Next to Nothing (Rittz album) explained
Next to Nothing is the second studio album by American rapper Rittz. The album was released on September 9, 2014, by Strange Music.[1] [2] The album features guest appearances from Twista, Yelawolf, Trae tha Truth, Mike Posner, B.o.B, Shawty Fatt, and Scar.
Background
In a June 2014 interview with AllHipHop, Rittz spoke about the album, saying he would rap about his own life, and tried to maintain his own artistic style to please his fans and avoid compromising it for financial success.[3]
Critical response
Next to Nothing received positive reviews from music critics. Jay Balfour of HipHopDX praised Rittz's flow and fast rapping, though took issue with some "déjà vu moments and first-time misses". Jeffrey Whaley of XXL praised many of the tracks as "standout" and characterized the album as having "replay value" and working "sonically from beginning to end."
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 21,627 copies in the United States.[4] It also debuted at number 3 on both Rap Albums and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.[5] [6] The album has sold 62,000 copies in the United States as of April 2016.[7]
Personnel
Credits for Next to Nothing adapted from the album liner notes.
- Richie Abbott – publicity
- The Avengerz – producer
- B.o.B – featured artist
- Tom Baker – mastering
- Craig Balmoris – producer
- Brent Bradley – internet marketing
- Violet Brown – production assistant
- Freddie "Scender" Burman – associate producer, A&R, artist management
- Valdora Case – production assistant
- Chico – additional vocals
- Toli Collins – additional vocals
- Jared Coop – merchandising
- Glenda Cowan – production assistant
- Ben "Bengineer" Cybulsky – mixing
- DJ Chris Crisis – scratches
- DJ Tight Mike – engineering
- Penny Ervin – merchandising
- Five Points Music Group – producers
- Braxton Flemming – merchandising
- Candice Freeman – additional vocals
- Adam Geron – street marketing
- Ben Grossi – project consultant, general management
- Marry Harris – merchandising
- Matthew Hayes – mixing
- Chad Hess – photography
- Jeremy Jones – associate producer, A&R, artist management
- Kato – producer
- Corbin King – producer
- Robert Lieberman – legal
- Lifted – producer
- Korey Lloyd – production assistant, project management
- Matic Lee – producer
- L. David McCollum – guitar
- Jeff Nelson – internet marketing
- Cory Nielsen – production assistant
- Julian Nixon – producer
- Nvisible Design – art direction & design
- Dawn O'Guin – production assistant
- Travis O'Guin – executive producer, A&R
- Lucas Parker – guitar, bass guitar
- Mike Posner – featured artist
- Jose Ramirez – street marketing
- Mark Reifsteck – booking
- Reklis Beatz – producer
- Rittz – primary artist
- Victor Sandoval – internet marketing
- Scar – additional vocals
- Seven – producer
- Brian Shafton – project consultant, general management
- Shawty Fatt – primary artist
- T. Stoner – producer
- Tasha P – additional vocals
- Kaitlyn Topperwein – street marketing
- Trae tha Truth – featured artist
- Track Bangas – producers
- Twista – featured artist
- Josie Wahl – additional vocals
- Daniel Watson – engineering
- Dave Weiner – associate producer, A&R
- WLPWR – producer
- Yelawolf – featured artist
Charts
Year-end charts
Notes and References
- Web site: iTunes - Music - Next to Nothing (Deluxe Edition) by Rittz. iTunes. 15 September 2014.
- Web site: New Music: Rittz Ft. Yelawolf x Shawty Fatt "Profit" - Rap Radar. Rap Radar. 15 September 2014.
- Web site: Rittz Compares "Next To Nothing," "The Life And Times Of Jonny Valiant" Albums - Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales - HipHop DX. HipHopDX. 15 September 2014.
- Web site: Tardio . Andres . Hip Hop Album Sales: Lecrae, Jhene Aiko, Jeezy . HipHop DX . 2014-09-17 . 2014-09-17.
- Web site: Rap Albums . Billboard . September 27, 2014.
- Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums . Billboard . September 27, 2014.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20160415182124/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases . April 15, 2016 . Upcoming Releases . Hits Daily Double . HITS Digital Ventures .
- Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2014. Billboard. July 18, 2020.
