Nothin Personal is the debut mixtape by American rapper Cozz and was released on January 4, 2016 by Dreamville Records and Tha Committee Records.[1][2]

Nothin Personal
Mixtape by
ReleasedJanuary 4, 2016
Recorded2015
GenreHip hop
Length47:36
Label
Producer
  • Meez
  • Mike Almighty
  • D2
  • T. Lew
Cozz chronology
Cozz & Effect
(2014)
Nothin Personal
(2016)
Effected
(2018)
Singles from Nothin Personal
  1. "Tabs"
    Released: December 9, 2015
  2. "Growth"
    Released: December 9, 2015
  3. "My Side"
    Released: December 31, 2015
  4. "Who Said"
    Released: January 3, 2016

Background

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The mixtape includes features from label-mate Bas, as well as Boogie, Correy C, and Free Akrite. The production of this mixtape is mostly handled by Meez, but includes guest producers from D2, T. Lew, and Mike Almighty.[3]

Singles

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On December 8, 2015, Cozz announced the mixtape while releasing two new songs which appeared on the Dreamville compilation album, Revenge of the Dreamers II, "Tabs" and "Grow".[4] On December 31, Cozz announced the release date of the mixtape along with releasing "My Side" on the same day.[5] A day before the mixtape's release, Cozz shared another single, titled "Who Said", on January 3, 2016.[6] On February 25, he released the official music video for "Tabs" featuring Bas.[7] On May 27, the single "My Side" was made available to Spotify with the official music video being released on May 31.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX     [8]
Pitchfork6.9/10[9]

Upon its release, Nothin Personal received generally positive reviews from critics. Scott Glaysher of HipHopDX rated the mixtape 3 out 5 saying, "[it's] pretty clear that Cozz considers himself underrated amongst his rap peers, as he mentions that idea frequently" and "[only] a year removed from that solo debut, Cozz still has a lot of time to show and prove. Nothin Personal isn’t exactly perfection or an obvious contender for “2016 project of the year,” but it’s good enough to keep us from writing Cozz off, for now."[8] Paul A. Thompson of Pitchfork Media gave the mixtape a 6.9 out of 10 saying "His new offering, Nothin Personal, is a low-concept stroll through the Crip-controlled blocks of Cozz’s youth."[9]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Wake Up Call"Cody OsagieMeez3:05
2."All Eyez On Me"OsagieMeez3:58
3."My Side"Osagie
  • Meez
  • D2
2:22
4."Grey Goose"Osagie
  • Meez
  • T. Lew
3:50
5."City of God" (featuring Boogie)OsagieMeez3:21
6."Choice Today"OsagieMeez3:38
7."Grow" (featuring Correy C)OsagieMeez4:17
8."Who Said"OsagieMeez4:10
9."Tabs" (featuring Bas)Meez3:46
10."Tell Me"OsagieMeez4:12
11."GWBW (All Good)"OsagieMeez3:02
12."Bonnie and Clyde" (featuring Free Akrite)Osagie
  • Meez
  • Mike Almighty
3:55
13."Guinness"Osagie
  • Meez
  • Mike Almighty
4:00
Total length:47:36

References

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  1. ^ Hernandez, Victoria (2016-01-05). "Cozz "Nothin Personal" Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
  2. ^ Walker, Angus (2015-12-25). "Cozz To Release "Nothin Personal" Mixtape On January 4". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
  3. ^ "Cozz - My Side". Onsmash.com. 2015-12-31. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
  4. ^ Goddard, Kevin. "J.Cole & Dreamville Surprise Fans With Release Of "Revenge Of The Dreamers 2"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  5. ^ Walker, Angus. "Cozz - My Side". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  6. ^ Walker, Angus. "Cozz - Who Said". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  7. ^ Frydenlund, Zach. "Cozz Turns Up With Bas in the "Tabs" Video". Complex.
  8. ^ a b Glaysher, Scott. "Cozz - Nothin Personal Review". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  9. ^ a b A. Thompson, Paul (January 16, 2016). "Cozz - Nothin Personal". Retrieved May 17, 2016.