Eminem is very busy in the studio just know, though he is yet to start work on his own new album, which record label execs hope will be ready for an early 2004 release.
But just now Marshall is working on new material for artists signed to his record label Shady Records. Word is he has just finished working with Obie Trice on his debut LP, which has now been handed over to Dr Dre for final production. Next on the list is D12's next album, scheduled for a summer release. Eminem will handle most of the production duties on the album, as well as adding some raps along the way. And once that is done work will begin on a second 50 Cent album – the million selling new rapper apparently keen to follow up the success of 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' with a quick second album, possibly out as early as the Autumn.
Elsewhere in the world of Eminem - Universal Studios Home Video have said they will launch the US DVD release of '8 Mile' next week with a party hosted by Eminem at Detroit's St. Andrew’s Hall. The party will include a Rap Battle Competition, with winners from heats that have been taking place around the country flown in to face-off in a contest judged by the film's co-star Mekhi Phifer and D12's Proof. The overall winner will get to record a demo at the Record Plant in Hollywood.