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" Can't Tell Me Nothing " is a song by American hip hop artist Kanye West. It was released as the lead single of his third studio album, Graduation , on May 15, 2007. The song was produced by Kanye West and DJ Toomp. It received a nomination for Best Rap Song at the 50th Grammy Awards.
Background
"Can't Tell Me Nothing" features slow, synth-driven production, exemplifying the new sonic direction that would come to dominate much of Graduation . West stated that he drew inspiration from arena-rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, saying that the song's chords are akin to that of a rock melody. The song contains ad-lib samples from "I Got Money" by Young Jeezy as well as background vocals provided by Connie Mitchell of the Australian electronic group Sneaky Sound System. The cover art of the single was designed by the Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. The song is featured as the sixth track on Now That's What I Call Music! 26 .
Remixes and other versions
The first official remix features Def Jam labelmate Young Jeezy. The second remix, featuring Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, and Young Jeezy, was released July 25, 2007. Another remix features West's Rocafella labelmates Beanie Sigel and Freeway. New York rapper, N.O.R.E., did a freestyle to the song. Francis and the Lights recorded a cover of the song for Engine Room Recordings' compilation album Guilt by Association Vol. 2 , which was released in November 2008.
Music video
The music video was directed by Hype Williams and filmed in a desert. For a limited time, it was available as a free download on the U.S. iTunes Store.
On July 25, 2007, West premiered an alternate video on his official website. This version featured comedian Zach Galifianakis and folk singer-songwriter Will Oldham. West had been introduced to Galifianakis' work through his personal trainer, and asked him to perform in his video after attending one of Galifianakis' stand-up shows in Los Angeles. The unscripted, low-budget clip, at Galifianakis' farm in North Carolina, features Galifianakis and Oldham lip-synching to the song.
Track listing
Digital download
- "Can't Tell Me Nothing" – 4:33
7" Single
- "Can't Tell Me Nothing" (Album)
- "Can't Tell Me Nothing" (Instrumental)
- "Can't Tell Me Nothing" (Remix)
- "Barry Bonds" (Main)
- "Barry Bonds" (Instrumental)
- "Barry Bonds" (Accapella)
Personnel
Information taken from Graduation liner notes.
- Songwriters: Kanye West, Aldrin Davis
- Producers: Kanye West, DJ Toomp
- Recorders: Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer, Tony Rey
- Mix engineers: Mike Dean, Andrew Dawson
- Keyboards: Darryl Beaton, Chris Rob
- Additional vocals: Young Jeezy, Connie Mitchelll
Chart positions
External links
- Music video for "Can't Tell Me Nothing" at YouTube
- Alternate music video for "Can't Tell Me Nothing" at YouTube
References
- ^ MTV News staff (2007-05-15). "Kanye Releases 'Nothing,' Plus Mary J., Phil Spector, Bono, Lindsay, Christina, Rihanna & More". MTV . MTV Networks . http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1559640/20070515/west_kanye.jhtml . Retrieved on 2007-05-15 .
- ^ Laws, Angel (2007-10-05). "Exclusive Interview W/ Kanye West". Concrete Loop . concreteloop.com . http://concreteloop.com/interviews-kanyewest . Retrieved on 2007-10-05 .
- ^ a b (2007) Album notes for Graduation by Kanye West. Roc-A-Fella Records.
- ^ Official "Can't Tell Me Nothing" Remix. kanYe Talk ( July 25 , 2007 ). Accessed August 27 , 2007 .
- ^ Matthew Solarski (19 November 2008). "My Brightest Diamond, Frightened Rabbit Do Covers". Pitchfork . http://pitchfork.com/news/34070-my-brightest-diamond-frightened-rabbit-do-covers/ . Retrieved on 2009-06-11 .
- ^ "Cant Tell Me Nothing" alternate video with Zach Galifianakis. Kanyewest.com. Accessed August 27 , 2007 .
- ^ Montgomery, James (2007-07-26). "Kanye West Video Star Zach Galifianakis Explains Wacky Tractor-Filled Clip". MTV . MTV Networks . http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1565610/20070726/west_kanye.jhtml . Retrieved on 2007-07-26 .
- ^ Cohen, Jonathan (2007-07-25). "Will Oldham, Galifianakis Star In Kanye Video". Billboard . Nielsen Business Media, Inc . http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003616912 . Retrieved on 2007-07-25 .
- ^ MTV News staff (2007-07-25). "Kanye West Posts Hilarious 'Nothing' Clip; Plus Beyonce, Backstreet Boys, Wyclef Jean, Lil Wayne, J.K. Rowling, Lindsay Lohan & More". MTV . MTV Networks . http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1565513/20070725/knowles_beyonce.jhtml . Retrieved on 2007-07-25 .
- ^ "The Billboard Hot 100 – Can't Tell Me Nothing". Billboard . Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2007-11-24 . http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=379&cfgn=Singles&cfn=The+Billboard+Hot+100&ci=3088156&cdi=9507348&cid=11%2F24%2F2007 . Retrieved on 2007-11-24 .
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Can't Tell Me Nothing". Billboard . Ni
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