The song was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2006 Grammy Awards. Lyrical & Narrative Structure Encore/Curtains Down
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. Eminem Ft. 50 Cent and Dr.Dre - EncoreCurtains down (Audio)
The track was produced by Dr. Dre and Mark Batson . It famously interpolates the funky 1977 jam " Strawberry Letter 23 " by The Brothers Johnson . The song was nominated for Best Rap Performance