Of describes it as 'one of the better opposite sex rap duets ever laid on wax.' 'Ain't No Nigga' is cited as playing a significant role in securing Jay-Z's record deal with. According to Sony BMG A&R, 'Will Socolof of Freeze Records sent me a CD and a video and said to me, 'This guy is incredible, but he needs a bigger label to take over. Are you interested?'