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Writer's Block (Royce da 5'9" song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
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| cover = Writer's Block Royce da 5'9.jpg
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| type = single
| artist = Royce da 5'9" featuring Eminem
| album = Success Is Certain
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| recorded = 201011
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| genre = Hip hop
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| label = Gracie Productions
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| chronology = Royce da 5'9"
| prev_title = Vagina
| prev_year = 2010
| next_title = Second Place
| next_year = 2011
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'"Writer's Block"' is the first single by Royce da 5'9" that was released on March 29, 2011. The song appears on his fifth studio album, 'Success Is Certain' that was released on the record label Gracie Productions. The song features rapper Eminem, though he only sings the hook and speaks in the intro. It is produced by StreetRunner, and co-produced by Sarom Soundz. "Writer's Block" charted at #199 in the UK and #4 in the US on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles charts. "Writer's Block" is available as a digital download from iTunes, there is no CD single for the song however.
Background
Royce da 5'9" originally reached out to Eminem for this song. Later, they started recording for Bad Meets Evil's first studio debut EP, 'Hell: The Sequel'. Both Royce and Eminem were going to make this song a Bad Meets Evil collaboration for the EP, but it was later confirmed that "Writer's Block" would be used and is now currently on Royce's independent solo album, 'Success Is Certain'.
Critical response
Allmusic highlighted the song. Adam Fleischer was positive and he noted that Royce is trading ferocious bars with his Bad Meets Evil compatriot on the haunting Writers Block.http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2011/08/royce-da-5%E2%80%999%E2%80%9D-success-is-certain/
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Writer's Block" was first released onto YouTube on 20 August 2011 at a total length of four minutes and forty-six seconds.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3gRJ4L_Z5M Royce da 5'9" - Writer's Block (feat. Eminem)]YouTube The music video shows Royce rapping near flame engulfed buildings and driving around the city of Detroit in a luxury car to a club during the first verse. When the second verse starts, Royce arrives at the club to perform in front of a large audience on stage. It is also noted that when the second verse starts, the music will switch to the "Writer's Block (DJ Premier Remix)" version. Eminem does not appear in the video.
Track listing
;Digital download
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| title1 = Writer's Block
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;Notes
* signifies a co-producer.
Credits and personnel
*Lead vocals Royce da 5'9" and Eminem
*Producers StreetRunner, Sarom Soundz
*Lyrics Ryan Montgomery, Marshall Mathers, Raymond Daz
*Label: Gracie Productions
Chart performance
"'Writer's Block'" charted at #199 on the UK Singles (The Official Charts Company) chart and #4 on the US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart respectively in 2011.
Release history
References
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