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From Nothin' to Somethin'

From Nothin' to Somethin' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Fabolous. The album was released on June 12, 2007, by Desert Storm Records, Street Family Records and Def Jam Recordings. The production on the album was handled by Akon, Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, Just Blaze and Polow da Don, among others.

From Nothin' to Somethin'
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 12, 2007 (2007-06-12)
Recorded2006-2007
GenreHip hop
Length63:24
Label
Producer
Fabolous chronology
Real Talk
(2004)
From Nothin' to Somethin'
(2007)
Loso's Way
(2009)
Singles from From Nothin' to Somethin'
  1. "Diamonds"
    Released: April 3, 2007
  2. "Return of the Hustle"
    Released: April 24, 2007
  3. "Make Me Better"
    Released: May 15, 2007
  4. "Baby Don't Go"
    Released: May 22, 2007
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[1]
AllMusic[2]
DJBooth.net[3]
Entertainment WeeklyB+[4]
HipHopDX[5]
The Independent(unfavorable)[6]
PopMatters[7]
RapReviews.com[8]
Slant Magazine[9]
USA Today[10]

From Nothin' to Somethin' was supported by four singles: "Diamonds", "Return of the Hustle", "Make Me Better" and "Baby Don't Go". The album received generally positive reviews and was a commercial success. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, selling 159,000 copies in its first week.[11] It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[12]

Commercial performance edit

From Nothin' to Somethin' debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, selling 159,000 copies in its first week.[11] This became Fabolous' fourth US top-ten debut.[11] In its second week, the album dropped to number nine on the chart, selling an additional 59,000 copies.[13] On June 24, 2007, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies.[12] As of October 2009, the sold over 566,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen Soundscan.[14]

Track listing edit

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[15]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."From Nothin' to Somethin'" (Intro)Reefa2:54
2."Yep, I'm Back"
  • Jackson
  • Jeffrey Contella
Freebass4:27
3."Change Up" (featuring Akon)Akon4:26
4."Make Me Better" (featuring Ne-Yo)Timbaland4:13
5."Baby Don't Go" (featuring T-Pain and Jermaine Dupri)
3:36
6."Return of the Hustle" (featuring Swizz Beatz)Just Blaze3:44
7."Gangsta Don't Play" (featuring Junior Reid)
Reefa4:23
8."Real Playa Like" (featuring Lloyd)
Polow da Don4:07
9."First Time" (featuring Rihanna)
Big Tank3:53
10."Diamonds" (featuring Young Jeezy)
  • Steve Morales
  • Raymond "Sarom" Diaz
4:16
11."Brooklyn" (featuring Jay-Z and Uncle Murda)Versatile3:56
12."I'm the Man" (featuring Red Cafe)
  • Jackson
  • Slater
Reefa3:28
13."Joke's On You" (featuring Pusha T)Don Cannon4:31
14."What Should I Do" (featuring Lil' Mo)
  • Jackson
  • Antwan Thompson
  • Jeremy Skaller
  • Robert Larow
  • Ken Ifill
  • Arama Brown
Amadeus4:41
15."This Is Family" (featuring Ransom, Freck Billionaire, Red Cafe, Joe Budden and Paul Cain)
Nova6:53
iTunes Store bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
16."Supa"Kanye West, DJ Clue3:16
17."I Shine You Shine" (featuring Makeba)Versatile4:03
18."Chirp Back" (featuring Bleu Davinci)Shamtrax4:12

Sample credits[15]

