Next to Nothing is the second studio album by American rapper Rittz. The album was released on September 9, 2014, by Strange Music. The album features guest appearances from Twista, Yelawolf, Trae tha Truth, Mike Posner, B.o.B, Shawty Fatt, and Scar.
Background In a June 2014 interview with AllHipHop, Rittz spoke about the album, saying he would rap about his own life, and tried to maintain his own artistic style to please his fans and avoid compromising it for financial success.
Critical response
Next to Nothing received positive reviews from music critics. Jay Balfour of HipHopDX praised Rittz's flow and fast rapping, though took issue with some "déjà vu moments and first-time misses". Jeffrey Whaley of XXL praised many of the tracks as "standout" and characterized the album as having "replay value" and working "sonically from beginning to end."
Commercial performance The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 21,627 copies in the United States. It also debuted at number 3 on both Rap Albums and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. The album has sold 62,000 copies in the United States as of April 2016.
Track listing
Personnel Credits for Next to Nothing adapted from the album liner notes.
Richie Abbott – publicity The Avengerz – producer B.o.B – featured artist Tom Baker – mastering Craig Balmoris – producer Brent Bradley – internet marketing Violet Brown – production assistant Freddie "Scender" Burman – associate producer, A&R, artist management Valdora Case – production assistant Chico – additional vocals Toli Collins – additional vocals Jared Coop – merchandising Glenda Cowan – production assistant Ben "Bengineer" Cybulsky – mixing DJ Chris Crisis – scratches DJ Tight Mike – engineering Penny Ervin – merchandising Five Points Music Group – producers Braxton Flemming – merchandising Candice Freeman – additional vocals Adam Geron – street marketing Ben Grossi – project consultant, general management Marry Harris – merchandising Matthew Hayes – mixing Chad Hess – photography Jeremy Jones – associate producer, A&R, artist management Kato – producer Corbin King – producer Robert Lieberman – legal Lifted – producer Korey Lloyd – production assistant, project management Matic Lee – producer L. David McCollum – guitar Jeff Nelson – internet marketing Cory Nielsen – production assistant Julian Nixon – producer Nvisible Design – art direction & design Dawn O'Guin – production assistant Travis O'Guin – executive producer, A&R Lucas Parker – guitar, bass guitar Mike Posner – featured artist Jose Ramirez – street marketing Mark Reifsteck – booking Reklis Beatz – producer Rittz – primary artist Victor Sandoval – internet marketing Scar – additional vocals Seven – producer Brian Shafton – project consultant, general management Shawty Fatt – primary artist T. Stoner – producer Tasha P – additional vocals Kaitlyn Topperwein – street marketing Trae tha Truth – featured artist Track Bangas – producers Twista – featured artist Josie Wahl – additional vocals Daniel Watson – engineering Dave Weiner – associate producer, A&R WLPWR – producer Yelawolf – featured artist
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2014)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2014)PositionUS Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)84
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