Eminem is still hard at work on his first new album since 2004's 'Encore.' And, according to rapper Bishop Lamont, a protégé of Dr. Dre's who also records for the Aftermath record label, Em has recorded some "amazing stuff" for his long anticipated comeback album.

"Em is excited," Lamont told Entertainment Weekly. "He's been quiet too long, and he's got a lot to get off his chest. He went through what he had to go through. And now he's been able to take all the pain and stress and put it out in his music." Eminem gave his own brief update last month, telling listeners to his Shade 45 channel on Sirius Satellite Radio, "Everything is good. I'm just in the studio now working on songs."

Last September, while helping 50 Cent promote his studio disc, 'Curtis,' Eminem told New York radio station Hot 97, "It feels good now, the energy of the label [Aftermath]. I was going through some personal things. I'm coming out of those personal things. It feels good."

In 2006, Eminem – born Marshall Mathers – recoiled from the spotlight after the shooting death of his longtime friend and fellow artist Proof. Although no release date or official announcement has surfaced, Eminem's label, Universal Music, also confirmed the artist is in the studio. As for a possible title for Em's sixth disc, 'King Mathers' has been speculated, since it was mentioned in interviews with rapper Cashis and West Coast producer C Major, who both have ties to Eminem.