Famous is the sixth studio album by American R&B singer Marques Houston. The album was released on August 27, 2013.[1][2]
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| 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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Singles edit
On February 7, 2013, the music video for "Speechless" was released.[3] On February 11, 2013, the album's first single "Speechless" was released.[4] On June 18, 2013, the album's second single "Give Your Love a Try" was released.[5] On July 29, 2013, the music video was released for "Give Your Love a Try" featuring Problem.[6]
Critical response edit
| 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 edit
| 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 edit
| 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 edit
- ^ "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.