Thinkin' About You (Mario song)

"Thinkin' About You"
Single by Mario
from the album D.N.A.
ReleasedSeptember 4, 2009
Length4:10
Label
  • 3rd Street
  • J
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Mario singles chronology
"Break Up"
(2009) 		"Thinkin' About You"
(2009) 		"Headboard"
(2009)

"Thinkin' About You" is a song by American R&B singer Mario. It was written by Rico Love, Kevin Cossom and produced by The Runners and The Monarch for his fourth studio album D.N.A. (2009). The song was released by J Records on September 4, 2009 as the album's second single.[1][2] "Thinkin' About You" debuted at number 96 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and eventually peaked at number 45.

Background and release

"Thinkin' About You" was written by Kevin Cossom and Rico Love and produced by Andrew Harr and Jermaine Jackson from The Runners as well as Andre Davidson, Sean Davidson, and Karlyn Ramsey from The Monarch.[3] The song was originally set to include a guest feature from rapper Diddy. This version remains unreleased, although it was leaked online after a version of the song instead featuring Ace Hood was leaked, the latter of which was considered the demo for the Diddy version.[4] Another leak of "Thinkin' About You" was a duet with fellow R&B singer Kelly Rowland.[5][6]

Critical reception

A reviewer for music website Djbooth.net said, "With the follow-up single, the singer reaches out to fans of his more traditional R&B balladry in addition to the club crowd" also, he adds "As if Mario’s Trey Songz-esque vocals and Rico Love‘s songwriting weren’t enough to sweep this female off her feet, The Runners heighten the ambiance yet further with a steamy, synth-packed instrumental".[4]

Music video

A music video for "Thinkin' About You" was filmed in London on September 27, 2009.[7] Shot by Chris Robinson, director of the video for Mario's previous single "Break Up"(2009), it features Audra Simmons from girl group RichGirl's as the lead girl.[8] The visuals were debuted on BET's 106 & Park on October 13, 2009.

Credits and personnel

Credits lifted from the liner notes of D.N.A..[3]

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Thinkin' About You"
Chart (2009) Peak
position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 45

Release history

Release history and formats for "Thinkin' About You"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States August 31, 2009 Airplay J Records [citation needed]
September 4, 2009 Digital download
September 25, 2009 CD single
December 1, 2009 Re-Release [10]

References

  1. ^ "New Music: Mario – Thinkin' About You". Rap-Up.com. August 31, 2009. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "New R&B Music - Mario". Soulofrnb.com. August 9, 2009. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
  3. ^ a b D.N.A. (booklet). Mario. J Records. 2009.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ a b "Mario – Thinkin About You". DJBooth.net. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  5. ^ "Music: Mario feat. Ace Hood – Thinkin About You". thisisrnb.com. August 14, 2009. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "New Song: Mario & Kelly Rowland – 'Thinkin' About You (Remix)'". Rap-Up.com. December 9, 2009. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Mario [@OHYESMARIO] (September 21, 2009). "@foxxypwincezz86 I'll be in London on the 27 shooting my new video..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Mario [@OHYESMARIO] (September 28, 2009). "Whas Up ladies & gents! Just came back from london! Video for "Thinkin About you" in the bucket! It's a classic! Chirs[sic] Robinson in a Genius!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Mario Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "Radio1 Rodos Greece ::: USA Forthcoming Singles ::: Charts, DJ Promos, Dance, Lyrics, Free Mp3 Samples Downloads". Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2009.