Bottle: Crack A
: It rocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , becoming Eminem's second career chart-topper after "Lose Yourself".
: On February 12, 2009, "Crack a Bottle" set a new record for first-week digital sales with 418,000 downloads , surpassing the previous record held by T.I.'s "Live Your Life". Crack A Bottle
: The trio won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2010 for this collaboration. Release History and Leaks : It rocketed to No
: An unfinished version, often referred to as "Number One," leaked in late 2008 on various mixtapes. : The trio won the Grammy Award for
is a Grammy-winning hip-hop track by Eminem , featuring his long-time collaborators Dr. Dre and 50 Cent . Released on February 2, 2009, it served as a major promotional single for Eminem's sixth studio album, Relapse , and marked his triumphant return to the top of the charts after a lengthy hiatus. Overview and Production
The song was a massive commercial success upon its release, setting several industry milestones:
: The track was recorded during a period of intense creative output for Eminem, where he reportedly wrote and recorded enough material to fill two albums while recovering from pill addiction. Record-Breaking Success