Thinkin' About You (Mario song) explained

Thinkin' About You
Cover:Mario - Thinkin' About You.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Mario
Album:D.N.A.
Released:September 4, 2009
Recorded:2009
Length:4:10
Label:J, 3rd Street
Producer:The Runners, the Monarch, Rico Love[1]
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"Thinkin' About You" is a song performed by American R&B singer Mario. It was written by Rico Love and produced by the Runners and the Monarch. It was released on September 4, 2009, as the second single from his fourth studio album D.N.A..[2] [3]

The song debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, at number 96.[4] Since then, it reached a peak of number 45 on the chart.

Background and release

"Thinkin' About You" 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. When the song was released by J Records on US radio in September, it was solely performed by Mario and confirmed that neither Diddy, nor Ace Hood contributed to its final release. The leak with Diddy's verse bore no similar lyrics to the Ace Hood version. Another leak of the song was a duet with singer Kelly Rowland.[5]

Critical reception

A 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".[6]

Music video

Mario confirmed via his official Twitter page that he will be shooting the video in London on September 27, 2009.[7] The video was directed by Chris Robinson. RichGirl's Audra Simmons is the lead girl in the video.[8]

The official video was debuted on BET's 106 & Park on October 13, 2009.

Credits and personnel

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
United StatesAugust 31, 2009AirplayJ Records
September 4, 2009Digital Download
September 25, 2009CD single
December 1, 2009Re-Release[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mario – D.N.A. (2009, CD). January 6, 2022. Discogs.com.
  2. http://www.rap-up.com/2009/08/31/new-music-mario-thinkin-about-you/ "New Music: Mario – Thinkin’ About You"
  3. Web site: New R&B Music - Mario . Soulofrnb.com . 2009-08-09 . 2009-08-20.
  4. Web site: Mario : Chart History. Billboard.com. January 6, 2022.
  5. Web site: Kelly Rowland Close to New Record Deal, Readies Third Album.
  6. Web site: Mario - Thinkin About You. DJBooth.net. January 6, 2022.
  7. OHYESMARIO. Mario. 4138901027. 21 September 2009. @foxxypwincezz86 I'll be in London on the 27 shooting my new video....
  8. OHYESMARIO. Mario. 4448828441. 28 September 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!.
  9. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=mario|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}} Mario Album & Song Chart History]. Billboard.com.
  10. Web site: Radio1 Rodos Greece ::: USA Forthcoming Singles ::: Charts, DJ Promos, Dance, Lyrics, Free Mp3 Samples Downloads . December 9, 2009 . June 15, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110615215027/http://www.radio1.gr/music/forthcoming_usa_singles.htm . dead .