It's Nothing

Infobox Single
Name = It's Nothing


Artist = The Beatnuts
from Album = Milk Me
B-side = "Confused Rappers"
Released = December 7, 2004
Format = 12-inch single, Vinyl
Recorded =
Genre = East Coast hip hop
Length = 3:34
Label = Penalty Recordings
Writer = Lester Fernandez, Jerry Tineo, Andre Barnes, G. Mendez
Producer = The Beatnuts
Certification =
Chronology = The Beatnuts singles
Last single = "Find Us"
(2004)
This single = "It's Nothing"
(2004)
Next single = "Shake It Up
(2006)

"It's Nothing" is the third and final single from "Milk Me", a 2004 album by East Coast hip hop group The Beatnuts. It was released by Penalty Recordings as a 12 inch with "Confused Rappers" as its b-side. The song is produced by The Beatnuts and features rapped verses by Juju, Psycho Les and guest rapper A.G., as well as a chorus performed by Gab Goblin. The song is lyrically comprised of braggadocios metaphors and punchlines. The song's beat is characterized by a flute sample and quick drums giving it a "futuristic funk" sound.cite web|last=Stelloh|first=Tim|url=http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/b/beatnuts-milkme.shtml|title=Milk Me Review|work=PopMatters|date=2004-10-26|accessdate=2008-07-13] The song also features live instrumentation provided by keyboardist Neal Evans.

Although "It's Nothing" failed to chart or receive an accompanying music video, it elicited positive critical attention: Tom Doggett of RapReviews.com considers it comparable to The Beatnuts' 1997 hit single "Off the Books" because of its flute sample.cite web|last=Doggett|first=Tom|url=http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2004_08_milkme.html|title=Milk Me Review|work=RapReviews.com|date=2004-08-24|accessdate=2008-07-13] Robert DeGracia of AllHipHop.com claims that "It's Nothing" proves the great prowess of Beatnuts production, whilst complementing guest rapper A.G..cite web|last=DeGracia|first=Robert|url=http://allhiphop.com/stories/reviews/archive/2004/09/01/18134252.aspx|title=Milk Me Review|work=AllHipHop.com|date=2004-09-01|accessdate=2008-07-13]

ingle track list

A-Side

# "It's Nothing (Album)"
# "It's Nothing (Radio)"
# "It's Nothing (Instrumental)"

B-Side

# "Confused Rappers (Album)"
# "Confused Rappers (Radio)"
# "Confused Rappers (Instrumental)"

References