can’t tell me nothing

[100] West headlined the 2015 Glastonbury Festival, with his set including a performance of the song. This is my life homey, you decide yours. [53] This made West the only artist to receive two nominations for Best Rap Song at the ceremony; he was mostly nominated in rap categories. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. The song contains additional vocals from Young Jeezy and Connie Mitchell. [65][66] In one scene, the words "I Love Turd" are shown on Galifianakis' forehead while he holds a chainsaw. Others praised the production, while some critics highlighted the song's inclusion on Graduation. [96] Dressed in an all red outfit, West performed "Can't Tell Me Nothing" during his set at Z100's the Jingle Ball concert in Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2008. [64][65] The unscripted, low-budget music video was filmed at Galifianakis' farm in North Carolina. "[33] MTV writer Shaheem Reid called it "aptly titled," while complimenting West's rapping for him dropping "a myriad of one-liners. The song received a nomination for Best Rap Song at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, ultimately losing to "Good Life". [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? Francis and the Lights covered the song in 2009, and an acoustic cover version was later performed by Taking Back Sunday in 2011. [66] On July 25, 2007, West shared the alternate music video on his website. When I awoke, I spent that on a necklace 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. [50] The track was later ranked by Complex as West's second best song in 2018, while the magazine listed it among rap's most motivational songs two years later. Class started 2 hours ago, oh, am I late? It was produced by West with DJ Toomp and West was responsible for 60 percent of the production, while the latter of the two contributed 40 percent. I told God I'd be back in a second Then you can't tell me nothing, right? Uh-uh, you can't tell me nothing La, la, la la (Yeah) This is my life, homie, you decide yours The video received positive reviews from critics, often being complemented for its camera work. The first music video was directed by Hype Williams, who West had collaborated with previously on videos. [Connie Mitchell vocalizing]. How he move in a room full of no's? [46] In 2009, the track was ranked as the fifth best song of the 2000s by Complex. “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”, according to Kanye West, and has continuously states that it is his favourite song that he has ever written. [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. [42] The track was ranked by Entertainment Weekly as the sixth best song of the year, and the staff admitted that the beat "might be [West's] most mesmerizing ever. [60], The music video is set in both daytime and the night, seeing West wearing a mankerchief and medallion. We didn't never know no way of gettin' through the hallway. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Can't Tell Me Nothing animated GIFs to your conversations. [6], While traveling to Japan for a few days in 2006, West visited Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami at the artist's Kaikai Kiki studio in the country's city Asaka. When they reminisce over you, my God I know Jesus died for us, But I couldn't tell you who decide wars. 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. [58] It was filmed at the dry lake bed El Mirage Lake, which is located in the Mojave Desert's northwestern Victor Valley. [30] Dan Weiss from LAS Magazine highlighted it as the peak of West's examination of "his character flaws every few tracks in a manner that's neither pitying nor arrogant" throughout the album, with Weiss branding the song a "secret sing-along. [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. [106] In an October 2013 interview on Power 106, West revealed that the track is his favorite song to have been released by him. The song originated from Young Jeezy's "I Got Money", after West made changes to the track. [74][75] On September 29, 2007, the song peaked at number eight on the US Hot Rap Songs chart. No, I already graduated An accompanying music video was released on May 25, 2007. You can't tell me nothing The reason why we here is a boom thing. [12] The song contains ad-libs from Young Jeezy in the background, which are repeated throughout the chorus. “Can’t Tell me Nothing” The Uncomfortable Hair Truths of Black Women Please reach out to me on any of the above social media platforms and let me know what you thought about the Anthology! [100] West's dancers left the stage during the transition and for the performance, he remained at the front of the stage throughout. "[1] Speaking of the two of them collaborating for the album, he opined that "it definitely felt like a team atmosphere" and also "felt like, 'we.'" [73] The song was present at number 24 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for that week, though it rose four places to peak at number 20 on the chart the following week. I guess the money should've changed him Best of Kanye West: https://goo.gl/2FXUVWSubscribe here: https://goo.gl/AgJE59Music video by Kanye West performing Can't Tell Me Nothing. [44][45], For the 2014 issue of XXL that celebrated 40 years of hip hop, the track was listed as one of the five best singles of 2007 by the magazine. Can’t Tell Me Nothing Lyrics. "[24] West said the line "When You Try Hard, That's when you Die Hard" is about having accepted who he is and stopping trying to prove himself all the time, while West revealed that it refers to the outfit worn by him at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in 2006. Can't Tell Me Nothing by Kanye West published on 2016-03-29T14:38:25Z. A phrase that instantly refutes hating, unwarranted criticism, and other nonsense when said criticism is levied directly at its object, as opposed to through an intermediary. Smooth, Munny Right by Jon Bellion (Ft. Mylon Hayde), Tell Me I'm The Only One (Carlos Serrano remix) by Carlos Serrano, Money Right by Dizzee Rascal (Ft. Skepta), Old Town Road (Remix) by Lil Nas X (Ft. Billy Ray Cyrus), Can't Tell Me Nothing by Francis and the Lights, Can't Tell Me Nothing (R.O.C. '"[10] West named "Can't Tell Me Nothing" as an example of him creating a track "that people never heard before. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. [Hook: Kanye (w/ Young Jeezy)] "[32] Nathan Rabin from The A.V. Then you can't tell me nothing, right? 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. "Can't Tell Me Nothing" by Kanye West feat. [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". "Can't Tell Me Nothing" received universal acclaim from music critics, who mostly appreciated the lyrical content. Score: 93 with 28 ratings and reviews. [105], For the soundtrack of 2009 American comedy film The Hangover, the song was included. Nothin Nothin, My Daddy Was The Same Way, No Time For Practice Stupid Ass Every Day Is Game Day. "[12] According to West, he tried to step up as a rapper with the song and West recalled that after fellow rapper Andre 3000 heard the song "he said, 'I believe you. Verse 2: the reason why we cry is the thirty-fourth episode of Season 11 Degrassi. The people Kanye West and Atlanta record producer DJ Toomp 2009 Antville music video was directed by Hype,! N'T shit and they ai n't sayin ' Nothing Crystal, N Nothin.... 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