Go! (Mario album)
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Go!, officially titled Go, is the third studio album
by singer Mario released on December 10, 2007. It is Mario's first album to receive a parental advisory
sticker in the United States, and his second to receive a parental advisory sticker in the UK
.
The album includes songs written and produced by Akon
, Timbaland
, The Neptunes
, Stargate
, Mr. Collipark
, Polow da Don
and with guests such as Juelz Santana
and Rich Boy
.
The first single released was "How Do I Breathe
", and the music video premiered exclusively on May 23, 2007 on BET
. For his second single, on Mario's official website, he asked fans to vote for the next single from the choices, "Why", "Kryptonite", or "Crying Out for Me". The second single officially released was "Crying Out for Me
", with the music video premiering on September 17, 2007 on BET
, again. Although not an official single, Mario did shoot a video for the song "Do Right" using clips from the MTV documentary surrounding his mother's substance abuse. It was released as a promotional single for the album. The official third (fourth in total) single was "Music for Love
" which was released in April 2008.
and Pharrell with whom he recorded a song called, "Faith". None of the material recorded will make the final release of Go.
In a interview Mario was asked on the delays of the album, "Your second album, "Turning Point", was released back in December [2004], so who or what do you think is most responsible for the delay in-between the albums?" Mario answered, that he had "a few legal situations to work through, which set his album back 6 to 8 months", adding that, he now has "more control over his projects and albums he gets done."
In 2007 Mario toured with Dijon Thomas, the tour was called Do Right Tour. In 2008, Mario was scheduled as the tour's opening act for all dates of Ms. Kelly Tour
with Kelly Rowland
, to promote his album Go!.
On July 2, 2008, Courtney Galliano & Joshua Allen from the U.S. television reality program and dance competition So You Think You Can Dance
, danced to "Skippin" as the part of the competition.
Mark Edward Nero from About.com
said that "Go is the first Mario album that carries a parental advisory sticker, and for very good reason. He stated too "Mario has bitten a big chunk out of Usher
's vocal style, plus added some R. Kelly
-style raunch to his lyrics, seemingly to shake things up and throw some dirt on his previously squeaky clean image. But Mario's occasional bawdiness here is crude, distasteful and completely unnecessary", and gave the album three out of five stars.
Nathan S. from DjBooth.net writes that "it feels like How Do I Breathe dropped so long ago it must have been off his last album, but the fact that the Stargate-produced ballad still works is proof of its longevity. How Do I Breathe doesn’t break new ground for Mario, it’s probably the most immature song on the album, but I’m secure enough in my manhood to admit I’ve sung along in the car". he ends saying "That’s why it’s such a shame the lyrics are so shaky; the track opens with the declaration “You may be young but you’re ready.” I’m sorry, what? Call me crazy, but the last thing I want to think about when I’m listening to a slow jam is possible statutory rape charges. Then again, I’m sure R. Kelly loved it. Right And A Wrong Way isn’t the album’s only slip-up; No Definition, Let Me Watch and Music For Love all fall short of perfect, but if they sound lacking it’s only because Mario’s has raised the bar so high on the rest of the album".He rates the album has four Spins Solid out of five Spins Solid
Shopie Bruce of BBC Music
caractrizes the album as "A good mix of romantic ballads and up-tempo floorfillers".
with around 78,000 copies sold. As of January 15, 2009, has sold 331,540 copies in the U.S.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by singer Mario released on December 10, 2007. It is Mario's first album to receive a parental advisory
Parental Advisory
Parental Advisory is a message affixed by the Recording Industry Association of America to audio and recordings in the United States containing excessive use of profane language and/or sexual references. Albums began to be labeled for "explicit lyrics" in 1985, after pressure from the Parents...
sticker in the United States, and his second to receive a parental advisory sticker in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
The album includes songs written and produced by Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
, Timbaland
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
, The Neptunes
The Neptunes
The Neptunes are a record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who are credited with contributing the sound for many successful hip hop, R&B and pop artists in the late-1990s and 2000s...
, Stargate
Stargate (production team)
This is a list of songs written and produced by the Norwegian production team Stargate.-Produced singles:-1999:5ive - Invincible*05. "Two Sides to Every Story"*06. "You Make Me a Better Man"Noora Noor - Curious*01. "Curious"...
, Mr. Collipark
Mr. Collipark
Michael Crooms, better known by his stage name Mr. Collipark and also known as DJ Smurf, is a hip hop producer and the president of his own Atlanta-based record label, Collipark Records....
