various genres.

The research found about what Eminems lyrics mean and if they include personal experiences, "Eminem has always written about very dark subjects, including domestic violence, murder, rape, child abuse, incest, drug addiction, and torture during his career -, in terms of lyrical content, no area has been off-limits for him," says Glenn, who is Head of English, Creative Writing and American Studies at the University of Winchester."But he has also explored fatherhood, bereavement, mental illness, poverty, friendship, and love within his lyrics. The juxtaposition between these very different themes - sometimes even within the same song - make his lyrics complex, deep, and deserving of proper critical discussion," added Glenn.

https://www.winchester.ac.uk/news-and-events/press-centre/media-articles/lyrics-of-legendary-american-hip-hop-artist-eminem-focus-of-new-book.php

 In his biggest hit 'Lose Yourself' Released in 2002 as the lead single from the soundtrack of 8 Mile. Eminem’s semi-autobiographical movie, "the song is a motivational anthem that tells the story of a struggling rapper who has to seize his opportunity and follow his passion". The article goes into deep detail about the song and its impact on future rappers. Inspiring others who may have the same background as Marshall did and influencing them to make music.

 The song also reflects Eminem’s own life and career, as he rose from poverty and obscurity to fame and fortune, facing various obstacles and critics along the way. In this article, we will explore the meaning, story, literary devices, references, impact, and inspiration of the Lose Yourself lyrics by Eminem. 

https://neonmusic.co.uk/eminems-lose-yourself-lyrics-a-masterpiece-of-rap-culture/

Emo and pop punk had a significant influence on alternative rock in the 2000s. Bands like My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Panic! at the Disco gained massive popularity, blending catchy melodies with introspective and emotionally charged lyrics.

 One band that was popular within the 2000s, was the American 3-piece Blink-182, who use the common chord progression C-G-AM-F. In the 1990s, Greenday used the same structure in their hit 'When I Come Around' in 1993. Blink-182 popularised the genre of pop punk and led the way for other artists to do the same. This progression was used in most of the band's tracks throughout the 200s including 'The Rock Show' and 'Feeling This'. Within the same genre Linkin Park had used the progression in their song 'Numb' that was released in 2003.

This article notes how different t the band was and the influences that they created for bands such as Panic at the Disco, Paramore, etc. " Their unique blend of catchy melodies, energetic performances, and relatable lyrics breathed new life into the genre. With their unabashed attitude and rebellious spirit, Blink-182 pushed the boundaries and helped redefine what punk rock could be. Their influence can still be felt in the music of countless bands that followed in their footsteps". 

https://punkrock.blog/2023/11/24/blink-182-and-the-impact-on-punk-rock/

The track was released by The Arctic Monkeys in 2006, this song is highly energetic, with quick tempo on the drums and fast singing. The genre of their first album was alternative rock. This article explains the band's inspirations at an early age "As teenagers the whole band liked psychedelic scousers The Coral, while ideas about structure and form came from The Strokes and The Libertines – and through them, The Clash and The Jam. UK hip-hop legend Roots Manuva was a big inspiration, as was North London’s Braintax". 

https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/the-roots-of-arctic-monkeys-22604

Rehearsing this song was enjoyable, I was quick to learn the fast bassline and the vocalists already knew the song. We haven't performed the song yet for our LPW, but I am confident it will go well. We haven't practiced it so much due to disruptions, but we all practice at home before coming together.

For our creative cover, we've decided to do 'Bad Gut' by Billie Eilish and turn it rock. We haven't specified what kind of rock it is going to be, whether it will be in the style of quick-paced Arctic Monkeys or more heavy like Linken Park. 

Next session we are going to experiment with what sounds best, but for my part, I have an iconic bassline to play and it would be interesting if I played it faster and Ollie played down strokes on the guitar and Charlie drummed hard, but still having control of the drums.

The comparison between the two artists varies, as first of all they have very different genres and tastes in music, as Kanye West fist into the new hip-hop generation and Gaga is very much pop. 

Lady Gaga's pop anthems from the 2000s into the 2010s, such as her song 'Paparazzi ', ' describe the overwhelming and intrusive nature of celebrity life, particularly dealing with constant attention from the paparazzi. The melancholic tone of the music may contribute to a sense of sadness or vulnerability. 

Both of them have strong beliefs about artistry and creating new material, through lyrics and music videos. Kanye West "it explicitly clear that he does not want to be viewed simply as a great hip-hop artist, but a great artist period".