From Nothin' to Somethin'
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From Nothin' to Somethin' is Fabolous' fourth studio album released on June 12 2007.
Fabolous takes over the #1 spot on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts for the first time in his career and the album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling 159,000 copies in its first week[1] and 266,000 worldwide. The album has been cetified gold for shipments and sales. [2]
Def Jam has confirmed that the first single from the album will be "Diamonds", featuring Young Jeezy.[citation needed] The song has already started playing on local radio stations. Although one of his other songs "Make Me Better" featuring Ne-Yo was already released as a video.
Def Jam had pushed back the release date five times, starting with December 19 to February 27, then to March 23, then to April 17, next to May 18, and finally it was released on June 12 (as listed on the Def Jam Records website).
XXL ranked From Nothin' to Somethin' the eighth most anticipated album of 2007.[3]
Despite a three-year gap since his last album, Real Talk, the Brooklyn emcee has appeared on sporadic projects, including recordings by DJ Clue, Christina Milian, and Syleena Johnson.
Fabolous has shot videos for "Return of the Hustle" with Swizz Beatz, "Diamonds" with Young Jeezy, and "Make Me Better" with Ne-Yo, Baby Dont GO with JD.
Remix Competition
Fabolous is holding a competition with an unknown prize of who can make the best remix over the beat Big Poppa. The only artists participating are famous already within music. The winner will be decided by an online vote on his website. So far remixes have been done by:
Track Listing[4]
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Featured Guest(s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "From Nothin' To Somethin' Intro" | Reefa | - | 2:54 |
| 2 | "Yep, I'm Back" | Freebass | - | 4:27 |
| 3 | "Change Up" | Akon | Akon | 4:26 |
| 4 | "Make Me Better" | Timbaland | Ne-Yo | 4:12 |
| 5 | "Baby Don't Go" | Jermaine Dupri | T-Pain | 3:36 |
| 6 | "Return of the Hustle" | Just Blaze | Swizz Beatz | 4:17 |
| 7 | "Gangsta Don't Play" | Reefa | Junior Reid | 4:23 |
| 8 | "Real Playa Like" | Polow Da Don | Lloyd | 4:07 |
| 9 | "First Time" | Big Tank | Rihanna | 3:53 |
| 10 | "Diamonds " | Steve Morales & Sarom | Young Jeezy | 4:16 |
| 11 | "Brooklyn" | Versatile | Funkmaster Flex, Jay-Z, Uncle Murda, & Notorious B.I.G. | 3:56 |
| 12 | "I'm the Man" | Reefa | Red Cafe | 3:28 |
| 13 | "Joke's On You" | Don Cannon | Pusha-T | 4:31 |
| 14 | "What Should I Do" | Amadeus | Lil' Mo | 4:26 |
| 15 | "This Is Family" (Bonus Track) | Nova | Paul Cain, Freck Billionaire, Red Cafe, Joe Budden & Ransom | 6:53 |
- "Gangsta Don't Play" Contains elements of "Stranded On Death Row" by Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg
Singles
- "Diamonds"
- "Return of the Hustle" (street single)
- "Make Me Better"
- "Baby Don't Go"
- "Change Up"
- "Gangsta Don't Play"
Leftover Tracks
- "Paperman" (feat. Neo Da Matrix) (Produced By Neo Da Matrix) (Released as a Bonus Track)
- "Chirp Back" (Feat. Bleu Davinci) (Released as a Bonus Track)
- "Hustlers Posterchild" (Feat. Cassidy (Produced By Neo Da Matrix)
- "So Fabolous" (Produced By J. R. Rotem)
- "Back To School" (Produced By Just Blaze)
- "Bossed Up"
- "I Shine"
Leftover Tracks For Future Uses
- "Foggin' Up The Windows" (feat. R. Kelly) (Produced By The Runners)
- "Let's Make Love" (feat. Keyshia Cole) (Produced By Kanye West)
- "I Shine"
Album Chart Positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | |||
| 2007 | From Nothin To Somethin | #2 | #1 | |
Sources
- ^ Katie Hasty, worldwide."Toby Keith's 'Big Dog' Heads Straight To No. 1", Billboard.com, June 20, 2007.
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?g=Albums&f=Top+Rap+Albums
- ^ http://www.hhboard.com/showthread.php?t=155979
- ^ Album Credits from dubcc.com forum.
- Fabolous' FROM NOTHIN' TO SOMETHIN' Certified GOLD!