, Polow da Don
Polow Da Don
Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones , better known by known by professional name Polow da Don or Awesome Jones, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer. His cousin is Atlanta singer Monica. He has produced for a variety of artists including Usher, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, T.I...
and with guests such as Juelz Santana
Juelz Santana
LaRon Louis James , better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He appeared on Cam'ron's 2002 singles, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma"...
and Rich Boy
Rich Boy
Marece Richards , better known by his stage name Rich Boy, is an American rapper from Mobile, Alabama. He is best known for the hit single "Throw Some D's". His self-titled debut album was released in early 2007.- Early career :...
.
The first single released was "How Do I Breathe
How Do I Breathe
"How Do I Breathe" is an R&B single by Mario. It is the first single from his third studio album Go. The single was released on May 15, 2007. It was produced by Stargate. On the issue date of July 7, 2007, the single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 91...
", and the music video premiered exclusively on May 23, 2007 on BET
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
. For his second single, on Mario's official website, he asked fans to vote for the next single from the choices, "Why", "Kryptonite", or "Crying Out for Me". The second single officially released was "Crying Out for Me
Crying out for Me
"Crying Out for Me" is an R&B song from Mario's third studio album Go, which was released on December 11, 2007 and is the secondofficial single. It was produced by Polow da Don and written by Amber Rives and Jasper Cameron.The song has been listed for 15 week in the Billboard Hot 100. Its first...
", with the music video premiering on September 17, 2007 on BET
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
, again. Although not an official single, Mario did shoot a video for the song "Do Right" using clips from the MTV documentary surrounding his mother's substance abuse. It was released as a promotional single for the album. The official third (fourth in total) single was "Music for Love
Music for Love
"Music for Love" is an R&B song from Mario's third studio album Go, which was released on December 11, 2007 and is the third official single...
" which was released in April 2008.
Recording and production
Mario worked with many producers on the album, most notably Scott StorchScott Storch
Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...
and Pharrell with whom he recorded a song called, "Faith". None of the material recorded will make the final release of Go.
Release and promotion
The album was originally scheduled to be released on November 28, 2006 under the title "Mario Barrett - Effortless". It was to be the first album in which Mario would use his full name. The album then had several release dates in 2007 including: April 4, May 8, July 31, August 21, October 9, and finally November 27 - ironically exactly a year after the first date announced. The album was eventually released on December 10, 2007 in the United Kingdom and December 11, 2007 in the United States.In a interview Mario was asked on the delays of the album, "Your second album, "Turning Point", was released back in December [2004], so who or what do you think is most responsible for the delay in-between the albums?" Mario answered, that he had "a few legal situations to work through, which set his album back 6 to 8 months", adding that, he now has "more control over his projects and albums he gets done."
In 2007 Mario toured with Dijon Thomas, the tour was called Do Right Tour. In 2008, Mario was scheduled as the tour's opening act for all dates of Ms. Kelly Tour
Ms. Kelly Tour
The Ms. Kelly World Tour was a concert tour by American pop/R&B singer Kelly Rowland in support of her album Ms. Kelly. The tour visited the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.-History:...
with Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child...
, to promote his album Go!.
On July 2, 2008, Courtney Galliano & Joshua Allen from the U.S. television reality program and dance competition So You Think You Can Dance
So You Think You Can Dance (Season 4)
So You Think You Can Dance is a United States television reality program and dance competition airing on the Fox Broadcasting Company network. Season four premiered on May 22, 2008, with Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy returning as permanent judges and Cat Deeley returning to host...
, danced to "Skippin" as the part of the competition.
Critical response
Go! received "favorable reviews" from critics. Andy Kellman of Allmusic gave the album four out of five stars, characterized the album as "the singer's strongest release yet, easily apparent after one listen, a credit that can be distributed equally between an ever-improving artist and his collaborators". He also said "Go is indeed Mario's most aggressive and assertive album, but no other song comes close to out-vulgarizing "Go" itself".Mark Edward Nero from About.com
About.com
About.com is an online source for original information and advice. It is written in English, and is aimed primarily at North Americans. It is owned by The New York Times Company....
said that "Go is the first Mario album that carries a parental advisory sticker, and for very good reason. He stated too "Mario has bitten a big chunk out of Usher
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
's vocal style, plus added some R. Kelly
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play...
