It's Nothing Explained

It's Nothing
Cover:ItsNothing.jpg
Type:single
Artist:The Beatnuts featuring A.G. & Goblin
Album:Milk Me
B-Side:Confused Rappers
Released:December 7, 2004
Genre:East Coast hip hop
Length:3:34
Label:Penalty Recordings
Producer:The Beatnuts
Chronology:The Beatnuts
Prev Title:Find Us
Prev Year:2004
Next Title:Shake It Up
Next Year:2006

"It's Nothing" is the third and final single from Milk Me, a 2004 album by East Coast hip hop group The Beatnuts. It was released by Penalty Recordings as a 12 inch with "Confused Rappers" as its b-side. The song is produced by The Beatnuts and features rapped verses by Juju, Psycho Les and guest rapper A.G., as well as a chorus performed by Gab Goblin. The song is lyrically composed of braggadocios metaphors and punchlines. The song's beat is characterized by a flute sample and quick drums giving it a "futuristic funk" sound.[1] The song also features live instrumentation provided by keyboardist Neal Evans.

Although "It's Nothing" failed to chart or receive an accompanying music video, it elicited positive critical attention: Tom Doggett of RapReviews.com considers it comparable to The Beatnuts' 1997 hit single "Off the Books" because of its flute sample.[2] Robert DeGracia of AllHipHop.com claims that "It's Nothing" proves the great prowess of Beatnuts production, whilst complementing guest rapper A.G.[3]

Single track list

A-Side

  1. "It's Nothing (Album)"
  2. "It's Nothing (Radio)"
  3. "It's Nothing (Instrumental)"

B-Side

  1. "Confused Rappers (Album)"
  2. "Confused Rappers (Radio)"
  3. "Confused Rappers (Instrumental)"

References


Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stelloh. Tim. Milk Me Review. PopMatters. 2004-10-26. 2008-07-13.
  2. Web site: Doggett. Tom. Milk Me Review. RapReviews.com. 2004-08-24. 2008-07-13.
  3. Web site: DeGracia . Robert . Milk Me Review . AllHipHop.com . 2004-09-01 . 2008-07-13 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090327203124/http://allhiphop.com/stories/reviews/archive/2004/09/01/18134252.aspx . 2009-03-27 .