Studio Album · No. 6
A Man's Thoughts Songwriting Credits by Ginuwine
Produced by Ted Clinkscale, Melvin Coleman, Bryan-Michael Cox, Blac Elvis, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, Dante Jackson, Bei Maejor, Michael Naylor, Pop & Oak, Melvin Rogers, Timbaland
Notifi / Asylum / Warner Bros.
R&B
47%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 7 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 15 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ginuwine carries a lyricist or composer credit.
7 trackswritten by Ginuwine
8 tracksoutside writers
Ginuwine's roles on this album
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist47%
Composer47%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
15
Tracks
29
Lyricists
11
Producers
2009
Released
Data Insight
His name is on seven of the fifteen tracks, the lowest share on any album he wrote for. The other eight belong to producers and staff writers, which is what a new label deal looked like for him.
A Man's Thoughts came out in June 2009 on Notifi through Asylum and Warner Bros., his first album away from Epic. "Last Chance" reached number 63 on the Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro (A Man's Thoughts)
|
Michael NaylorGinuwine | Michael NaylorElgin Baylor Lumpkin | Michael Naylor | Ginuwine (Performer) |
| 2 |
Show Off
|
R.L. HuggarAllen PotridgeOak Felder | R.L. HuggarAllen PotridgeWarren Felder | Pop & Oak | Ginuwine (Performer) |
| 3 |
Trouble
|
R. VincentGinuwineSkyzooT. White | R. VincentElgin Baylor LumpkinSkyzooT. White | Dante Jackson | Ginuwine (Performer)Skyzoo (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Last Chance
#63
|
Adonis ShropshireBryan-Michael CoxW. Wells | Adonis ShropshireBryan-Michael CoxW. Wells | Bryan-Michael Cox | Ginuwine (Performer) |
| 5 |
Interlude
|
Michael NaylorGinuwine | Michael NaylorElgin Baylor Lumpkin | Michael Naylor | Ginuwine (Performer) |
| 6 |
One Time for Love
|
Adonis ShropshireBryan-Michael CoxJohntá AustinWyldCard | Adonis ShropshireBryan-Michael CoxJohntá AustinKendrick Dean | Bryan-Michael Cox | Ginuwine (Performer) |
| 7 |
Open the Door
|
R.L. HuggarAllen PotridgeOak Felder | R.L. HuggarAllen PotridgeWarren Felder | Pop & Oak | Ginuwine (Performer) |
| 8 |
Get Involved
|
GinuwineMissy ElliottPatrick "J. Que" SmithEzekiel LewisTimbalandJerome Harmon | Elgin Baylor LumpkinMelissa ElliottPatrick "J. Que" SmithEzekiel LewisTimothy MosleyJerome Harmon | TimbalandJerome "J-Roc" Harmon | Ginuwine (Performer)Missy Elliott (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Orchestra
|
GinuwineR.L. HuggarAllen PotridgeOak Felder | Elgin Baylor LumpkinR.L. HuggarAllen PotridgeWarren Felder | Pop & Oak | Ginuwine (Performer) |
| 10 |
Touch Me
|
R.L. HuggarAllen PotridgeMelvin "Saint Nick" ColemanJayshawn Champion | R.L. HuggarAllen PotridgeMelvin "Saint Nick" ColemanJayshawn Champion | Melvin "Saint Nick" Coleman | Ginuwine (Performer) |
| 11 |
Lying to Each Other
|
Blac ElvisHarold Lilly | Elvis WilliamsHarold Lilly, Jr. | Blac Elvis | Ginuwine (Performer) |
| 12 |
Even When I'm Mad
|
A. WrightR.L. HuggarMelvin "Saint Nick" ColemanJames Rayshawn Smith | A. WrightR.L. HuggarMelvin "Saint Nick" ColemanJames Rayshawn Smith | Melvin "Saint Nick" Coleman | Ginuwine (Performer) |
| 13 |
Bridge to Love
|
Adonis ShropshireBlac Elvis | Adonis ShropshireElvis Williams | Blac Elvis | Ginuwine (Performer)Brandy (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
Used to Be the One
|
GinuwineMichael NaylorMelvin RogersTed ClinkscaleOli Jean JosephRicky Rush | Elgin Baylor LumpkinMichael NaylorMelvin RogersTed ClinkscaleOli Jean JosephRicky Rush | Michael NaylorMelvin RogersTed Clinkscale | Ginuwine (Performer) |
| 15 |
Show Me the Way
|
GinuwineMichael NaylorOli Jean JosephMaejor Ali | Elgin Baylor LumpkinMichael NaylorOli Jean JosephBrandon Green | Maejor Ali | Ginuwine (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 41 contributors
EB
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin
Writer
G
Ginuwine
Writer · Performer
RH
R.L. Huggar
Writer
MN
Michael Naylor
Writer · Producer
AP
Allen Potridge
Writer
AS
Adonis Shropshire
Writer
OF
Oak Felder
Writer
WF
Warren Felder
Writer
BE
Blac Elvis
Writer · Producer
BC
Bryan-Michael Cox
Writer · Producer
M"
Melvin "Saint Nick" Coleman
Writer · Producer
EW
Elvis Williams
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions A Man's Thoughts
Who wrote A Man's Thoughts?
Ginuwine on seven of the fifteen tracks. The rest are by producers and outside writers including Michael Naylor and Bryan-Michael Cox.
How high did "Last Chance" chart?
Number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes no sales figure or certification for this album.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article names no engineer.
What label is it on?
Notifi, through Asylum and Warner Bros., after nine years on Epic.
Is Timbaland on it?
He produced one track, their first work together since the early albums.
How long is the album?
53:21 across fifteen tracks.