Denaun Reveals Eminem & André 3000 Collab Almost Happened

Collaborations that almost were can completely shift the trajectory of an iconic album, especially when creative roads cross unexpectedly. A legendary unreleased track featuring André 3000 was originally lined up for Eminem’s Revival, a project that underwent massive structural changes before finally reaching listeners.

Shedding light on the album’s evolution, Denaun Porter revealed details during a recent appearance on the 3rd Verse Podcast hosted by Stat Quo. “One of the Eminem songs that leaked, André 3000 was supposed to be on one and it almost happened on Revival album. Original Revival was a lot shorter. He added Kehlani and Alicia Keys along with other songs later,” he said.

Those bold late-stage creative pivots and political stances also came with a steep cost in terms of fan reception. Porter praised Em’s unwavering resolve despite the immediate backlash. “And kudos to Em for having the balls to do that. He lost a lot of fans who were really about the Trump life,” he noted.

Ultimately, these behind-the-scenes revelations highlight the uncompromising artistic vision driving Revival. By prioritizing his personal message and expanding the project’s scope, Eminem stood firm on his principles regardless of the commercial fallout. You can watch the segment below:

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