| "Fast Lane" | ||||
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| Single by Bad Meets Evil | ||||
| from the album Hell: The Sequel | ||||
| Released | May 3, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2010–2011 | |||
| Studio | Effigy Studios (Ferndale, Michigan) | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
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"Fast Lane" is the lead single by hip hop duo Bad Meets Evil, a group composed of Royce da 5'9" and Eminem, from their first EP Hell: The Sequel. The single was produced by Eminem, Supa Dups, and Jason "JG" Gilbert, and released on May 3, 2011 by Shady Records. It features uncredited vocals by Sly Jordan on the chorus. A music video was created by director James Larese of music video direction group Syndrome. The music video features animated visuals and kinetic typography, with cameo appearances by Mr. Porter and Slaughterhouse. Fans and critics considered it a return to Eminem's Slim Shady alter ego. Texas rapper Chamillionaire released a remix.
The song was well received compared to the rest of the EP and was considered a highlight of Hell: The Sequel.[1] Critics favored the song for its change from Eminem's theme in Recovery. Rolling Stone called it "1999-style".[2] Bad Meets Evil performed this song at the 2011 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and the Lollapalooza music festival.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (June 14, 2011). "Bad Meets Evil, 'Hell: The Sequel': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2011.
- ^ Dolan, Jon (May 16, 2011). "Fast Lane". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved June 18, 2011.