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Music Inspired by More than a Game
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedSeptember 28, 2009
Recorded2008–2009
Genre
Length45:52
LabelZone 4
Interscope Records[1]
ProducerHarvey Mason Jr (executive)[2]
Polow da Don
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 Music Inspired by More than a Game
  1. "Drop It Low"
    Released: August 9, 2009
  2. "Stronger"
    Released: August 18, 2009
  3. "Forever"
    Released: August 27, 2009
  4. "Frozen"
    Released: 2009
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Entertainment Weekly(C-)[4]

Music Inspired by More than a Game is the official soundtrack album name for music taken from and inspired by the documentary 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.[5] The soundtrack album was released on September 28, 2009, in the United Kingdom[6][7] and September 29, 2009, in the United States[6][7] by Zone 4 and Interscope Records.

Background

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Main article: More than a Game

More than a Game is a 2009 documentary film that follows basketball superstar LeBron James and four of his teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio and James' journey to fame. The trailer was released in April, which featured Mary J. Blige's song from the soundtrack "Stronger".

The album was preceded by four singles: "Drop It Low", "Stronger", "Forever" and "Frozen". Each were accompanied with music videos, along with the song "Top of the World" by Rich Boy.

Track listing

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1. Ester Dean featuring Chris Brown - "Drop It Low" 3:10

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

3. T.I. featuring Young Dro - "King On Set" 3:43

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

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

6. Rich Boy featuring Chili Chil - "Top of the World" 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, Tamar Braxton, Tank, Toni Braxton and Tyrese - "If You Dream" 5:03

Personnel

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  • Executive producer: Harvey Mason Jr.
  • Conception and 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, Tony Williams
  • 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,
  • 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.

Release history

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

Chart positions

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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

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  1. ^ "Music Inspired By The Film More Than A Game: Original Soundtrack: Music". Amazon. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
  2. ^ "Mason's Talents Not Limited to basketball - ARIZONA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". Arizonawildcats.com. 2007-08-03. Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  3. ^ Thurston, Jason. Review: Music Inspired by More Than a Game. AllMusic. Retrieved on 2009-10-17.
  4. ^ Vozick-Levinson, Simon. Review: Music Inspired by More Than a Game. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2009-10-17.
  5. ^ "Harvey Mason Jr". Harveymasonmedia.com. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
  6. ^ a b "More Than a Game - Original Soundtrack - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  7. ^ a b "More Than a Game (Music Inspired By the Film) by Various Artists on Apple Music". itunes.apple.com.
  8. ^ a b "Charts & Awards". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
  9. ^ a b "Charts & Awards". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
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