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]