Personnel edit

  • Chris Athens – mastering
  • Ashaunna Ayars – marketing
  • David Brown – engineer
  • Shari Bryant – marketing
  • Miguel Bustamante – mixing assistant
  • Don Cannon – producer, engineer
  • Jermaine Dupri – producer, mixing
  • King Khaliyl - producer
  • Aaron Heick – saxophon
  • John Horesco IV – engineer
  • Josh Houghkirk – mixing assistant
  • Ken Ifill – executive producer
  • Terese Joseph – A&R
  • Just Blaze – producer, mixing
  • Jeff Kievit – trumpet
  • Tai Linzie – photography, art coordinator
  • Jonathan Mannion – photography
  • Rob Mathes – arranger
  • Darryl "Big Baby" McClary – keyboards
  • Steve Morales & Sarom – producer
  • Sandra Park – violin
  • Wen Qian – violin
  • TaVon Sampson – art direction
  • Alan J. Stepansky – cello
  • Phil Tan – mixing
  • Antwan "Amadeus" Thompson – drums, producer
  • Versatile - producer
  • Andrew Roettger "Versatile" - producer
  • Timbaland – producer
  • Dan Tobiason – mixing assistant
  • Steve Tolle – mixing assistant
  • Ryan West – engineer, mixing
  • Jordan "DJ Swivel" Young – engineer, mixing
  • Rebecca Young – viola

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ "Fabolous - From Nothin' To Somethin' - Fabolous From Nothin To Somethin (Def Jam)". Rap.about.com. 2007-07-24. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  2. ^ Andy Kellman (2007-06-12). "From Nothin' to Somethin' - Fabolous | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  3. ^ . DJBooth. Archived from the original on 2015-12-06. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  4. ^ Vozick, Simon (2007-06-08). . EW.com. Archived from the original on 2012-09-30. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  5. ^ . HipHopDX. 2007-06-13. Archived from the original on 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  6. ^ Going out?. . Archived from the original on December 26, 2008. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  7. ^ "Fabolous: From Nothin To Somethin". PopMatters. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  8. ^ "Feature for June 12, 2007 - Fabolous' "From Nothin' to Somethin'"". Rapreviews.com. 2007-06-12. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  9. ^ "Fabolous: From Nothin' To Somethin'". Slant Magazine. 2007-07-07. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  10. ^ "Listen Up: Keith's 'Daddy' fulfills, confounds". Usatoday.Com. 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  11. ^ a b c Katie Hasty (June 20, 2007). "Toby Keith's 'Big Dog' Heads Straight To No. 1". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  12. ^ a b c "American album certifications – Fabolous – Real Talk". Recording Industry Association of America.
  13. ^ Katie Hasty (June 27, 2007). "Bon Jovi Scores First No. 1 Album Since 1988". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  14. ^ "XXL Scans: Def Jam's Entire Discography & Record Sales". Retrieved 2015-08-01.
  15. ^ a b From Nothin' to Somethin' (booklet). Desert Storm, Def Jam. 2007.
  16. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Fabolous – {{{album}}}". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  17. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  18. ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  19. ^ "Fabolous Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  20. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2007". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  21. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2007". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2020.

