"Thinkin' About You" is a song by American R&B singer Mario. It was written by Rico Love and produced by The Runners and The Monarch for his fourth studio album D.N.A. (2009). The song was released by J Records on September 4, 2009 as the album's second single.[1][2] "Thinkin' About You" debuted at number 96 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and eventually peaked at number 45.
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| Single by Mario | ||||
| from the album D.N.A. | ||||
| Released | September 4, 2009 | |||
| Length | 4:10 | |||
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Background and release
edit"Thinkin' About You" was written by Rico Love and produced by Andrew Harr and Jermaine Jackson from The Runners as well as Andre Davidson, Sean Davidson, and Karlyn Ramsey from The Monarch.[3] The song was originally set to include a guest feature from rapper Diddy. This version remains unreleased, although it was leaked online after a version of the song instead featuring Ace Hood was leaked, the latter of which was considered the demo for the Diddy version.[4] Another leak of "Thinkin' About You" feature additional vocals from R&B singer Kelly Rowland.[5][6]
Critical reception
editA reviewer for music website Djbooth.net said, "With the follow-up single, the singer reaches out to fans of his more traditional R&B balladry in addition to the club crowd" also, he adds "As if Mario’s Trey Songz-esque vocals and Rico Love‘s songwriting weren’t enough to sweep this female off her feet, The Runners heighten the ambiance yet further with a steamy, synth-packed instrumental".[7]
Music video
editA music video for "Thinkin' About You" was filmed in London on September 27, 2009.[8] Shot by Chris Robinson, director of the video for Mario's previous single "Break Up"(2009), it features Audra Simmons from girl group RichGirl's as the lead girl.[9] The visuals were debuted on BET's 106 & Park on October 13, 2009.
Credits and personnel
editCredits lifted from the liner notes of D.N.A..[3]
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Charts
edit| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 45 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | August 31, 2009 | Airplay | J Records | [citation needed] |
| September 4, 2009 | Digital download | |||
| September 25, 2009 | CD single | |||
| December 1, 2009 | Re-Release | [11] |
References
edit- ^ "New Music: Mario – Thinkin' About You". Rap-Up.com. August 31, 2009. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "New R&B Music - Mario". Soulofrnb.com. August 9, 2009. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
- ^ a b D.N.A. (booklet). Mario. J Records. 2009.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Mario – Thinkin About You". DJBooth.net. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
- ^ "Music: Mario feat. Ace Hood – Thinkin About You". thisisrnb.com. August 14, 2009. Retrieved October 12, 2024.}
- ^ "New Song: Mario & Kelly Rowland – 'Thinkin' About You (Remix)'". Rap-Up.com. December 9, 2009. Retrieved October 12, 2024.}
- ^ "Mario – Thinkin About You". DJBooth.net. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
- ^ Mario [@OHYESMARIO] (September 21, 2009). "@foxxypwincezz86 I'll be in London on the 27 shooting my new video..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Mario [@OHYESMARIO] (September 28, 2009). "Whas Up ladies & gents! Just came back from london! Video for "Thinkin About you" in the bucket! It's a classic! Chirs[sic] Robinson in a Genius!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Mario Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ "Radio1 Rodos Greece ::: USA Forthcoming Singles ::: Charts, DJ Promos, Dance, Lyrics, Free Mp3 Samples Downloads". Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2009.