Writer: Kanye West
Producers: Kanye West, DJ Toomp

Most of the buzz preceding Graduation was due to "Stronger", so when I was on the lookout for that, I came across "Can't Tell Me Nothing". At first, I was disappointed, and it didn't really do anything for me. A few months later, I finally got the song. The beat, which samples a Young Jeezy song and has vocals from Australian electronica group Sneaky Sound System's Connie Mitchell, is okay, but the magic lies in the lyrics. The song is pretty much about new rappers dealing with fame. From frivolous spending to acting cocky, you "can't tell [him] nothing".


Writer: Thomas Bangalter, Edward Birdsong, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Kanye West
Producers: Kanye West with contributions from Timbaland and Mike Dean

While strength of "Can't Tell Me Nothing" lies in its lyrics, the strength of "Stronger" (no pun intended) lies in the beat. While the lyrics are okay, the beat does the heavy lifting. It samples Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" and adds a ridiculous amount of bass courtesy of Timbaland. The song is catchy, but it's best to let the beat work its magic on you.