Eminem releases album early due to Internet piracy

WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (AFP) - Controversial rap star Eminem's fourth album will be released ahead of schedule because pirated versions are already circulating on the Internet, according to his music company Interscope.
The much awaited album, titled "Encore," was scheduled to be released November 16. The album will now be released November 12.
The 20 songs include the title track "Just lose it" as well as "Mosh," a vitriolic attack on President George W. Bush and the war on Iraq that was released just before the November 2 presidential election.

11/06/2004 18:38 GMT - AFP