The Makings of a Man

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The Makings of a Man
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Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 18, 2007
Genre R&B
Length46:32
Label
Producer
Jaheim chronology
Ghetto Classics
(2006)
The Makings of a Man
(2007)
Another Round
(2010)
Singles from The Makings of a Man
  1. "Never"
    Released: 2007
  2. "Have You Ever"
    Released: February 1, 2008
  3. "I've Changed"
    Released: February 6, 2008
  4. "Lonely"
    Released: December 21, 2008
Professional ratings
Review scores
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The Makings of a Man is the fourth studio album by Jaheim. It was released by Divine Mill Records and Atlantic Records on December 18, 2007 in the United States. The album debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 with first week sales of 176,000 copies. [4] The Makings of a Man has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has now sold over 500,000 copies since its release. [5]

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Voice of R&B"Jaheim2:55
2."Hush" R. Kelly 3:44
3."Have You Ever" KayGee 3:49
4."Lonely"KayGee4:44
5."Life of a Thug"KayGee4:29
6."Just Don't Have A Clue" Babyface 4:55
7."She Ain't You"Fatso3:23
8."Never"Daniel Farris4:16
9."I've Changed" (featuring Keyshia Cole)
  • Brian "BK" Coleman
  • KayGee
4:02
10."What You Think of That" Carvin & Ivan 3:26
11."Make a Wish"Jaheim3:51
12."Back Together Again"Jaheim4:03
Circuit City bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
13."Roster"3:12
14."Keep It 100"4:14

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [10] Gold500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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