Can't Tell Me Nothing

Can't Tell Me Nothing

Infobox Single
Name = Can't Tell Me Nothing


Artist = Kanye West
from Album = Graduation
A-side =
B-side =
Released = June 5, 2007
Format =
Recorded =
Genre = Rap
Length = 4:33
Label = GOOD Music, Island Def Jam, Roc-A-Fella
Writer = Kanye West
Producer = Kanye West, DJ Toomp
Director =
Certification =
Chronology = Kanye West singles
Last single = "Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)"
(2007)
This single = "Can't Tell Me Nothing"
(2007)
Next single = "Stronger"
(2007)

"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.

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. [ [http://www.theclawproductions.com/Kanye.html "Cant Tell Me Nothing" alternate video with Zach Galifianakis] . Kanyewest.com. Accessed August 27 2007.]

The official remix, featuring Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, and Young Jeezy, was released July 25, 2007. [ [http://www.kanyetalk.com/news/153.html Official "Can't Tell Me Nothing" Remix] . kanYe Talk (July 25 2007). Accessed August 27 2007.] 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".

Chart positions

References

External links

*youtube|CY2Wv4zaGIU|Music video for "Can't Tell Me Nothing"


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