Nothin' Move But the Money
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"Nothin' Move But the Money" was the lead single released from Mic Geronimo
's second album, Vendetta
.
The song was produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs
and Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool from the production team, The Hitmen
and featured vocals from Combs and R&B singer Kelly Price
. The official remix featured verses from Black Rob
and DMX
and was produced by another Hitmen member Nashiem Myrick.
Though the song became Geronimo's most successful, becoming his only to reach the Billboard Hot 100
, he was criticised for the direction he took for the song and working with Puff Daddy. Unlike his previous singles, which used more of an underground/hardcore style, "Nothin' Move But the Money" had more of a pop sound to it. Geronimo was also criticised for the song's promotional music video. Directed by Chris Robinson
, who replaced original director Hype Williams
, the video showed Geronimo rapping in a room surrounded by 100 dollar bills with back-up dancers wearing a shiny suit, similar to those worn by Puff Daddy and members of the Bad Boy Family
.
Mic Geronimo
Mic Geronimo is an American hip-hop rapper who was acquainted with Irv Gotti of Murder Inc.. Gotti and his brother met Mic Geronimo at a Queens high school talent show, and Mic agreed to record a single...
's second album, Vendetta
Vendetta (Mic Geronimo album)
Vendetta is the second album by rapper Mic Geronimo, released on November 4, 1997 through TVT Records.The album featured production from a wide range of hip hop producers including legends like Marley Marl and Pete Rock. It was an improvement on the Billboard charts over his previous album, peaking...
.
The song was produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
and Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool from the production team, The Hitmen
The Hitmen (production team)
The Hitmen is a production team formed by Sean "Diddy" Combs to produce hip hop and R&B records for his Bad Boy label's recording artists. Because of its great success, the group has also been hired for projects outside of Bad Boy-Production:...
and featured vocals from Combs and R&B singer Kelly Price
Kelly Price
Kelly Price is an American R&B and soul singer, formerly on the Def Soul label.-Life and music career:Kelly Cherelle Price was born in Queens, New York. She was first discovered by Mariah Carey in February 1992 and subsequently introduced to Sony Columbia's then CEO Tommy Mottola...
. The official remix featured verses from Black Rob
Black Rob
Black Rob is a rapper who was formerly signed to Bad Boy Records.-Music career:Black Rob began associating with the label as early as 1996, appearing on the Bad Boy remix to 112's "Come See Me"...
and DMX
DMX (rapper)
Earl Simmons , better known by his stage name DMX, is a multiplatinum American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the late 1990s. His stage name pays tribute to the Oberheim DMX drum machine, an instrument he used when he made his own rap beats in the 80's...
and was produced by another Hitmen member Nashiem Myrick.
Though the song became Geronimo's most successful, becoming his only to reach the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, he was criticised for the direction he took for the song and working with Puff Daddy. Unlike his previous singles, which used more of an underground/hardcore style, "Nothin' Move But the Money" had more of a pop sound to it. Geronimo was also criticised for the song's promotional music video. Directed by Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson (director)
Chris Robinson is an American film director working mostly with music videos and commercials. He has directed commercials for brands such as iPod, Coca Cola and Verizon and music videos for songs like "Fallin'" and "You Don't Know My Name" by Alicia Keys, "Roc Boys" by Jay-Z, the grammy nominated...
, who replaced original director Hype Williams
Hype Williams
Harold "Hype" Williams , previously known as HYPE, is an American music video and film director of African-American and Honduran descent. His nickname "Hype" comes from his hyperactive nature as a child....
, the video showed Geronimo rapping in a room surrounded by 100 dollar bills with back-up dancers wearing a shiny suit, similar to those worn by Puff Daddy and members of the Bad Boy Family
Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records is a record label founded in 1993 by producer/rapper/entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records.-Beginnings:...
.
A-Side
- "Nothin' Move But the Money" (Radio Version)
- "Nothin' Move But the Money" (Album Version)
- "Nothin' Move But the Money" (Instrumental Version)
- "Nothin' Move But the Money" (Acapella Version)
B-Side
- "Usual Suspects" (Radio Version)
- "Usual Suspects" (Album Version)
- "Usual Suspects" (Instrumental Version)
Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | 70 |
| Billboard Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 31 |
| Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 11 |
| Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 3 |