While Nelly was present during the initial session, he did not appear on the final version; instead, Lil Wayne provided the second feature. Musical Composition
The lyrics primarily focus on self-indulgence, wealth (specifically mentioning a "yellow Lamborghini"), and dismissive attitudes toward "haters". Matt Stell - Look at Me Now (Story Behind the Song) Look at Me Now
Brown challenged Busta to "go crazy" on the track. Busta returned to his own studio room, wrote his legendary verse in just two hours, and recorded it. While Nelly was present during the initial session,
A minimalist, eerie downtempo beat produced by Afrojack and Diplo . Busta returned to his own studio room, wrote
Described as a "Dirty South-inspired" hip hop song, "Look at Me Now" features:
Heavy 808 bass, "spacy synth" sounds, and a drum beat reminiscent of the "Teach Me How to Dougie" rhythm.
The phrase "Look at Me Now" most famously refers to the hit 2011 single by Chris Brown , featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes. This track is celebrated for its technical complexity, particularly the high-speed "speed rapping" verses.