Early Career and Underground Success
Before his mainstream breakthrough, Eminem was active in the underground rap scene. Here are the key milestones of his early career.
1988
Formation of New Jacks
Eminem formed his first rap group, New Jacks, and made a self-titled demo tape with DJ Butter Fingers.
1989
Joining Bassmint Productions
Eminem joined Bassmint Productions, which later changed its name to Soul Intent in 1992, and collaborated with rapper Proof and other childhood friends.
1992
First Music Video Appearance
Eminem made his first music video appearance in the song 'Do-Da-Dippity' by Champtown.
1995
Release of Soul Intent EP
Eminem and his group Soul Intent released a self-titled EP featuring Proof
1996
Release of Infinite
Eminem released his debut studio album, Infinite, under Web Entertainment, though it did not achieve significant success.
1997
Formation of D12 and Release of The Underground E.P.
Eminem teamed up with other rappers to form The Dirty Dozen (D12) and released The Underground E.P.
