From Nothin' to Somethin' explained

From Nothin' to Somethin'
Type:studio album
Artist:Fabolous
Cover:FromNothinToSomethin.jpg
Recorded:2006–2007
Genre:Hip hop
Length:63:24
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From Nothin' to Somethin' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Fabolous. The album was released on June 12, 2007, by Desert Storm Records, Street Family Records and Def Jam Recordings. The production on the album was handled by Akon, Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, Just Blaze and Polow da Don, among others.

From Nothin' to Somethin was supported by four singles: "Diamonds", "Return of the Hustle", "Make Me Better" and "Baby Don't Go". The album received generally positive reviews and was a commercial success. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, selling 159,000 copies in its first week. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Commercial performance

From Nothin' to Somethin debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, selling 159,000 copies in its first week.[1] This became Fabolous' fourth US top-ten debut.[1] In its second week, the album dropped to number nine on the chart, selling an additional 59,000 copies.[2] On June 24, 2007, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies. As of October 2009, the sold over 566,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen Soundscan.[3]

Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[4]

Sample credits[4]

Personnel

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2007)Position
US Billboard 200[5] 98
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] 29

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toby Keith's 'Big Dog' Heads Straight To No. 1. Billboard. Katie Hasty. June 20, 2007. March 1, 2020.
  2. Web site: Bon Jovi Scores First No. 1 Album Since 1988. Billboard. Katie Hasty. June 27, 2007. March 1, 2020.
  3. Web site: XXL Scans: Def Jam's Entire Discography & Record Sales. 2015-08-01.
  4. From Nothin' to Somethin' . 2007 . booklet . Desert Storm, Def Jam.
  5. Web site: Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2007. Billboard. October 10, 2020.
  6. Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2007. Billboard. October 10, 2020.