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Change Up redirects here For the type of baseball pitch see changeup From Nothin to Somethin is the fourth studio album by American rapper Fabolous The album was released on June 12 2007 by Desert Storm Records Street Family Records and Def Jam Recordings The production on the album was handled by Akon Timbaland Jermaine Dupri Just Blaze and Polow da Don among others From Nothin to Somethin Studio album by FabolousReleasedJune 12 2007 2007 06 12 Recorded2006 2007GenreHip hopLength63 24LabelDesert Storm Street Family Def JamProducerReefa Freebase Akon Jermaine Dupri LRoc Just Blaze Timbaland Polow da Don Big Tank Steve Morales Raymond Sarom Diaz Versatile Don Cannon Antwan Amadeus Thompson NovaFabolous chronologyReal Talk 2004 From Nothin to Somethin 2007 Loso s Way 2009 Singles from From Nothin to Somethin Diamonds Released April 3 2007 Return of the Hustle Released April 24 2007 Make Me Better Released May 15 2007 Baby Don t Go Released May 22 2007 Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAbout com 1 AllMusic 2 DJBooth net 3 Entertainment WeeklyB 4 HipHopDX 5 The Independent unfavorable 6 PopMatters 7 RapReviews com 8 Slant Magazine 9 USA Today 10 From Nothin to Somethin was supported by four singles Diamonds Return of the Hustle Make Me Better and Baby Don t Go The album received generally positive reviews and was a commercial success The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 selling 159 000 copies in its first week 11 It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA 12 Contents 1 Commercial performance 2 Track listing 3 Personnel 4 Charts 4 1 Weekly charts 4 2 Year end charts 5 Certifications 6 ReferencesCommercial performance editFrom Nothin to Somethin debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 selling 159 000 copies in its first week 11 This became Fabolous fourth US top ten debut 11 In its second week the album dropped to number nine on the chart selling an additional 59 000 copies 13 On June 24 2007 the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA for sales of over 500 000 copies 12 As of October 2009 the sold over 566 000 copies in the United States according to Nielsen Soundscan 14 Track listing editCredits adapted from the album s liner notes 15 No TitleWriter s Producer s Length1 From Nothin to Somethin Intro John JacksonSharif SlaterReefa2 542 Yep I m Back JacksonJeffrey ContellaFreebass4 273 Change Up featuring Akon JacksonAliaune ThiamAkon4 264 Make Me Better featuring Ne Yo JacksonTimothy MosleyShaffer SmithTimbaland4 135 Baby Don t Go featuring T Pain and Jermaine Dupri JacksonJermaine DupriFaheem NajmVincent BellJermaine DupriLRoc add 3 366 Return of the Hustle featuring Swizz Beatz JacksonJustin SmithKasseem DeanDennis ColesRobert DiggsGary GriceLamont HawkinsIsaac HayesJason HunterRussell JonesDavid PorterClifford SmithCorey WoodsJust Blaze3 447 Gangsta Don t Play featuring Junior Reid JacksonSlaterDelroy ReidReefa4 238 Real Playa Like featuring Lloyd JacksonJamal JonesS SmithPolow da Don4 079 First Time featuring Rihanna JacksonDerryck ThorntonTrina PowellBig Tank3 5310 Diamonds featuring Young Jeezy JacksonSteve MoralesRaymond DiazJay JenkinsSlaterSteve MoralesRaymond Sarom Diaz4 1611 Brooklyn featuring Jay Z and Uncle Murda JacksonAndrew RoettgerShawn CarterLeonard GrantTupac ShakurChristopher WallaceVersatile3 5612 I m the Man featuring Red Cafe JacksonSlaterReefa3 2813 Joke s On You featuring Pusha T JacksonDon CannonTerrance ThorntonBo HanssonKenny HakanssonDon Cannon4 3114 What Should I Do featuring Lil Mo JacksonAntwan ThompsonJeremy SkallerRobert LarowKen IfillArama BrownAmadeus4 4115 This Is Family featuring Ransom Freck Billionaire Red Cafe Joe Budden and Paul Cain JacksonScott NovelliStephen HackerJeffrey WhittersDevin CopelandJoe BuddenPaul CainJermaine DennyAngelo BondWilliam WeatherspoonNova6 53 iTunes Store bonus tracksNo TitleProducer s Length16 Supa Kanye West DJ Clue3 1617 I Shine You Shine featuring Makeba