Eminem releases surprise new album 'Kamikaze'

Legendary rapper Eminem has released a surprise new studio album, titled 'Kamikaze'.

The rap icon's tenth album was dropped without any fanfare at midnight on Thursday. It serves as a follow-up to his 2017 album 'Revival', which was released nine months ago.

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The record, co-produced by Dr Dre, features 13 tracks and includes a song recorded for forthcoming film Venom which stars Tom Hardy, reported Variety.

The artwork of the album was inspired by The Beastie Boys, serving as a homage to their album Licensed to III.

Interpolations on the album include Kendrick Lamar's Humble, Playboi Carti's Woke up like this, Young M A's "Oouu" and L L Cool J's I'm bad.

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Other topics and personalities addressed on the album include President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, the Grammy Awards and the press, which Eminem calls out for panning 'Revival'.