The track was produced by Dr. Dre and Mark Batson . It famously interpolates the funky 1977 jam " Strawberry Letter 23 " by The Brothers Johnson .
It serves as the literal "encore" to the performance theme established throughout the album. At the time, it was widely rumored to be Eminem’s final solo track before a planned retirement.
The song was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2006 Grammy Awards. Lyrical & Narrative Structure Encore/Curtains Down
"" is the climactic final track and title song of Eminem’s fifth studio album, Encore (2004). It features heavyweights Dr. Dre and 50 Cent , marking one of their most iconic collaborations from that era. Key Track Details