What's a Man to Do | ||||
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Released | May 27, 2003 | |||
Recorded | 2002–2003 | |||
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Length | 46:19 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer | Frankie J, Charles Chávez, Happy Pérez | |||
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Singles from What's a Man to Do | ||||
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AllMusic | [1] |
What's a Man to Do is the debut solo studio album by Frankie J released on May 27, 2003. Although uncertified, What's a Man to Do spawned the radio hit "Don't Wanna Try".
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "What's a Man to Do" | 4:18 |
2. | "Won't Change (featuring Gemini)" | 4:18 |
3. | "Interlude" | 0:33 |
4. | "We Still" | 3:04 |
5. | "Wanna Know" | 3:55 |
6. | "Diggin' Your Style (featuring Baby Bash)" | 4:27 |
7. | "Don't Wanna Try" | 4:06 |
8. | "Just the Way (featuring Gemini)" | 3:57 |
9. | "Be Home Soon" | 4:10 |
10. | "Drinks on Me (featuring Baby Bash)" | 4:41 |
11. | "From the Outside Looking In (featuring Russell Lee & Max Minelli)" | 4:37 |
12. | "Ya No Es Igual" | 4:07 |
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