Versatile4 0318 Chirp Back featuring Bleu Davinci Shamtrax4 12 Sample credits 15 Baby Don t Go contains interpolations from Finer Things In Life written by Vincent Bell Return of the Hustle contains resung lyrics from C R E A M written by Dennis Coles Robert Diggs Gary Grice Lamont Hawkins Isaac Hayes Jason Hunter Russell Jones David Porter Clifford Smith and Corey Woods Diamonds contains interpolations from Do the Damn Thang written by John David Jackson Jay W Jenkins and Sharif Slater Brooklyn contains samples from Biggie Tupac Live Freestyle written by Tupac Shakur and Christopher Wallace as performed by Funkmaster Flex and Big Kap Joke s On You contains samples from Born of a Gentle South written by Bo Hansson and Kenny Hakansson as performed by Bo Hansson This Is Family contains a sample from I Can t Believe You re Gone written by Angelo Bond and William Weatherspoon as performed by The Barrino Brothers Personnel editChris Athens mastering Ashaunna Ayars marketing David Brown engineer Shari Bryant marketing Miguel Bustamante mixing assistant Don Cannon producer engineer Jermaine Dupri producer mixing King Khaliyl producer Aaron Heick saxophon John Horesco IV engineer Josh Houghkirk mixing assistant Ken Ifill executive producer Terese Joseph A amp R Just Blaze producer mixing Jeff Kievit trumpet Tai Linzie photography art coordinator Jonathan Mannion photography Rob Mathes arranger Darryl Big Baby McClary keyboards Steve Morales amp Sarom producer Sandra Park violin Wen Qian violin TaVon Sampson art direction Alan J Stepansky cello Phil Tan mixing Antwan Amadeus Thompson drums producer Versatile producer Andrew Roettger Versatile producer Timbaland producer Dan Tobiason mixing assistant Steve Tolle mixing assistant Ryan West engineer mixing Jordan DJ Swivel Young engineer mixing Rebecca Young violaCharts editWeekly charts edit Chart 2007 Peakposition Swiss Albums Schweizer Hitparade 16 55 UK Albums OCC 17 89 US Billboard 200 18 2 US Top R amp B Hip Hop Albums Billboard 19 1 Year end charts edit Chart 2007 Position US Billboard 200 20 98 US Top R amp B Hip Hop Albums Billboard 21 29Certifications editRegion Certification Certified units sales United States RIAA 12 Gold 500 000 Shipments figures based on certification alone References edit Fabolous From Nothin To Somethin Fabolous From Nothin To Somethin Def Jam Rap about com 2007 07 24 Retrieved 2015 08 01 Andy Kellman 2007 06 12 From Nothin to Somethin Fabolous Songs Reviews Credits Awards AllMusic Retrieved 2015 08 01 Fabolous From Nothin to Somethin Album Review Stream DJBooth Archived from the original on 2015 12 06 Retrieved 2015 08 01 Vozick Simon 2007 06 08 From Nothin to Somethin EW com Archived from the original on 2012 09 30 Retrieved 2015 08 01 Fabolous From Nothin To Somethin HipHopDX 2007 06 13 Archived from the original on 2008 07 04 Retrieved 2015 08 01 Going out Album Fabolous Reviews Music The Independent Archived from the original on December 26 2008 Retrieved 2015 08 01 Fabolous From Nothin To Somethin PopMatters Retrieved 2015 08 01 Feature for June 12 2007 Fabolous From Nothin to Somethin Rapreviews com 2007 06 12 Retrieved 2015 08 01 Fabolous From Nothin To Somethin Slant Magazine 2007 07 07 Retrieved 2015 08 01 Listen Up Keith s Daddy fulfills confounds Usatoday Com 2007 06 11 Retrieved 2015 08 01 a b c Katie Hasty June 20 2007 Toby Keith s Big Dog Heads Straight To No 1 Billboard Retrieved March 1 2020 a b c American album certifications Fabolous Real Talk Recording Industry Association of America Katie Hasty June 27 2007 Bon Jovi Scores First No 1 Album Since 1988 Billboard Retrieved March 1 2020 XXL Scans Def Jam s Entire Discography amp Record Sales Retrieved 2015 08 01 a b From Nothin to Somethin booklet Desert Storm Def Jam 2007 Swisscharts com Fabolous album Hung Medien Retrieved October 23 2014 Official Albums Chart Top 100 Official Charts Company Retrieved October 23 2014 Fabolous Chart History Billboard 200 Billboard 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