| Music Inspired by More than a Game | |
| Type: | Soundtrack |
| Artist: | various artists |
| Cover: | Music Inspired by More Than a Game.jpg |
| Released: | September 28, 2009 |
| Recorded: | 2008–2009 |
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| 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 |
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.[3] The soundtrack album was released on September 28, 2009 in the United Kingdom[4] [5] and September 29, 2009 in the United States[4] [5] by Zone 4 and Interscope Records.
See main article: More than a Game. More 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.
1. 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
| Country | Format | Date | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Censored | September 28, 2009 | Polydor Records |
| Uncensored | September 29, 2009 | ||
| United States | Censored Uncensored | Interscope Records |
| Chart (2009) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[6] | 81 | |
| US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[7] | 18 | |
| US Billboard Top Rap Albums | 10 | |
| US Billboard Top Soundtracks | 12 |