Nothin' on You

"Nothin' on You" is an unreleased song by Lupe Fiasco featuring fellow labelmate Bruno Mars. Originally slated to be Fiasco's song, it was given to B.o.B instead. Similarly, this also happened with "Airplanes".
Atlantic Records' chairman Craig Kallman did not like Fiasco's verses, and described it as "wack". Fiasco admitted, "That was the tipping point. It was less about the bruised ego but more the audacity of it. It was mentally destructive. I say it with a certain laissez-faire now because I'm past it, but back then, hearin' that shit, it fucked me up. I was super-depressed, lightly suicidal, at moments medium suicidal—and if not suicidal, willing to just walk away from it all completely."Batey, Angus (March 3, 2011). "Lupe Fiasco: 'I have the right to speak out'". The Guardian.
Record producer Jim Jonsin was contacted by Kallman to collaborate with Fiasco, but persuaded Kallman to give it to B.o.B instead. He reported to MTV News, "I told Craig, 'I like the song a lot. It's a smash and could be somebody's single. But it's not Lupe's record. I need this record for B.o.B. Please give this record to B.o.B.' I guess they went through whoever they went through, convinced whoever they needed to, and it got to B.o.B."Rodriguez, Jayson (May 6, 2010). "B.o.B's 'Nothin' On You' Was Slated for Lupe Fiasco, Producer Reveals". MTV. Fiasco's version was leaked around the same time as the official release, where people remarked on how Fiasco's vocals lacked emotion in comparison.Bain, Becky (June 22, 2010). "Who Did "Nothin' On You" Better—B.o.B Or Lupe Fiasco?". Idolator.
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Category:2009 songs
Category:Collaboration songs
Category:Lupe Fiasco songs
Category:Songs
Category:Unreleased songs