New Song: Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo – ‘Think Like A Man (ft. Rick Ross)’

Published: Friday 13th Jan 2012 by Sam

In what has to be one of the most pleasantly random collaborations we’ve seen in a minute, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, and Rick Ross have teamed up for new song ‘Think Like A Man’.

The hard-hitting mid-tempo is the lead release from the soundtrack to the movie of the same name (which hits theatres on March 9th).

How do the unlikely trio fare? Find out after the jump…

Yes, yes, and yes!

Ne-Yo and Officer Ricky turn in solid performances, it’s the ‘Dreamgirls’ star who really shines.

For the longest, I’ve wondered what “sound” could elevate Hudson’s musical cause. Here it is.

With its lush melody, piano-driven production, and right dose of “grit”, the cut compliments the singer’s oft problematic vocal.

Indeed, as a power-belter, far too often Ms. Hudson is boxed within the “church hymns” bracket – churning out material which is both at odds with “what’s hot” and her “mainstream” positioning (see: ‘Where You At’). As such, her sales potential has yet to be realised – an issue which could quickly be confined to the past should she dabble more in sounds such as this.

Cracking track!

Your thoughts?

 

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  1. MuzikJunkie! January 13, 2012

    I LOVE it!

  2. tha_truth21 January 13, 2012

    Dope!

  3. Jessica January 13, 2012

    That is music right there!!!! Real talent, no bs, no autotune, no fast food microwave popcorn music, it’s REAL TALENT RIGHT THERE!!! Jennifer and Ne-Yo killed it, Rick rap was hot!!! I Love It!!! REAL MUSIC WITH REAL VOICES!!!

  4. Ange January 13, 2012

    This track is THE HOTNESS!!!!! And have you heard her other unreleased track “Pillows”? JHud is on fire right now!

  5. JP January 13, 2012

    Great track. Jennifer never disappoints. Neyo and Rick doing their thang as well.

  6. Lax January 13, 2012

    I have been waiting for this kind of music
    from her and it is on now, she always had
    it and she has gotten ready to push the
    enevlope even further and harder because
    she has got what it take and we all know
    that.

  7. Lax January 13, 2012

    Take it to the top Jenn, go on and
    do your thing.

  8. riri January 13, 2012

    i like it.

    it make me laugh thinking about neyo without his hat! that s*** is funny as hell and alway will be!

  9. MISHKA January 13, 2012

    Fantastic. Great job!

    I know Ne-Yo and Rick Ross are always on point when it comes to collaborations but J-Hud is such a nice surprise.

    I love good R’n’B!

  10. B4REAL02 January 13, 2012

    I’m really liking this!!!

  11. Nicholle Pride January 13, 2012

    work!!!!! I actually like Rick’s verse, cus it fits the song for once.

  12. TrucieB January 13, 2012

    Random yet it works. OMG I f****** luv J-hud on this. Really hope she redeems herself on the 3rd album cuz I simply couldn’t get with this 2nd one. And it’s always great to hear my boo Ne-Yo on a track. and you can’t go wrong with Rick rocks these days. Luvs it!

  13. MelyB January 13, 2012

    Love it! Loved the JHud/Neyo pairing on his album so expected more magic from them and surprisingly the Rick Ross verse fits in with the song.

  14. SwaggaKiddJones January 13, 2012

    Ok This Is Dope Im Not Surprise About The Collab With Ne-yo And Jennifer The Last Joint They Did Was Fire Rick Ross Gave It That Extra Umph cant Wait To See The Video

  15. kigian January 13, 2012

    wow great song

  16. B_STANNING SINCE DAY 1 January 13, 2012

    I LIKES LOL MY FAV PART IS RICK ROSS THO

  17. commanderofthedancefloor January 13, 2012

    love love love it!! i want more of this from her upcoming album!!!

  18. Izzie January 13, 2012

    Now THAT’s a voice.

  19. music is my drug January 13, 2012

    i this is for the sound track to the movie based on the steve harvy movie. act like a woman think like a man.

  20. Sarah-Louise January 14, 2012

    What ever Neyo sings his voice sounds out of this world AMAZING

  21. toohotfortv January 14, 2012

    Neyo has been listening to brandy from the sound of some of those ad-libs. I ain’t mad 😉

  22. Greg January 15, 2012

    I love this! This is what we want, Jennifer!

  23. LadyE January 15, 2012

    Jhud & Neyo sound great but the song itself is really boring IMO esp. the hook…wanted to like it but I just can’t

    Oh and Ross? Forget about it..awful

  24. John J. January 16, 2012

    Jennifer Hudson , you hit this right out the ball park. You are a superstar and great things will continue to come your way. I am loving this track and I can not wait for the video. Ange reported the song ‘Pillows’ is another good track and should be released, because just like this track it is a hit as well. I hope you actually read some of these comments from your fans.

  25. toni February 5, 2012

    Jennifer this is the type of songs your fans want. I must agree with john, pillows should be released.

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