Mr. Houston is the fourth studio album by American R&B singer Marques Houston. It was released by MusicWorks Entertainment on September 29, 2009, in the United States, with distribution handled by Fontana, marking Houston's debut released with the label following his departure from the Universal brand in 2008. A breakaway from previous albums, the singer worked with a smaller number of collaborators on Mr. Houston, which features chief production by Noel "Detail" Fisher and Houston himself.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
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AllMusic

AllMusic reviewer Andy Kellman found that "the disc is not the most distinctive set of the former Immature member's career, highlighted by the breezy "Express Lane" (which could have only been written in the wake of Jamie Foxx's "Blame It") and "Stranger," where Houston is at his unassuming best."

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Love Her" (featuring Jim Jones)Marques HoustonCharles HinshawChris StokesIvondia CannonJonesJoaquin BynumBynum3:33
2."Body"HoustonStokesNoel FisherDetail4:45
3."How I Do"HoustonStokesMarcus BoydKat DansonFisherDetailDrummaz[a]3:26
4."Express Lane"HoustonStokesFisherDetailDrummaz[a]3:24
5."Case of You"HoustonAlex CantrallStokesDwight WatsonErica WatsonCantrallJeff Hoeppner[a]4:11
6."Stranger"HoustonStokesFisherDetail4:12
7."Say My Name"HoustonCharlie Keith StewartStokesChristopher D. JenkinsDerrek ClarkeJenkinsDoc ClarkeLes Butler3:32
8."Letter"HoustonStokesHouston3:43
9."Sexy Young Girl"HoustonStokesHouston3:47
10."Date"HoustonStokesOmari GrandberryNaruto's Melody's4:03
11."Beautiful Woman"HoustonStokesHouston3:54
iTunes bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
12."Sunset"HoustonStokesFisherDetail3:58
13."Restaurant"HoustonStokesKenya LucasFisherDetail3:28
14."Excited"HoustonStokesFisherDetail3:23

Notes

Charts

Chart (2009)Peak position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)90
US Billboard 20062
US Independent Albums (Billboard)9
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)12