-style raunch to his lyrics, seemingly to shake things up and throw some dirt on his previously squeaky clean image. But Mario's occasional bawdiness here is crude, distasteful and completely unnecessary", and gave the album three out of five stars.
Nathan S. from DjBooth.net writes that "it feels like How Do I Breathe dropped so long ago it must have been off his last album, but the fact that the Stargate-produced ballad still works is proof of its longevity. How Do I Breathe doesn’t break new ground for Mario, it’s probably the most immature song on the album, but I’m secure enough in my manhood to admit I’ve sung along in the car". he ends saying "That’s why it’s such a shame the lyrics are so shaky; the track opens with the declaration “You may be young but you’re ready.” I’m sorry, what? Call me crazy, but the last thing I want to think about when I’m listening to a slow jam is possible statutory rape charges. Then again, I’m sure R. Kelly loved it. Right And A Wrong Way isn’t the album’s only slip-up; No Definition, Let Me Watch and Music For Love all fall short of perfect, but if they sound lacking it’s only because Mario’s has raised the bar so high on the rest of the album".He rates the album has four Spins Solid out of five Spins Solid
Shopie Bruce of BBC Music
BBC Music
BBC Music is a team working in the department of Audio and Music Interactive at the BBC. Responsible for the BBC Music website - the portal site to music content across the BBC website....
caractrizes the album as "A good mix of romantic ballads and up-tempo floorfillers".
Chart performance
The album debut at #21 on the Billboard 200Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
with around 78,000 copies sold. As of January 15, 2009, has sold 331,540 copies in the U.S.
Singles
- "How Do I BreatheHow Do I Breathe"How Do I Breathe" is an R&B single by Mario. It is the first single from his third studio album Go. The single was released on May 15, 2007. It was produced by Stargate. On the issue date of July 7, 2007, the single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 91...
" was released as the album's first single on May 15, 2007. It was not as successful as previous releases, reaching #46 on the Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and #18 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. It was more successful elsewhere, reaching #17 in New Zealand and #21 in the UK, where it debuted at #30 based on download sales alone. - The album's second single "Crying Out For MeCrying out for Me"Crying Out for Me" is an R&B song from Mario's third studio album Go, which was released on December 11, 2007 and is the secondofficial single. It was produced by Polow da Don and written by Amber Rives and Jasper Cameron.The song has been listed for 15 week in the Billboard Hot 100. Its first...
," released August 21, 2007, was more successful in the U.S., peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #33 on the Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. The CD single went Gold on RIAA, becoming the third most successful single by Mario in the U.S. That single was less successful in other markets. - "Do RightDo Right"Do Right" is an R&B song from Mario's third studio album Go. It was released on December 11, 2007 as a promotional single. It was produced by Akon and written by Akon, LSG, Harold Lilly, Giorgio Tuinfort and Mario. This song is dedicated to his mother...
" was released as a promotional third single and became a radio hit, but did not chart due to having an unofficial release. - The fourth (third official) and final single from the album, "Music for LoveMusic for Love"Music for Love" is an R&B song from Mario's third studio album Go, which was released on December 11, 2007 and is the third official single...
," was released on April 3, 2008, but failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, reaching #101 on Bubbling Under Hot 100 SinglesBubbling Under Hot 100 SinglesThe Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It lists the top 25 singles below number 100 that have not yet charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Sometimes, however, singles halt their progress on this chart, and never appear on the Hot 100...
. It did however reach #18 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Track listing
Personal and credits
- Vocals: Mario
- Choir, Chorus: Stacie Davis, Esther Dean, Shari M. Gary, Kim McCoy, English Norman, Dawn Toran, Sam Salter, Crystal JohnsonCristyleCrystal Nicole Johnson, better known by her stage name Cristyle or sometimes credited as Cri$tyle is an American Grammy Award winning songwriter signed with So So Def/EMI Music.-Career:...
, Larel Frederick, Nastacia "Nazz" Kendall & Alan Austin - Engineers: Andrew Mezzi, Princeton, Carlton Lynn, Vernon Mungo, Ralph Cacciurri, Darren Moore, Andrew Coleman, Dave Hyman, Geoffrey Rice, Kori Anders, Corey Stocker, Mikkel S. Eriksen & Tony Terrebonne
- Instrumentation: Stee, Tor Erik Hermanson & Mikkel S. Eriksen (aka Stargate)
- Guitar: Mike Hartnett & Tony Love
- Keyboards: Elvis WilliamsBlac ElvisElvis Williams, better known as Blac Elvis, is an award-winning American record producer, musician and song writer. He rose to fame in 1999 co-producing alongside Polow da Don. Producing hits for Ludacris, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Fergie, Rich Boy, Kelis, Nelly, Pussycat Dolls and Mario. Recently he...
