The Manuscript (album)

The Manuscript (often stylized The MANuscript) is a studio album by American singer Dave Hollister. It was released by Shanachie Records in collaboration with Conjunction Entertainment and TopNotch Music on September 9, 2016.

The Manuscript
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 9, 2016
StudioShanachie
GenreR&B, Soul
Length34:52
Dave Hollister chronology
Chicago Winds... The Saga Continues
(2014)
The Manuscript
(2016)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [1]

Allmusic editor Andy Kellman wrote that "as with his best work, Hollister carries himself with easy-going, modest certitude [...] Hollister is ideally matched with his supporting collaborators, with whom he made what he calls "a guide for men," though it does not come across as some grandly designed concept album. It's a simple, straightforward set that largely adheres to polished, soul-rooted R&B, with Hollister doling out advice and relating tales, inspired as ever by the likes of Sam Cooke and Bobby Womack, without pulpiting."[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Definition of a Woman"
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Millsap
  • Smith
  • Jabr
3:18
2."Receipts" (featuring Angie Stone)
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Dave Hollister
  • Mapp
  • Teak Underdue
  • Tenille Johnson
  • Millsap
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Millsap
  • Underdue
3:16
3."Creation (H.E.R.)"
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Mapp
  • Xavier T. Gordon
  • Millsap
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Millsap
  • Gordon
4:02
4."Ooh Ya Ya"
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Mapp
  • Underdue
  • Millsap
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Millsap
  • Underdue
3:20
5."Shortage"
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Mapp
  • Monte Neuble
  • Tim Stewart
  • Millsap
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Millsap
  • Gordon
  • Neuble
  • Stewart
3:36
6."Blind"
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Mapp
  • Neuble
  • Stewart
  • Millsap
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Millsap
  • Gordon
  • Neuble
  • Stewart
3:43
7."One Great Love"
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Mapp
  • Underdue
  • Millsap
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Millsap
  • Underdue
4:00
8."Barbershop"
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Mapp
  • Underdue
  • Millsap
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Millsap
  • Underdue
3:17
9."Let Him"
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Mapp
  • Ricky Rutland
  • Amos
  • Millsap
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Millsap
  • Amos
3:22
10."Geometry"
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Mapp
  • Underdue
  • Johnson
  • Millsap
  • Muhammad
  • Nelson
  • Millsap
  • Underdue
2:58

Charts

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Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[2] 48
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3] 29

References

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  1. ^ a b "Dave Hollister: The MANuscript". AllMusic. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  2. ^ "Dave Hollister Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  3. ^ "Dave Hollister Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.