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Think Like a Man (soundtrack)

Think Like a Man is the soundtrack to the 2012 romantic comedy film of the same name. The album was released on April 17, 2012, through Epic Records, and featured contributions from Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Ne-Yo, Keri Hilson, Kelly Rowland, Marcus Canty and Future, along with guest appearances from Rick Ross, Ludacris, Bei Maejor.[1] Besides original songs, the album also consisted songs from Earth, Wind & Fire and Luther Vandross that was released in 1975 and 1981.

Think Like a Man
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedApril 17, 2012
Length48:50
LabelEpic
Producer
Singles from Think Like a Man
  1. "Think Like a Man"
    Released: January 25, 2012
  2. "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)"
    Released: February 29, 2012
  3. "Won't Make a Fool Out of You"
    Released: March 7, 2012
  4. "Need a Reason"
    Released: April 5, 2012
  5. "Freedom Ride"
    Released: April 10, 2012

Singles

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The lead single from the album "Think Like a Man" performed by Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo was released on January 25, 2012.[2][3] The second song from the album "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" performed by John Legend featuring Ludacris and produced by Phatboiz was released on February 29.[4] Marcus Canty's song "Won't Make a Fool Out of You" was released as a single on March 7.[5][6] Kelly Rowland performed the original song "Need a Reason" with rappers Future and Bei Maejor as the featuring artists and was released on April 5.[7] Keri Hilson's song "Freedom Ride" was released five days later, as the final single from the album.[8]

Critical reception

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Stacey A. Anderson of Yahoo! News wrote "Much like the upcoming movie, the soundtrack to Think Like A Man is tale of how the opposite sexes view love, courting and relationships."[9] A reviewer from Blackfilm.com summarized "The music of Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo also adds flavor to the film."[10]

Track listing

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Think Like a Man track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Think Like a Man" (Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo featuring Rick Ross)
Harmony Samuels4:01
2."Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" (John Legend featuring Ludacris)
Phatboiz3:59
3."Need a Reason" (Kelly Rowland featuring Future and Bei Maejor)
Phil Schlemmer4:16
4."Won't Make a Fool Out of You" (Marcus Canty)
4:13
5."Baby Be Mine" (Quadron)Rod TempertonRobin Hannibal4:17
6."That's the Way of the World" (Earth, Wind & Fire) (Originally released in 1975)
White5:45
7."Freedom Ride" (Keri Hilson)
Duplessis3:43
8."Shake That Jelly" (Billy Wes)
  • Patrizio Pigliapoco
  • Christopher "Tito Justmusic" Trujillo
  • William Wesson
Trujillo3:15
9."Same Ole BS" (RaVaughn)
Lil' Ronnie3:44
10."Fire" (Brandon Hines)
  • Hines
  • Antoine Harris
Justin Reinstein3:47
11."Motion Picture" (Future)
  • Future
  • Gary Hall
DJ Spinz4:04
12."Never Too Much" (Luther Vandross) (Originally released in 1981)VandrossVandross3:50
Total length:48:50

Chart performance

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Chart performance of Think Like a Man
Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[11] 21
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] 5
US Top Soundtracks (Billboard)[13] 2

References

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  1. ^ "Keri Hilson, Kelly Rowland Join 'Think Like a Man' Soundtrack". Rap-Up. March 23, 2012. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  2. ^ Fitzgerald, Trent (January 25, 2012). "Jennifer Hudson + Ne-Yo, 'Think Like a Man' Feat. Rick Ross – Song Review". PopCrush. Archived from the original on March 11, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "Video: Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo f/ Rick Ross – 'Think Like a Man'". Rap-Up. January 25, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "John Legend Links with Ludacris for New Single". Rap-Up. January 25, 2012. Archived from the original on August 18, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  5. ^ Nededog, Jethro (March 7, 2012). "'X Factor's' Marcus Canty Drops First Single: 'Won't Make A Fool Out Of You' (Audio)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 30, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  6. ^ Garibaldi, Christina (March 30, 2012). "'X Factor' Finalist Marcus Canty's New Single 'Strictly For The Ladies'". MTV.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
  7. ^ Reporter, Metro Web (April 5, 2012). "Kelly Rowland premieres new Think Like A Man single Need A Reason". Metro. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "New Music: Keri Hilson – 'Freedom Ride'". Rap-Up. April 10, 2012. Archived from the original on May 19, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  9. ^ A. Anderson, Stacey (April 10, 2012). "Review: R&B artists highlight 'Think Like a Man'". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  10. ^ Writer, Guest (April 20, 2012). "Think Like A Man". blackfilm.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of May 5, 2012". Billboard. May 5, 2012. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of May 5, 2012". Billboard. May 5, 2012. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  13. ^ "Soundtracks: Week of May 5, 2012". Billboard. May 5, 2012. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
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