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“Think Like a Man Too (Music from and Inspired by the Film)” – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Review

What if a rom-com sequel handed its soundtrack to one singer and said, “own Vegas”? Think Like a Man Too does exactly that. Mary J. Blige fronts a full album of new cuts — throwback soul gloss, club-forward sparkle, two high-profile cameos — while the movie itself sprinkles vintage party anthems and a few swaggering source cues across the mayhem.

The gamble works because the album takes a lane: buoyant ‘70s/‘80s-kissed R&B with modern punch. “A Night to Remember” (a Shalamar cover) opens the door with sequined confidence; “Vegas Nights” with The-Dream winks right at the setting; “Suitcase” plays the grown-folks heart. On screen, only a slice of that appears — the film leans on familiar floor-fillers (hello, “Poison”) and lets Christopher Lennertz’s score keep comic timing tight. The result: compilation as brand halo, needle-drops as punchline fuel.

Genres & themes, in phases: glossy R&B — romance with a wink; disco/old-school party cuts — group chaos and dance-offs; hip-hop textures — bravado; orchestral score — glue for meet-cutes and reconciliations.

How It Was Made

Instead of a multi-artist soundtrack, the studio tapped Mary J. Blige for a full record: Think Like a Man Too (Music from and Inspired by the Film), released June 17, 2014 on Epic. The set features 14 tracks with guest turns by The-Dream (“Vegas Nights”) and Pharrell (“See That Boy Again”), production from Rodney Jerkins, The-Dream & Tricky Stewart, Pop & Oak, Jerry Duplessis and more. Singles rolled out ahead of release: “Suitcase” (lead), with “A Night to Remember” and “Moment of Love” promoted around the pre-order.

Meanwhile, composer Christopher Lennertz returned to score the sequel; later, he compiled selections from both films as The Essential Think Like a Man for playlist listening. Marketing leaned on the Vegas theme — trailers cut to Blige’s uptempo cuts — while the film’s music supervision dropped in trusty party triggers for big crowd beats.

Tracks & Scenes

Key placements (album cuts and in-film songs), following the movie’s flow. Times vary by edition.

“A Night to Remember” (Mary J. Blige — Shalamar cover)

Where it plays:

Used prominently in marketing and tied to celebratory Vegas prep beats; the cut matches dress-up montages and pre-party struts. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

Signals the album’s retro-chic thesis — new songs wearing classic sparkle.

“Vegas Nights” (Mary J. Blige feat. The-Dream)

Where it plays:

End-credits vibe after the dust settles; title-check hook turns the weekend’s chaos into a victory lap. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

The soundtrack’s on-brand curtain call; the movie leaves you humming it out the door.

“Suitcase” (Mary J. Blige)

Where it plays:

Featured as a statement ballad around film promotion and album cycle; in context, it underlines “I’m done” relationship beats. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

Lead single and emotional anchor — the grown-up side of the party.

“Poison (Think Like a Man Too Remix)” (Bell Biv DeVoe)

Where it plays:

The set-piece dance-off sequence — cast tears into the BBD classic, crowd howling, camera in full party mode. Diegetic performance that becomes a montage driver.

Why it matters:

Instant crowd electricity; the film’s most-shared clip and the night’s “everybody knows this one” moment.

“Le Freak” (Chic)

Where it plays:

Casino/club connective tissue — a few bars to flip the room from dialogue to dance floor. Diegetic background.

Why it matters:

Classic disco shorthand for “the party just escalated.”

“Luck Be a Lady” (Frank Loesser — standard)

Where it plays:

Vegas-cheek montage cue — a wink to old-school strip glamour under a chips-and-tuxes beat. Non-diegetic/source blend.

Why it matters:

Locational color; bridges modern R&B palette with casino mythology.

Score spotlight: comic hustle cues (Christopher Lennertz)

Where it plays:

Everywhere the jokes land — locker-room strategizing, last-reel apologies, and the “we might actually pull this off” caper beat.

Why it matters:

Invisible but essential; keeps multi-couple cross-cutting buoyant and on time.

Notes & Trivia

• The soundtrack is a solo-artist album by Mary J. Blige — unusual for a studio rom-com sequel.
• Release date: June 17, 2014 (Epic). The set runs 14 tracks (~56 minutes) and features The-Dream & Pharrell as the only guests.
• “Vegas Nights” is the film’s end-credits bounce; “A Night to Remember” ties directly to scenes and trailer beats.
• Blige’s lead single “Suitcase” charted on Adult R&B; the album opened at #30 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
• Lennertz later issued a compilation of score cues from the two films for streaming listeners.

Reception & Quotes

Critics called it a polished, throwback-tinted companion; some wished for deeper cuts, most agreed it fit the movie’s vibe.

“A solid, elegant ’70s throwback… an enjoyable change of pace.” AllMusic

“Blige… proves herself more than capable of capturing the ups and downs of love.” Associated Press

“For the soundtrack, Blige recorded 14 original songs… including the catchy ‘Suitcase’ and ‘See That Boy Again.’” Slate

Interesting Facts

• One-voice concept: Like Aretha’s Sparkle reboot before it, Blige carries the whole album herself.
• Trailer tether: The Shalamar remake doubles as a marketing engine — it’s the era cue everyone recognizes.
• Vegas-specific: Song titles and lyrics (e.g., “Vegas Nights”) fold location into the music itself.
• Party insurance: The movie’s most replayed scene is the “Poison” dance-off — a surefire crowd ignition point.
• Score glue: Lennertz’s rhythmic light-comedy writing keeps the ensemble’s intersecting arcs clean.

Technical Info

• Title: Think Like a Man Too (Music from and Inspired by the Film)
• Year: 2014
• Type: Soundtrack album (Mary J. Blige) + original score in film (Christopher Lennertz)
• Label: Epic Records
• Release date: June 17, 2014
• Key album cuts: “A Night to Remember”; “Suitcase”; “Vegas Nights” (feat. The-Dream); “See That Boy Again” (feat. Pharrell)
• Notable in-film songs: “Poison (Think Like a Man Too Remix)” — Bell Biv DeVoe; “Le Freak” — Chic; “Luck Be a Lady” — standard
• Chart notes: Billboard 200 #30 (debut); Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums #6

Questions & Answers

Is the soundtrack a various-artists compilation?

No — it’s a full Mary J. Blige album with two guest features (The-Dream, Pharrell) produced by a top-tier R&B team.

Which Blige songs are most tied to the movie?

“A Night to Remember” (heard in promo and celebratory beats) and “Vegas Nights” (end credits) bookend the film’s party arc.

What’s the big dance number everyone remembers?

The Bell Biv DeVoe “Poison” dance-off — a diegetic, crowd-roaring set-piece in the middle stretch.

Who composed the score?

Christopher Lennertz, who later compiled cues from both films as a streaming collection.

Did the album chart?

Yes — it debuted at #30 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums; “Suitcase” reached Adult R&B’s top 30.

Key Contributors

Sources: Wikipedia (film & soundtrack entries); AllMusic (album details/review); Apple Music/Spotify listings (track/℗ data); Discogs (release metadata); Slate (track highlights); official trailer; Movieclips/official clips for in-film scenes; Christopher Lennertz streaming compilation pages.

November, 29th 2025