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| Released | March 5, 2013 |
| Genre | Pop, soul, R&B, hip hop |
| Length | 31:13 |
| Label | Epic |
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This...Is Marcus Canty is the debut extended play by R&B recording artist Marcus Canty.
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| Released | March 5, 2013 |
| Genre | Pop, soul, R&B, hip hop |
| Length | 31:13 |
| Label | Epic |
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This...Is Marcus Canty is the debut extended play by R&B recording artist Marcus Canty.
After finishing fourth on The X Factor USA , Marcus (alongside Chris Rene and Astro) had been signed to Epic Records. He recorded a mild single called "Won't Make a Fool Out of You" for the soundtrack of 2012's Think Like a Man . He later made an official debut single called "In & Out", featuring rapper Wale. Marcus stated that he did not only want to show his R&B style on the album, but he also wanted to "impress the ladies".
The extended play contains musical elements from artists such as Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and Usher.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "In & Out" | Cleveland Browne, Courtney Harrell, Eric Bellinger, Grevine Gordon, Harmony David Samuels, Olubowale Akintimehin, Rexton Gordon & Wycliffe Johnson | Harmony Samuels | 4:05 |
| 2. | "Don't Pass Me By" | 3:11 | ||
| 3. | "Used by You" | 4:09 | ||
| 4. | "Tonight" | 3:36 | ||
| 5. | "Three Words" | 3:43 | ||
| 6. | "Not Looking" | 4:02 | ||
| 7. | "Stay in Love" | 4:10 | ||
| 8. | "Don't Keep In Touch" | 4:17 |
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