Think Like a Man (soundtrack) explained

Think Like a Man
Type:soundtrack
Artist:various artists
Cover:Think Like a Man (soundtrack).png
Released:April 17, 2012
Length:48:50
Label:Epic

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.

Singles

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

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]

Chart performance

Chart (2012)! scope="col"
Peak
position
US Billboard 200[11] 21
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] 5
US Top Soundtracks (Billboard)[13] 2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: March 23, 2012 . Keri Hilson, Kelly Rowland Join 'Think Like a Man' Soundtrack . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121022091447/http://www.rap-up.com/2012/03/23/keri-hilson-and-kelly-rowland-join-think-like-a-man-soundtrack/ . October 22, 2012 . April 28, 2012 . Rap-Up.
  2. Web site: Fitzgerald . Trent . 2012-01-25 . Jennifer Hudson + Ne-Yo, 'Think Like a Man' Feat. Rick Ross – Song Review . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120311215732/https://popcrush.com/jennifer-hudson-ne-yo-think-like-a-man-rick-ross/ . 2012-03-11 . 2024-08-02 . PopCrush . en.
  3. Web site: 2012-01-25 . Video: Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo f/ Rick Ross – 'Think Like a Man' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120305092205/https://www.rap-up.com/2012/02/29/video-jennifer-hudson-ne-yo-f-rick-ross-think-like-a-man/ . 2012-03-05 . 2024-08-02 . Rap-Up . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2012-01-25 . John Legend Links with Ludacris for New Single . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140818130854/https://www.rap-up.com/2012/01/22/john-legend-links-with-ludacris-for-new-single/ . 2014-08-18 . 2024-08-02 . Rap-Up . en-US.
  5. Web site: Nededog . Jethro . March 7, 2012 . 'X Factor's' Marcus Canty Drops First Single: 'Won't Make A Fool Out Of You' (Audio) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120430012707/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/x-factor-fox-marcus-canty-first-single-298822 . April 30, 2012 . June 27, 2012 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  6. Web site: Garibaldi . Christina . March 30, 2012 . 'X Factor' Finalist Marcus Canty's New Single 'Strictly For The Ladies' . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120402224750/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682160/x-factor-finalist-marcus-canty.jhtml . April 2, 2012 . June 27, 2012 . MTV.com.
  7. Web site: Reporter . Metro Web . 2012-04-05 . Kelly Rowland premieres new Think Like A Man single Need A Reason . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130624132919/https://metro.co.uk/2012/04/05/kelly-rowland-premieres-new-think-like-a-man-single-need-a-reason-378269/ . 2013-06-24 . 2024-08-02 . Metro . en.
  8. Web site: 2012-04-10 . New Music: Keri Hilson – 'Freedom Ride' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120519110743/https://www.rap-up.com/2012/04/04/new-music-keri-hilson-freedom-ride/ . 2012-05-19 . 2024-08-02 . Rap-Up . en-US.
  9. Web site: A. Anderson . Stacey . 2012-04-10 . Review: R&B artists highlight 'Think Like a Man' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240802165057/https://news.yahoo.com/news/review-r-b-artists-highlight-think-man-201507372.html . 2024-08-02 . 2024-08-02 . Yahoo News . en-US.
  10. Web site: Writer . Guest . 2012-04-20 . Think Like A Man . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240802165352/https://www.blackfilm.com/read/think-like-a-man-film-review/ . 2024-08-02 . 2024-08-02 . blackfilm.com . en-US.
  11. May 5, 2012 . Billboard 200: Week of May 5, 2012 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160924052718/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2012-05-05/ . September 24, 2016 . August 2, 2024 . Billboard.
  12. May 5, 2012 . R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of May 5, 2012 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160531221754/https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-albums/2012-05-05/ . May 31, 2016 . August 2, 2024 . Billboard.
  13. May 5, 2012 . Soundtracks: Week of May 5, 2012 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211119165147/https://www.billboard.com/charts/soundtracks/2012-05-05/ . November 19, 2021 . August 2, 2024 . Billboard.

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