More Than a Game (soundtrack)
Music Inspired by More Than a Game | |
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Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
Released |
September 28, 2009 (United Kingdom)[1][2] September 29, 2009 (United States)[3][4] |
Recorded | 2007 |
Genre |
Hip hop R&B |
Label |
Zone 4 Interscope Records[5] |
Producer |
Harvey Mason Jr (Executive)[6] Polow da Don King Arlyn Boi-1da HamSquad C. Harris Lil' C Mars Hit-Boy Kanye West Ke'Noe Rich Boy Jerome Harmon Jared Evan J. Valentine Tank |
Singles from Music Inspired by More Than a Game | |
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Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [7] |
Entertainment Weekly | (C-)[8] |
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.[9] The soundtrack album was released on September 28, 2009 in the United Kingdom and September 29, 2009 in the United States by Zone 4 and Interscope Records.
Film synopsis
More Than a Game is a 2009 documentary film that follows NBA superstar LeBron James and four of his talented teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio and James' journey to fame. The trailer was released in April featuring the Mary J. Blige song "Stronger".
Track listing
- Ester Dean - "Drop It Low" feat. Chris Brown 3:10
- Drake, Eminem, Kanye West and Lil Wayne - "Forever" 5:57
- T.I. - "King On Set" feat. Young Dro 3:43
- Mary J. Blige - "Stronger" 4:03
- Jay-Z - "History" 4:39
- Rich Boy - "Top Of The World" feat. Chili Chil 4:04
- Soulja Boy Tell'em - "I'm Ballin'" Produced By HamSquad 3:35
- Ya Boy - "We Ready" 3:39
- Hayes - "Go Hard 4:08
- Jared Evan - "Frozen" 3:51
- Charlie Wilson, Faith Evans, JoJo, Jordin Sparks, Omarion, Steve Russell and Tamar Braxton, Tank, Toni Braxton and Tyrese - "If You Dream" 5:03
Personnel
- Executive Producer - Harvey Mason Jr.
- Conception & Distribution - Interscope Records, Lions Gate Entertainment
- Vocals - Ester Dean, Drake, T.I., Mary J. Blige, Jay Z, Rich Boy, Soulja Boy, Ya Boy, Hayes, Jared Evan, Tank
- Guest Vocals - Chris Brown, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Young Dro, Chili Chil, Tyrese, Toni Braxton, Jordin Sparks, Omarion, Faith Evans, JoJo, Charlie Wilson, Tamar Braxton, Steve Russell, Tony Williams
- Producers - Jamal Polow da Don Jones, Mattew "Boi-1da" Samuels, C. Harris, D. Quinn, L. Edwards, Hit Boy, Kanye West, Hamsquad, Kenoe, Jason Perry, Jerome Harmon, Harvey Mason Jr., Jared Evan, J. Valentine, Durrell "Tank" Babbs, Arlyn "King Arlyn" Marshall
- Production associates - Zone 4 Productions & Zone 4 inc, 1da-Boi Productions, The Smash Factory Productions, Very Good Beats, NIghtrydas Productions, Harvey Mason Media, Song Dynasty, HamSquad Inc.
Release history
Country | Format | Date | Label |
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United Kingdom | Censored | September 28, 2009 | Polydor Records |
Uncensored | September 29, 2009 | ||
United States | Censored Uncensored |
Interscope Records |
Chart positions
Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[10] | 81 |
US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[11] | 18 |
US Billboard Top Rap Albums[10] | 10 |
US Billboard Top Soundtracks[11] | 12 |
References
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/more-than-a-game-mw0000829370
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/more-than-game-music-inspired/id332158764
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/more-than-a-game-mw0000829370
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/more-than-game-music-inspired/id332158764
- ↑ "Music Inspired By The Film More Than A Game: Original Soundtrack: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
- ↑ "Mason's Talents Not Limited to basketball - ARIZONA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". Arizonawildcats.com. 2007-08-03. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
- ↑ Thurston, Jason. Review: Music Inspired by More Than a Game. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-10-17.
- ↑ Vozick-Levinson, Simon. Review: Music Inspired by More Than a Game. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2009-10-17.
- ↑ "Harvey Mason Jr". Harveymasonmedia.com. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
- 1 2 "Charts & Awards". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- 1 2 "Charts & Awards". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-05-28.