- Keyboards, Programming: Giorgio Tuinfort
- Executive Producer: Peter Edge, J.Erving, Mario & Rick Frazier John lopez
- A&R: Trevor Jerideau
- Management: J. Erving for J.E.G
- Legal: Kenny Meiselas
- Mastered: David Kutch
- Creative Direction/Design: Jane Marledge
- Photography: Patrick Holeck
- Assistant: Lloyd Copper,Jared Robbins & Mike Miller
- Vocal Producers: Jevon Hill, NellyNellyCornell Iral Haynes, Jr. , better known by his stage name Nelly, is an Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor. He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly began his solo career in 2000 with his debut album...
& Avery Storm - Mixing: Manny MarroquinManny MarroquinManny Marroquin, born 21 September 1971 in Guatemala, is a Grammy winning mixing engineer. His family moved to Los Angeles when he was nine due to the Guatemalan Civil War....
, Phil Tan & Jean-Marie Horvat - Digital Editing: Colin Miller
- Featuring vocals: Juelz Santana & Rich Boy
Locations and studios
Recording locations and studios included:- Battery Studios, New York, NY
- Dirty South Studios, Arlantic, GA
- Doppler Studios, Atlanta, GA
- MTS Recording
- Patchwerk Records Studios, Atlanta, GA
- Silent Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA;
- Sony Music Studios, New York, NY
- South Beach Studios, Miami, FL
- St. Louis, MO
- Thomas Crown Headquarters, Virginia Beach, VA
- Transcon Studios, Orlando, FL
- Zac Digital, Atlanta, GA.
Leftover tracks
There is an album with all the leftover's and remixes from Mario's Go Album titled Go (The Leftovers).- "Who Am I" (featuring CJ Hilton)
- "This Is For" (Produced by Bigg DBigg DDerrick Baker , better known as Bigg D, is an American producer from Miami, Florida.-Biography:Born in Miami, Baker grew up in Carol City, his father a professional musician, and his mother a church pianist. He learned guitar and toured with BeBe & CeCe Winans and Shirley Caesar in the 1980s...
) - "I Want Her" (JoeJoe (singer)Joseph Lewis Thomas , usually credited simply as Joe, is an American R&B singer and record producer.-Early life:Joe is a native of Cuthbert, Georgia and later moved to Opelika, Alabama. The son of two preachers, Joe spent much time in church singing, playing guitar, and even directing the choir...
Cover) (Produced by Sean GarrettSean GarrettGarrett Hamler, better known by his stage name Sean Garrett is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He has produced fifteen number one singles in only seven years of producing music. That number puts him in fifth place on the Billboard list of producers with the most number...
, Ricky "Ric Rude" LewisRicky "Ric Rude" LewisRicky "Ric Rude" Lewis is a Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, record producer, and musician.-References:...
) - "If" (Trey SongzTrey SongzTremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
"Can't Help but WaitCan't Help but Wait"Can't Help but Wait" is the second single from the Trey Songz album Trey Day. The song is written by Johntá Austin, Mikkel S. Eriksen, and Tor Erik Hermansen. On the issue date of October 6, 2007, the single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 99. American actor Jackie Long appears in the...
") (Male Version of Beyoncé's Version) (Produced by StargateStargate (production team)This is a list of songs written and produced by the Norwegian production team Stargate.-Produced singles:-1999:5ive - Invincible*05. "Two Sides to Every Story"*06. "You Make Me a Better Man"Noora Noor - Curious*01. "Curious"...
) - "City" (Produced by AkonAkonAliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
) - "Faith" (Produced by The NeptunesThe NeptunesThe Neptunes are a record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who are credited with contributing the sound for many successful hip hop, R&B and pop artists in the late-1990s and 2000s...
) - "Jump Off" (Sterling SimmsSterling SimmsSterling Simms , is an American R&B singer-songwriter. His debut album, Yours, Mine & The Truth was released on December 23, 2008 by Def Jam Records. He is currently working on his sophomore album on J Records, and recently released a mixtape entitled July's Finest.- Biography and career :Sterling...
