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[91] West performed "Can't Tell Me Nothing" as a duet with collaborator Jay-Z at the American Airlines Arena in Miami for the opening concert of the Heart of the City Tour, co-headlined by Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z, on March 22, 2008. Also see Camelot, duration, release date, label, popularity, energy, danceability, and happiness. [2] He revealed that the song was originally supposed to be a remix of West's Def Jam labelmate Young Jeezy's song "I Got Money", since West loved "the whole cadence of how that beat was flowing" and "wanted the song to be a remix featuring him. That's when you die hard "[37] In a less enthusiastic review, The Guardian's Dorian Lynskey branded it a "tense, angry" track, though criticized certain lyrics for being disappointing. The reason why we cry is the wrong thing. The song received a nomination for Best Rap Song at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, ultimately losing to "Good Life". Act more stupidly. for the former's third studio album The Recession (2008). Act more stupidly The track received critical acclaim from many music publications and was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008, but the track lost the award to another one of West’s songs: “Good Life”. Then you can't tell me nothing, right? Uh-uh, you can't tell me nothing Can't Tell Me Nothing Kanye West Format: Audio CD. [18][19] It also includes a bassline alongside strings. The song was produced by Kanye West and Atlanta record producer DJ Toomp. by Pete Rock & C.L. I'm on TV talking like it's just you and me Class started 2 hours ago, oh, am I late? Made popular by the Kanye West song of the same name. [110] Of the remix, Jay-Z said that it was used to help build up anticipation for Graduation and he also admitted that there is "a strategy involved" for putting "yourself in the best position. [117] The cover maintains the hip hop sound of the original version and the project's lead singer Francis Farewell Starlite felt that being among the artists shared via West's blog is "an honor," while he explained that covering the song "was in essence a 'call' to him" that sent a personal message about his feelings towards West's music. [65], In the video, Galifianakis and folk singer-songwriter Will Oldham lip-sync to the song while dancing on tractors, with the two of them being surrounded by cows. Score: 93 with 28 ratings and reviews. [106] West's music was used in all of the films released as part of the The Hangover trilogy, being included in the soundtrack for the second and third installments of the film series in 2011 and 2013, respectively. West performed the song live throughout 2007 and 2008, including at a Live Earth concert in the former year. Uh-uh, you can't tell me nothing La, la, la la (Yeah) [60], The music video is set in both daytime and the night, seeing West wearing a mankerchief and medallion. [Verse 3: Kanye West] Bitches ain't shit and they ain't sayin' nothing. [78] "Can't Tell Me Nothing" was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales of 200,000 units in the United Kingdom in August 2018. Verse 2: The reason why we laugh is a fun thing. "[1] In an interview with Revolt, DJ Toomp explained that his 40 percent of the song's production was the beat and bassline, while the 60 percent contributed by West consisted of the strings and the "oh-oh-ah-oh-ah-oh" backing vocals. [70], The song debuted at number 80 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the issue dated June 9, 2007, standing as the third highest new entry of that week. "[31] Dave Heaton of PopMatters described the song as a "powerful single," while he commented that it is the only track on Graduation which deals with reservations about the album's "major theme" of fame and wealth "in any substantial way. The track was voted 34th on The Village Voice's Pazz & Jop poll for that year with 12 mentions, tying it with 4 other songs for the position. 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Blige and Guests Bring the Heat in Miami at Tour Opener", "Kanye West Gets the Art Crowd High at Intimate Brooklyn Gig", "Young Jeezy Brings Out Usher, Kanye West; T.I. [7] West told Murakami that he is a fan of him and asked about the artist's works; Murakami drew designs for West during the meeting and the two of them arranged to meet at a later date in the United States. [77], On the UK Singles Chart, the song peaked at number 107 for the chart dated June 23, 2007. Connie Mitchell sampled Pete Rock & C.L. Can't Tell Me Nothing by Kanye West published on 2016-03-29T14:38:25Z. People still bring up ‘Spaceships’ to me. [3][4] The track marked the two's first collaboration, though Young Jeezy admitted after contributing that he "was like, 'Yo, [West] owes me one. But homie, this is my day [28][112][113][114], Another remix was released on August 30, 2007, with guest appearances from fellow rappers Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes alongside Young Jeezy. I beez in the trap, bee beez in the trap. The production was handled by Blieden and film director