Nothing but the Beat is the fifth studio album by DJ and record producer David Guetta, released through EMI Music France (EMI) and Virgin Records (EMI) from August 26, 2011.
Released as a double album, the first disc features collaborations with artists from the R&B, hip hop and pop world such as Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J and Sia Furler. Also making appearances are will.i.am and Akon, both of whom previously collaborated with Guetta on his fourth album, One Love.
In comparison, the second disc features purely instrumental tracks. The album is also Guetta's first album that does not feature long-time collaborator Chris Willis on vocals.
Critical reviews of the album were mixed. The album also spawned two US Hot 100 top 20, "Where Them Girls At" and "Without You", making his third and fourth top 20 singles respectively. Also, the latter claimed Guetta's third top 10, following "Club Can't Handle Me" (2010) and "Sexy Bitch" (2009). on November 30, 2011, the album received a Nomination for Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album at the 54th Grammy Awards.
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