Cover) (Produced by Warren "Oak" FelderOak (producer)Warren Okay "Oak" Felder is an Atlanta-based Turkish-American record producer. He is known as Oak and is part of a production team known as The Knightwritaz, with singers Mario, Sterling Simms, and Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry.-Production credits:...
& Mario) - "My Love" (featuring UsherUsher (entertainer)Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
) (Produced by Tha CornaboyzTha Cornaboyz-Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect *Keri Hilson - High Heels, Outta My Mind, Perfect World, What Love Can Do -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect (Written with Keri Hilson)*Keri Hilson - High...
) - "Main Attraction" (Produced by InfinityInfinity (disambiguation)Infinity is the notion of boundlessness in mathematics, philosophy, and theology.More specifically, infinity and infinite may refer to:*Infinity in the metaphysical sense, the state of unboundedness*Infinite set in mathematics...
& Dj Full Scale) - "I'm the One" (featuring Rich BoyRich BoyMarece Richards , better known by his stage name Rich Boy, is an American rapper from Mobile, Alabama. He is best known for the hit single "Throw Some D's". His self-titled debut album was released in early 2007.- Early career :...
) (Produced by The UnderdogsThe Underdogs (duo)The Underdogs is an R&B/pop production duo composed of Harvey Mason, Jr. and Damon Thomas.-Biography:Harvey Mason, Jr. is the son of Harvey Mason, Sr., a noted session drummer...
) - "Good News, Bad News" (Produced by Dre & VidalDre & VidalDre & Vidal is a Multi-Grammy Award Winning songwriting and production duo consisting of Andre Harris and Vidal Davis, who are best known as the main producers for Jill Scott and Glenn Lewis...
)
Remixes
- "Kryptonite (Remix)" (featuring EveEve (rapper)Eve Jihan Jeffers , is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have reached a total of over 8 million albums sold worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion as she started a clothing line titled "Fetish." She won a Grammy Award in 2002 for the...
) (Produced by Warren "Oak" FelderOak (producer)Warren Okay "Oak" Felder is an Atlanta-based Turkish-American record producer. He is known as Oak and is part of a production team known as The Knightwritaz, with singers Mario, Sterling Simms, and Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry.-Production credits:...
) - "Go (Remix)"
- "How Do I Breathe (Remix)" (featuring Cassidy)
- "How Do I Breathe (Official Remix)" (featuring FabolousFabolousJohn David Jackson , better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut...
) (Produced by Neo da MatrixNeo Da MatrixNeo Da Matrix is an American hip hop producer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but attended Stone Mountain High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia. He has worked with Swizz Beatz as an in-house producer for Ruff Ryders Entertainment and has produced for the likes of Cassidy...
) - "How Do I Breathe (Part II Remix)" (featuring Tha CornaboyzTha Cornaboyz-Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect *Keri Hilson - High Heels, Outta My Mind, Perfect World, What Love Can Do -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect (Written with Keri Hilson)*Keri Hilson - High...
) (Produced by Tha CornaboyzTha Cornaboyz-Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect *Keri Hilson - High Heels, Outta My Mind, Perfect World, What Love Can Do -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect (Written with Keri Hilson)*Keri Hilson - High...
and Knightwritaz) - "Crying Out for Me (Remix)" (featuring Davion Farris) (Produced by B.CoxBryan Michael CoxBryan-Michael Cox is a GRAMMY award winning American songwriter and record producer.-History:Bryan-Michael Cox was born in Miami and grew up in Houston, where he attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. While in the eleventh grade he met and was mentored by Greg Curtis...
) - "Crying Out for Me (Remix)" (featuring Lil WayneLil WayneDwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
& Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTrevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
) - "Crying Out for Me (Official Remix)" (featuring Lil WayneLil WayneDwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
) - "Music for Love (Remix)" (featuring Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTrevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
)
Charts and certifications
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
21 |
| U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
4 |
| U.S. Billboard Digital Albums http://www.billboard.com/#/album/mario/go/817765 | 21 |
| UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK2007.HTM |
109 |
| Japanese Oricon Album Chart | 43 |
| Oricon International Album Chart | 10 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | October 9, 2007 | CD release, digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
| Germany | December 4, 2007 | |
| Australia | December 8, 2007 | |
| United States | December 11, 2007 | |
| Japan | December 11, 2007 | |
| United Kingdom | December 10, 2007 | |