Hell: The Sequel

Hell: The Sequel
EP by
ReleasedJune 14, 2011 (2011-06-14)
Recorded2010–2011
GenreHip-hop
Length37:18
Label
Producer
Eminem chronology
Recovery
(2010)
Hell: The Sequel
(2011)
The Marshall Mathers LP 2
(2013)
Royce da 5'9" chronology
Street Hop
(2009)
Hell: The Sequel
(2011)
Success Is Certain
(2011)
Singles from Hell: The Sequel
  1. "Fast Lane"
    Released: May 3, 2011
  2. "Lighters"
    Released: June 5, 2011

Hell: The Sequel is the first and only extended play by American rap duo Bad Meets Evil. It was released on June 13, 2011, in some countries, by Shady and Interscope Records, and was released on June 14, in the United States. It incorporates various styles such as hardcore hip hop and horrorcore. The album's title and artwork were revealed in May 2011. It also features the executive producers Eminem and Mr. Porter, while its production was handled by Bangladesh, Sid Roams, Havoc, DJ Khalil, The Smeezingtons, and Supa Dups, among others.

Hell: The Sequel contains songs such as "Welcome 2 Hell", "Above the Law", and "Loud Noises" (featuring Slaughterhouse); as these tracks includes violent lyrical content, while trying to maintain a humorous tone. "Fast Lane", "A Kiss", and "The Reunion" features its sexual themes. "I'm on Everything" (featuring Mike Epps), is a humorous song about drugs, while "Lighters" (featuring Bruno Mars) and "Take from Me" focus on more serious themes such as success, music piracy, and its impact on musicians.

Following the reunion of Bad Meets Evil, its recording began towards the end of 2010, when these two tracks—"Living Proof" and "Echo"—having leaked onto the Internet. The lead single, "Fast Lane", was considered a highlight from the extended play, while the second single, "Lighters" (featuring Bruno Mars), was met with mixed reviews. The extended play debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, with first week sales of 171,000 copies. Upon its release, Hell: The Sequel was met with positive reviews, with critics praising the chemistry between Eminem and Royce da 5'9"; as well as their technical rapping abilities.