Inman Young. Jeezy (2007) Hip-Hop / Rap / R&B Can't Tell Me Nothing (Roc-A-Fella Remix) by Kanye West, DJ Toomp (2007) See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. [105], For the soundtrack of 2009 American comedy film The Hangover, the song was included. Uh-uh, you can't tell me nothing [102] West and the Sunday Service Choir performed a gospel version of "Can't Tell Me Nothing" at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago on February 16, 2020. [69] At the 2009 Antville Music Video Awards, the alternate music video was nominated for Most Fun Video. The video received positive reviews from critics, often being complemented for its camera work. [Hook: Kanye (w/ Young Jeezy)] [83] West performed the song as part of his set at a concert of the Live Earth event in 2007, accompanied by a string section which included female members that wore exotic face paint. [4][15][16] Additional vocals are also provided by Connie Mitchell of the Australian electronic group Sneaky Sound System, being looped within the song. [63] Of the video's creation, Blieden recalled him and the production team asking themselves, "What if two farmers from North Carolina set out to make their own Kanye West music video...and succeeded?" The reason why we here is a boom thing. 26, released on November 13, 2007 as the 26th edition of the Now series in the US. But I couldn't tell ya who decide wars And people compare ‘Can’t Tell Me Nothing’ to ‘Spaceships’ saying that’s a song that inspires them when they going to work. La, la, la la I know Jesus died for us, But I couldn't tell you who decide wars. [3][4] The song was recalled as being sent to West by Young Jeezy and he subsequently recorded a verse, before getting in contact with DJ Toomp after discovering that he was the producer and West then heavily altered the sonic direction of "I Got Money". Wait 'til I get my money right [12] In the same interview, West stated that the song's "actual melody is made to rock 50,000 people," which he called the reason as to "why it's so simple. Uh, uh, you can't tell me nothing. [65][66] In one scene, the words "I Love Turd" are shown on Galifianakis' forehead while he holds a chainsaw. Nothin Nothin, My Daddy Was The Same Way, No Time For Practice Stupid Ass Every Day Is Game Day. The drama, people suing me [8] Accompanying artwork for the album's other singles was also created by Murakami, alongside him overseeing the art direction of Graduation. The song's alternate music video was released on July 25, 2007, which features Zach Galifianakis and Will Oldham lip-syncing "Can't Tell Me Nothing" at Galifianakis' farm. [58] Steven Gottlieb of Video Static called the visual "surprisingly watchable" and commented that its "epic scope makes sure we can't take our eyes off [West]," while Nadine Cheung from The Boombox described West as looking "tough" as his silhouette "dances among a sprawling desert. "[36] For Pitchfork, Mark Pytlik asserted that the song's production somehow takes "on new life in context of the record. It was released on May 15, 2007 as the lead single of his third studio album, Graduation. No, I already graduated Kanye himself has noted that this is one of his favorite songs on his own discography. "[104] By October 2007, West recalled people comparing the song to "Spaceship" from his debut studio album The College Dropout (2004), saying people told him that both songs gave them inspiration "when they going [sic] to work. And people compare 'Can't Tell Me Nothing' to 'Spaceships' saying that's a song that inspires them when they going to work. 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On May 15, 2007, the song premiered via Hot 97 and was released by Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam that same day as the lead single from the album. [55] "Can't Tell Me Nothing" was nominated for Track of the Year at the 2007 BET Hip Hop Awards, ultimately losing to "Party Like a Rockstar" by Shop Boyz. Excuse me, was you saying something? A single off Kanye’s 3rd album, Graduation, “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” is considered a bit of a sleeper hit, as the single “Stronger” was much more popular, especially at the time. [3][4] Due to the changes made by West, Young Jeezy explained that he decided not to release the song on the album. "[62], An alternate music video for "Can't Tell Me Nothing" was directed by American actor Michael Blieden, who shot it in New York after receiving an email from comedian Zach Galifianakis that told him to fly there for the filming. "[16], Writing for NME, Louis Pattison labeled the song "pretty special," describing it as "a rare sort of track that brings little but chest-pumped arrogance and shameless cash-flashing to the table. (Missing Lyrics), I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven, Get arrested guess until he get the message, I'm on TV talking like it's just you and me, I ain't one of the Cosby's, I ain't go to Hillman, So I parallel double parked that motherfucker sideways, And you can live through anything if Magic made it, Let me know if it's a problem then, aight, man, holla, then, Let