Can't Tell Me Nothing
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| Single by Kanye West from the album Graduation |
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| Released | May 29, 2007 | ||||
| Genre | Rap | ||||
| Length | 4:33 | ||||
| Label | GOOD Music, Island Def Jam, Roc-A-Fella | ||||
| Writer(s) | Kanye West | ||||
| Producer | Kanye West and Toomp | ||||
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"Can't Tell Me Nothing" is the first single from Kanye West's third album, Graduation. It was produced by Kanye West and DJ Toomp.
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[edit] Background
The song contains ad-lib samples from "I Got Money" by Young Jeezy and features vocals from Connie Mitchell (of the Australian electronica group Sneaky Sound System).
The cover of the single was designed by the Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.
The video for the track was directed by Hype Williams. For a limited time it was available as a free download on the U.S. iTunes Store.
On July 25, 2007, KanyeWest.com premiered an alternate video for "Can't Tell Me Nothing", featuring comedian Zach Galifianakis and singer/songwriter Will Oldham.[1]
The official remix, featuring Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, and Young Jeezy, was released July 25, 2007.[2] Another remix features West's fellow Rocafella label mates Beanie Sigel and Freeway.
The song is featured on Now That's What I Call Music! 26.
[edit] Chart positions
| Chart (2007) | Peak Position[citation needed] |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 41 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 20 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 8 |
| U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 36 |
| UK Singles Chart | 107 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Cant Tell Me Nothing" alternate video with Zach Galifianakis. Kanyewest.com. Accessed August 27, 2007.
- ^ Official "Can't Tell Me Nothing" Remix. kanYe Talk (July 25, 2007). Accessed August 27, 2007.
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