Every so often, a song will enter the global zeitgeist and become so ubiquitous and socially and culturally significant that it’s hard to imagine a world without it—songs like the Beatles’ “Hey Jude,” ...

In May 2000, Eminem sold more than 1 million copies in the first week of the release of his third studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP. With hits like “Stan,” “The Real Slim Shady,” and “Kim,” MMLP ...