the champagne splash, let that man get cash, If he can move through the rumors, he can drive off of fumes 'cause, Must be the pharaohs, he in tune with his soul, Life is a, UH, depending how you dress her, The Crackhouse by Fat Joe (Ft. Lil Wayne), Can't Tell Me Nothing (Sunday Service Choir) by Kanye West (Ft. Sunday Service Choir), CAN'T TELL ME NOTHING.mp3 by ​toasty digital, CHRISTMAS IN PARIS by ​toasty digital (Ft. Gene Autry, JAY-Z & Lil Nas X), They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) [58] In another B-roll shot, a girl wearing a fly away burka is shown, which was compared to the clothing worn in the 1998 music video for American singer Madonna's single "Frozen". [93] West and Young Jeezy performed "Can't Tell Me Nothing" together at the Philips Arena in Atlanta for the 13th annual Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash concert on June 13, 2008. [10][11] West also explained during an interview with Concrete Loop that the song "is like the people's anthem and radio didn't want to play it," while comparing the challenge faced by him to playing a video game. I beez in the trap, bee beez in the trap. "Can't Tell Me Nothing" was used in the film The Hangover (2009), marking the first of three times that West's music was featured in the films from the series of the same name. [66] On July 25, 2007, West shared the alternate music video on his website. 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[110] Speaking about the situation, Pimp C recalled promising not to "drop that shit, because Kanye told me that the song is a prayer," and a reworked version of the song's chorus was also recorded by him. @user-881221718 yes. [79] As of October 24, 2019, the song ranks as West's 32nd most popular track of all time on the UK Singles Chart. [Outro: Kanye (w/ Young Jeezy)] SoundCloud. [109] Later in 2007, it was released on the A-side of the song's 12" vinyl, while also released as the B-side to "Good Life". I know that Jesus died for us [86] West performed a medley during his in-studio appearance for MTV's Total Request Live on August 10, 2007, which consisted of the song and fellow Graduation single "Stronger". [12], West premiered "Can't Tell Me Nothing" via Hot 97 on May 15, 2007, with it being played by DJ Enuff. CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (, Recording Industry Association of America, Australian Recording Industry Association, "DJ Toomp Tells All: The Stories Behind His Classic Records", "DJ Toomp talks T.I. Following on from meeting West when working on rapper T.I. "Can't Tell Me Nothing" by Kanye West feat. [63] West had been introduced to Galifianakis' work through his personal trainer, and eventually asked him to perform in the alternate video after attending one of Galifianakis' stand-up shows in Los Angeles. Can’t Tell Me Nothing. Can't Tell Me Nothing (1) is the thirty-fourth episode of Season 11 of Degrassi. "Can't Tell Me Nothing" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his third studio album, Graduation (2007). Can’t Tell Me Nothing Lyrics. Then you can't tell me nothing, right? Life is a, UH, depending how you dress her "[111] The remix includes a verse by Young Jeezy and new lines from Kanye West. Yeah, you thinking it’s made for the car and you thinking it’s made for the club, and it works in the arena because DJ Toomp did the drums and all that, but the actual melody is made to rock 50,000 people. Get arrested guess until he get the message [Hook: Kanye (w/ Young Jeezy)] [81] The following week, it rose 14 places to number 145. [22] This is tied by West into his perceived overall inability to keep himself together even as he grows into an increasingly prominent figure in the public eye with lyrics like, "I feel the pressure, under more scrutiny / And what do I do? [12] The song contains ad-libs from Young Jeezy in the background, which are repeated throughout the chorus. [89] At the launch party for the new T-Mobile Sidekick LX in Los Angeles' Griffith Park on October 17, 2007, West made a surprise appearance that included him performing the song. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. It has also been certified gold and silver in Australia and the United Kingdom by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and British Phonographic Industry (BPI), respectively. [Hook: Kanye (w/ Young Jeezy)] And you can live through anything if Magic made it [85] For S.O.B. "[22] In the Chicago Tribune, Greg Kot chronicled West's performance as "defiant, defensive, rueful, sarcastic and deadly passionate. [26] On June 19, 2007, the song was serviced to US rhythmic contemporary radio stations through West's record labels Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. "[23] Uncertainty is also expressed by West in the song's lyrics, with him asking: "Then you can't tell me nothing, right? [19] A Lamborghini car is included in the video, appearing as B-roll footage. The song's Young Jeezy-featuring remix was released in July 2007, which contains a verse from him. Get DJ recommendations for harmonic mixing. 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