Think Like a Man Too (Music from and Inspired by the Film)
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| Soundtrack album by Mary J. Blige | ||||
| Released | June 17, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–14 | |||
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| Length | 56:37 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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Think Like a Man Too is a Studio Album by American R&B recording artist Mary J. Blige and serves as the soundtrack from the film of the same name. The soundtrack album was released on June 17, 2014, by Epic Records.
It was announced May 30, 2014 that Think Like A Man Too (Music From & Inspired By the Film), due June 17, will introduce new songs by Mary J. Blige, including the single "Suitcase". This time around, Grammy Award-winning R&B icon Mary J. Blige recorded an entire collection of music from and inspired by the film. The music showcases her signature sound, while her remake of Shalamar's hit "A Night To Remember" is inspired by key scenes in both the film and trailer. Influenced by the backdrop to the film, "Vegas Nights" featuring The-Dream will be included as the end credits to the film, while "Moment of Love" showcases the songstress' powerful and passionate vocals.
"Suitcase" was released for download on June 3, 2014 as the first single from the soundtrack. It was later sent for urban contemporary and urban adult contemporary airplay in the US on June 10, 2014. The song was produced and co-written by Mark J. Feist.
"Moment of Love" and the Shalamar remake,"A Night to Remember", will be released as promotional singles on iTunes June 3, 2014 when customers pre-order the album.
Think Like a Man Too received generally mixed reviews from music critics. Andy Kellmann of AllMusic gave the album a positive review, calling it "a solid, elegant '70s throwback dashed with Latin, Philly, and Memphis soul touches and an easy groove." He found that "as a soundtrack, it's an enjoyable change of pace".Associated Press writer Melanie J. Sims found that "Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, easily proves herself more than capable of exercising a vocal and emotional range to capture all the ups, downs and misfires one might expect from a movie inspired by Steve Harvey's best-selling relationship guide book." She added that "as a whole, the Think Like a Man Too compilation reveals that while women and men might be closer to figuring each other out, we can never outsmart love."
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