Grade: B
At 14 tracks, “Nothing,” is like a Tuesday night party — having a good time without partying too hard. Many songs use live instruments, instead of the electronic-club production N.E.R.D. is known for, which adds depth to and gives the album a cohesive, contemporary feel. Songs like “Hypnotize U” and “Hot-n-Fun” serve as reminders of how N.E.R.D. has grown as producers. While songs like “I See the Light” rack up skip counts, others like “Perfect Defect” show the versatility in a N.E.R.D. LP.