Famous (Marques Houston album)
| Famous | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 27, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2011–13 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 43:48 | |||
| Label | Shanachie Ent. Corp.
E1 Music | |||
| Marques Houston chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Famous | ||||
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Famous is the sixth
Singles
On February 7, 2013, the music video for "Speechless" was released.
Critical response
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [7] |
Famous was met with a generally mixed reviews from music critics. Andy Kellman of AllMusic gave the album two and a half stars out of five, saying "Famous, Marques Houston's sixth solo album and first for Shanachie, is a little more D'Angelo and a little less R. Kelly than previous release Mattress Music. Almost all of the tracks involve newcomer producer and songwriter Immanuel Jordan Rich, who grants Houston a set dominated by mature slow jams. A few of the ballads are sleepy and nondescript. "Only You" gets the album off to a poor start; the lyrical quotes from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" are so extensive that Houston seems as if he can't be bothered to add his own touch. The remainder, thankfully, is a little more creative and memorable. The easy-gliding falsetto showcase "Take Your Love Away," which ranks with Houston's best work, is the album's standout."[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Only You" | 3:37 |
| 2. | "Nothin' On You" | 2:53 |
| 3. | "Give Your Love a Try" | 3:02 |
| 4. | "Famous" | 3:39 |
| 5. | "The Way Love Is" | 3:27 |
| 6. | "Take Your Love Away" | 3:59 |
| 7. | "Leaving My Girl" | 3:32 |
| 8. | "Make It Last Forever" | 3:47 |
| 9. | "See You" | 4:25 |
| 10. | "Speechless" | 3:25 |
| 11. | "Lifetime" | 4:04 |
| 12. | "Fly Away" | 3:56 |
| 13. | "Sexy Baby" | 5:00 |
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[8] | 180 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] | 36 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] | 33 |
References
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Famous by Marques Houston". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-08-27. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ^ "Famous: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ^ "Speechless - Marques Houston". Vevo.com. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Speechless - Single by Marques Houston". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-02-11. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Give Your Love a Try - Single by Marques Houston". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-06-18. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ^ "Give Your Love A Try - Marques Houston ft. Problem". Vevo.com. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ^ a b Andy Kellman (2013-09-16). "Famous - Marques Houston | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-10-02.
- ^ "Marques Houston Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- ^ "Marques Houston Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ "Marques Houston Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2018.