Music Inspired by More than a Game is the official soundtrack album name for music taken from and inspired by the documentary film More than a Game. The film is centered on the life of LeBron James and was released in October 2009. The soundtrack and film were both executive produced by Harvey Mason Jr. on behalf of Interscope Records and Lionsgate.[5] The soundtrack album was released on September 28, 2009, in the United Kingdom[6][7] and September 29, 2009, in the United States[6][7] by Zone 4 and Interscope Records.
Music Inspired by More than a Game | |
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Soundtrack album by various artists | |
Released | September 28, 2009 |
Recorded | 2008–2009 |
Genre | |
Length | 45:52 |
Label | Zone 4 Interscope Records[1] |
Producer | Harvey Mason Jr (executive)[2] Polow da Don Boi-1da HamSquad C. Harris Lil' C Mars Hit-Boy Kanye West Ke'Noe Rich Boy Jerome Harmon Jared Evan J. Valentine Tank |
Singles from Music Inspired by More than a Game | |
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
Entertainment Weekly | (C-)[4] |
Background
editMore than a Game is a 2009 documentary film that follows basketball superstar LeBron James and four of his teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio and James' journey to fame. The trailer was released in April, which featured Mary J. Blige's song from the soundtrack "Stronger".
The album was preceded by four singles: "Drop It Low", "Stronger", "Forever" and "Frozen". Each were accompanied with music videos, along with the song "Top of the World" by Rich Boy.
Track listing
edit1. Ester Dean featuring Chris Brown - "Drop It Low" 3:10
2. Drake, Eminem, Kanye West and Lil Wayne - "Forever" 5:57
3. T.I. featuring Young Dro - "King On Set" 3:43
4. Mary J. Blige - "Stronger" 4:03
5. Jay-Z - "History" 4:39
6. Rich Boy featuring Chili Chil - "Top of the World" 4:04
7. Soulja Boy Tell'em - "I'm Ballin'" (produced by HamSquad) 3:35
8. Ya Boy - "We Ready" 3:39
9. Hayes - "Go Hard" 4:08
10. Jared Evan - "Frozen" 3:51
11. Charlie Wilson, Faith Evans, JoJo, Jordin Sparks, Omarion, Steve Russell, Tamar Braxton, Tank, Toni Braxton and Tyrese - "If You Dream" 5:03
Personnel
edit- Executive producer: Harvey Mason Jr.
- Conception and distribution: Interscope Records, Lions Gate Entertainment
- Vocals: Ester Dean, Drake, T.I., Mary J. Blige, Jay Z, Rich Boy, Soulja Boy, Ya Boy, Hayes, Jared Evan, Tank
- Guest vocals: Chris Brown, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Young Dro, Chili Chil, Tyrese, Toni Braxton, Jordin Sparks, Omarion, Faith Evans, JoJo, Charlie Wilson, Tamar Braxton, Steve Russell, Tony Williams
- Producers: Jamal Polow da Don Jones, Mattew "Boi-1da" Samuels, C. Harris, D. Quinn, L. Edwards, Hit Boy, Kanye West, Hamsquad, Kenoe, Jason Perry, Jerome Harmon, Harvey Mason Jr., Jared Evan, J. Valentine, Durrell "Tank" Babbs,
- Production associates: Zone 4 Productions & Zone 4 inc, 1da-Boi Productions, The Smash Factory Productions, Very Good Beats, NIghtrydas Productions, Harvey Mason Media, Song Dynasty, HamSquad Inc.
Release history
editCountry | Format | Date | Label |
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United Kingdom | Censored | September 28, 2009 | Polydor Records |
Uncensored | September 29, 2009 | ||
United States | Censored Uncensored |
Interscope Records |
Chart positions
editChart (2009) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[8] | 81 |
US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[9] | 18 |
US Billboard Top Rap Albums[8] | 10 |
US Billboard Top Soundtracks[9] | 12 |
References
edit- ^ "Music Inspired By The Film More Than A Game: Original Soundtrack: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
- ^ "Mason's Talents Not Limited to basketball - ARIZONA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". Arizonawildcats.com. 2007-08-03. Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
- ^ Thurston, Jason. Review: Music Inspired by More Than a Game. AllMusic. Retrieved on 2009-10-17.
- ^ Vozick-Levinson, Simon. Review: Music Inspired by More Than a Game. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2009-10-17.
- ^ "Harvey Mason Jr". Harveymasonmedia.com. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
- ^ a b "More Than a Game - Original Soundtrack - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ a b "More Than a Game (Music Inspired By the Film) by Various Artists on Apple Music". itunes.apple.com.
- ^ a b "Charts & Awards". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ a b "Charts & Awards". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-05-28.