More Than a Game (soundtrack)

More Than a Game

Soundtrack album by Various artists
Released	September 21, 2009 (see release history)^[1]^[2]
Recorded	2007
Genre	Hip hop, R&B
Label	Zone 4, Interscope^[3]
Producer	Harvey Mason Jr(Executive) ^[4] 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 More Than a Game
"Heaven Sent" Released: August 4, 2009 "The Realest" Released: August 9, 2009 "Diamonds" Released: September 15, 2009 "Forever" Released: August 27, 2009

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[5]
Entertainment Weekly	(C-)^[6]

Music Inspired by More Than a Game 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 2009. The soundtrack and film were both executive produced by Harvey Mason, Jr. on behalf of Interscope Records and Lionsgate.^[7] The soundtrack album was released on September 28, 2009 in the United Kingdom and September 29 in the United States.

Film synopsis

Main article: More Than a Game

More Than a Game is a 2009 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

"The Realest" by Young Jeezy is the second single from the soundtrack and was released on August 9, 2009 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.

Track listing

1. Ester Dean - "Drop It Low" [feat. Chris Brown] 3:10

2. Drake, Eminem, Kanye West and Lil Wayne - "Forever" 5:57

3. T.I. - "King On Set" [feat. Young Dro] 3:43

4. Mary J. Blige - "Stronger" 4:03

5. Jay-Z - "History" 4:39

6. Rich Boy - "Top Of The World" [feat. Chili Chil] 4:04

7. Soulja Boy Tell'em - "I'm Ballin'" Produced By HamSquad 3:35

8. Ya Boy - "We Ready" 3:39

9. Hayes - "Go Hard 4:08

10. Jared Evan - "Frozen" 3:51

11. 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
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.

Rehearse Fly

Country	Format	Date	Label
United Kingdom	Censored	September 28, 2009	Polydor Records
United Kingdom	Uncensored	September 29, 2009	Polydor Records
United States	Censored Uncensored	September 29, 2009	Interscope Records

Chart positions

Chart (2009)	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

↑ 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.
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