Eminem - Guts Over Fear ft. Sia (Lyric Video) [+ Review]

Eminem's next single has itself a new lyric video - with a distinctly intercity theme. But who should appear on the rapper's next single but the recently popular Australian singer Sia, who has shot to (mainstream) fame with her hit 'Chandelier'. This is the second track that the two have combined forces on, and it's an interesting mix of synth and rapping, with very personal lyrical content. The track focuses on Eminem's struggles establishing himself as a music artist, and his feelings on his place in rap industry and what sort of music he wants to produce, and the effect he wants to have; 'And I'm frozen cause there's no more emotion for me to pull from/ Just a bunch of playful songs that I made for fun'. 

Eminem lyrics are certainly more reflective, and rightfully so, after years of being in this career with periods and phases that his music went through, it's certainly intriguing to get a glimpse into his own personal opinions on the way his music has evolved and the struggles and emotions he faced and felt while doing so. To balance out the heavy-rap segments of the track, Sia is back and offers up her unique vocals for the hook, which is also reflective but more bold, as the singer showcases her power through her voice but also the track, showing that she now has 'guts over fear' and will not be taken advantage of and be stronger - 'For all the times I let you push me around/ And let you keep me down/ Now I got, guts over fear, guts over fear'. 

The two make for a suitable pairing, and the beat is solid and showcases a different tone and perspective to the infamous rapper, who is seemingly distancing himself from his previous work which he would prefer not to remake again. It's a shift that seems to have divided some fans who would prefer to hear the 'old stuff' but it's a welcome change for an artist whose place in the music industry is largely uncertain, but it will be interesting to see what single he will come out with next, as 'Guts Over Fear' is a more thought-provoking piece than some of his previous, more lively, works. Watch the lyric video for the track, below: