More Than a Game (soundtrack)
| More Than a Game | ||
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| Soundtrack album by Various artists | ||
| Released |
September 21, 2007 (see release history)[1] | |
| Recorded | 2007 | |
| Genre | Hip hop, R&B | |
| Label | Zone 4, Interscope[2] | |
| Producer |
Harvey Mason Jr(Executive) [3] Polow da Don, Arlyn "A.D." Marshall, 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 More Than a Game | ||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [4] |
| Entertainment Weekly | (C-)[5] |
Music Inspired by More Than a Game[2] is the official album name for music taken from and inspired by the film More Than a Game. The film is centered on the life of LeBron James and was released in October 2007. The soundtrack and film were both executive produced by Harvey Mason, Jr. on behalf of Interscope Records and Lionsgate.[6] The soundtrack album was released on September 28, 2007 in the United Kingdom and September 29 in the United States.
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Film synopsis
More Than a Game is a 2007 documentary 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".
Singles
Footage from the film is interspersed throughout, and the video begins and ends with quotations by LeBron James.
- "The Realest" by Young Jeezy is the second single from the soundtrack and was released on August 9, 2007 to US iTunes Store. It serves as Dean's debut single since making the move from songwriter to singer.
- "Diamonds" by Fabolous, Young Jeezy, is the third single.
1 Drop It Low (Album Version (Explicit)) [feat. Chris Brown] [Explicit] by Ester Dean 3:10
2
Forever (Album Version (Explicit)) [Explicit]
by Drake and Eminem and Kanye West and Lil Wayne
5:57
3
King On Set (Album Version (Explicit)) [feat. Young Dro] [Explicit]
by T.I.
3:43 Album Only
4
Stronger
by Mary J. Blige
4:03
5
History
by Jay-Z
4:39
6
Top Of The World (Album Version (Explicit)) [feat. Chili Chil] [Explicit]
by Rich Boy
4:04
7 I'm Ballin' [Explicit] by Soulja Boy Tell'em 3:35 Produced By HamSquad
8 We Ready (Album Version (Explicit)) [Explicit] by Ya Boy 3:39
9
Go Hard (Album Version (Explicit)) [Explicit]
by Hayes
4:08
10
Frozen
by Jared Evan
3:51
11
If You Dream
by Charlie Wilson and Faith Evans and JoJo and Jordin Sparks and Omarion and Steve Russell and Tamar Braxton and Tank and Toni Braxton and Tyrese
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
- 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 "A.D." 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.
Rehearse Fly
| Country | Format | Date | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Censored[1] | September 28, 2007 | Polydor Records |
| Uncensored[7] | September 29, 2007 | ||
| United States[2] | Censored Uncensored |
Interscope Records |
Chart positions
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[8] | 81 |
| US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[9] | 18 |
| US Billboard Top Rap Albums[8] | 10 |
| US Billboard Top Soundtracks[9] | 12 |
References
- 1 2 "More Than A Game: Original Soundtrack: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2007-09-20.
- 1 2 3 "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 2007-10-17.
- ↑ Vozick-Levinson, Simon. Review: Music Inspired by More Than a Game. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2007-10-17.
- ↑ "Harvey Mason Jr". Harveymasonmedia.com. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
- ↑ "Music Inspired By The Film More Than A Game: Original Soundtrack: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2007-09-20.
- 1 2 "Charts & Awards". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- 1 2 "Charts & Awards". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-05-28.