A Man's Thoughts
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| Released | June 23, 2009 | |||
| Length | 53:21 | |||
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A Man's Thoughts is the sixth studio album from American R&B singer Ginuwine. It was released by Notifi in partnership with Asylum Records on June 23, 2009 in the United States, with distribution handled by Warner Bros. The singer co-wrote just under fifty songs for the album and worked a variety of producers on new material, including Bryan-Michael Cox, Blac Elvis, Bei Maejor, and Pop & Oak. He also reunited with early career collaborators Timbaland and Missy Elliott on the song "Get Involved."
Critics offered varied assessments of A Man's Thoughts, with some praising its mature tone and emotional depth, while others criticized its lack of standout material and overreliance on slow, formulaic ballads. The album opened at number nine on the US Billboard 200, selling 38,000 units in its first week, and scored Ginuwine's his second number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart after The Senior in 2003. Lead single "Last Chance" became a top three hit on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.