So Much More (song)
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Larry Troutman, Shirley Murdock | ||||
| Producer(s) | Cool & Dre | |||
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"So Much More" is a song by American rapper Fat Joe, released as the first single from his sixth studio album, All or Nothing (2005). It was produced by Cool & Dre, who helped write the song with Joe. Lyrically, the song features Joe describing his personal advantages in several areas, including his "hood buzz", among other features.
"So Much More" performed modestly on the charts, peaking at number 81 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also charting on several Billboard component charts, although it failed to appear on any major chart outside the United States. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom commended Cool & Dre's production, although some were ambivalent towards Joe's lyrics.
Background and composition
"So Much More" was written by
"So Much More" is a
Lyrically, the song contains references to themes such as the death of former Terror Squad member Big Pun,[7] Joe's personal reputation in "the hood"[7] and his ability to fight when necessary.[6]
Critical reception
"So Much More" received generally positive reviews from music critics, with several praising Cool & Dre's production. Al Shipley of
However, Evan McGarvey of The Michigan Daily criticized Joe's performance, writing that "his [Joe] does his best to scar" the song "with Bad-Ass-Rap-101-level verses", although he praised the song's "church-organ loop" production.[7] In her review of All or Nothing, Alexis Kirke of musicOMH wrote that the song was "a track to ignore" and that "the skip should be kept handy" before listening.[8]
Track listing
- US 12" single[2]
- "So Much More" (Radio Version) – 3:59
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 81 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 34 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[11] | 18 |
| US Pop 100 (Billboard)[12] | 85 |
Radio and release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States[2][3] | March 1, 2005 | Vinyl single
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Atlantic Records |
| March 29, 2005 | Urban contemporary radio
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| April 5, 2005 | Mainstream radio |
References
- ^ a b All or Nothing (liner notes). Fat Joe. Atlantic Records. 2005. 7567-83749-2.
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- ^ a b "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Inc. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
- ^ a b Shipley, Al (July 13, 2005). "Fat Joe – All Or Nothing". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
- ^ Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
- ^ a b c d Juon, Steve (June 14, 2005). "RapReviews.com Feature for June 14, 2005 – Fat Joe's "All or Nothing"". RapReviews.com. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
- ^ a b c McGarvey, Evan (June 12, 2005). "Fat Joe can't nail A-list beats". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
- ^ Kirke, Alexis (July 5, 2011). "Fat Joe – All Or Nothing". musicOHM. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
- ^ "Fat Joe Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ "Fat Joe Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ "Fat Joe Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ "Fat Joe - Charts & Awards - Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 11, 2011.