Listen to this when
Not Afraid
Recovery isn't pretending the past didn't happen. It's owning it and walking forward anyway. Not afraid. 💪
Who it's for
Eminem publicly tied the song and the Recovery album to getting sober and rediscovering parts of himself, so the message of change is backed by the artist's own account rather than just a mood.
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Not Afraid" is the lead single from Eminem's seventh studio album, Recovery, released in April 2010 and produced primarily by Boi-1da with additional production from Jordan Evans, Matthew Burnett and Eminem. Eminem tied its theme to his recovery, saying that as he got sober he rediscovered parts of himself he had long suppressed.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available); the official music video (directed by Rich Lee) is on Eminem's YouTube channel.
Before you start
Heads up: Explicit lyrics about past addiction.
Age: Ages 14+
