Think Like a Man Too (soundtrack)

Think Like a Man Too
Soundtrack album by Mary J. Blige
Released June 17, 2014 (2014-06-17)
Recorded 2013–14
Genre
Length 56:37
Label Epic
Producer
Mary J. Blige chronology
A Mary Christmas
(2013)		 Think Like a Man Too
(2014)		 The London Sessions
(2014)
Singles from Think Like a Man Too
  1. "Suitcase"
    Released: June 3, 2014

Think Like a Man Too is a Studio Album by American R&B recording artist Mary J. Blige and serves as the soundtrack from the film of the same name.[1] The soundtrack album was released on June 17, 2014, by Epic Records.[2]

Background

It was announced May 30, 2014 that Think Like A Man Too (Music From & Inspired By the Film), due June 17, will introduce new songs by Mary J. Blige, including the single "Suitcase".[3] This time around, Grammy Award-winning R&B icon Mary J. Blige recorded an entire collection of music from and inspired by the film. The music showcases her signature sound, while her remake of Shalamar's hit "A Night To Remember" is inspired by key scenes in both the film and trailer. Influenced by the backdrop to the film, "Vegas Nights" featuring The-Dream will be included as the end credits to the film, while "Moment of Love" showcases the songstress' powerful and passionate vocals.[4]

Singles

"Suitcase" was released for download on June 3, 2014 as the first single from the soundtrack.[5] It was later sent for urban contemporary and urban adult contemporary airplay in the US on June 10, 2014.[6] The song was produced and co-written by Mark J. Feist.[7]

Other songs

"Moment of Love" and the Shalamar remake,"A Night to Remember", will be released as promotional singles on iTunes June 3, 2014 when customers pre-order the album.[8]

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[9]
Los Angeles Times[10]

Think Like a Man Too received generally mixed reviews from music critics. Andy Kellmann of AllMusic gave the album a positive review, calling it "a solid, elegant '70s throwback dashed with Latin, Philly, and Memphis soul touches and an easy groove." He found that "as a soundtrack, it's an enjoyable change of pace".[9] Associated Press writer Melanie J. Sims found that "Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, easily proves herself more than capable of exercising a vocal and emotional range to capture all the ups, downs and misfires one might expect from a movie inspired by Steve Harvey's best-selling relationship guide book." She added that "as a whole, the Think Like a Man Too compilation reveals that while women and men might be closer to figuring each other out, we can never outsmart love."[10]

Commenting on the album's moderate sales debut, Mikael Wood from the Los Angeles Times wrote that "in a sense, Blige appears to have anticipated such a cool reception: This might be her laziest album ever [...] None of this stuff is great; I’d be shocked if any of it ends up on Blige’s next hits disc. But it’s kind of a kick to hear this avatar of artistic seriousness – the woman Bono once asked to help remake the grandiose “One” – in such a lightweight mode. If only it hadn’t blown away so easily."[10]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Think Like a Man Too debuted at number 30 on the Billboard 200, with 8,688 copies sold in its first week, becoming the lowest sales debut of any of Blige's studio albums.[11] On Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, the soundtrack album charted at number six, marking Blige's 16th top ten entry on the chart, tying her with Mariah Carey for the second-most top tens by a female artist.[11]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."A Night to Remember"  
Rodney Jerkins4:14
2."Vegas Nights" (featuring The-Dream)
3:05
3."Moment of Love"  
  • Nash
  • Stewart
  • Nash
  • Stewart
4:07
4."See That Boy Again" (featuring Pharrell Williams)WilliamsWilliams4:13
5."Wonderful"  
  • Ronald "Flippa" Colson
  • Oak
  • Pop
  • AceFace
3:31
6."Kiss and Make Up"  
  • Hamilton
  • Blige
  • Daniels
  • Ronald "Flippa" Colson
  • Felder
  • Wansel
  • Mostyn
  • Hairston
  • Ronnie Laws
  • Ronald "Flippa" Colson
  • Oak
  • Pop
  • AceFace
3:31
7."Cargo"  
  • Stewart
  • The-Dream
3:02
8."Suitcase"  
Feist3:48
9."I Want You"  
  • Duplessis
  • Arden "Keyz" Altino[a]
6:15
10."Self Love"  
  • Daryhl Camper
  • Samuel Dew
  • Blige
Daryhl "DJ" Camper3:43
11."Power Back"  
  • Nash
  • Stewart
  • Blige
  • Stewart
  • The-Dream
3:56
12."All Fun and Games"  
  • Nash
  • Stewart
  • Tricky Stewart
  • The-Dream
4:45
13."Better"  
  • Nash
  • Stewart
  • Tricky Stewart
  • The-Dream
4:06
14."Propose"  
  • Nash
  • Stewart
  • Stewart
  • The-Dream
4:21
Notes
Sampling credits

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[13] 30
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[14] 6

References

  1. ↑ http://www.rap-up.com/2014/05/30/new-music-mary-j-blige-suitcase/
  2. ↑ http://emag.co.uk/think-like-a-man-too-music-from-inspired-by-the-film-arrives-in-stores-june-17/163469
  3. ↑ http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/05/30/new-blige-songs-on-think-like-a-man-too-soundtrack/9767223/
  4. ↑ http://emag.co.uk/think-like-a-man-too-music-from-inspired-by-the-film-arrives-in-stores-june-17/163469
  5. ↑ "Suitcase". Amazon.com. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on June 5, 2014.
  7. ↑ http://www.vibe.com/article/new-music-mary-j-blige-suitcase
  8. ↑ http://www.heraldonline.com/2014/05/30/6010737_think-like-a-man-too-music-from.html
  9. 1 2 Kellmann, Andy (July 16, 2014). "Think Like a Man Too - Mary Janet. Blige | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  10. 1 2 3 Wood, Mikael Wood (June 24, 2014). "Mary J. Blige has a new album out. Has anyone noticed?". AllMusic. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  11. 1 2 Mendizabal, Amaya (June 26, 2014). "J.Lo Tops R&B/Hip Hop Albums, T.I. & Iggy Team Up for a Top 10 Hit". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  12. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/think-like-a-man-too-music-from-and-inspired-by-the-film-mw0002683142/credits
  13. ↑ "Mary J. Blige – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Mary J. Blige. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Mary J. Blige – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Mary J. Blige. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
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