''Famous'' is the sixth

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by American R&B singer

Marques Houston Marques Barrett Houston (born August 4, 1981) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Houston began his singing career in 1990, performing with IMx, and found popularity as an actor for his portrayal of Roger Evans in the tee ...

. The album was released on August 27, 2013.

Singles

On February 7, 2013, the music video for "Speechless" was released. On February 11, 2013, the album's first single "Speechless" was released. On June 18, 2013, the album's second single "Give Your Love a Try" was released. On July 29, 2013, the music video was released for "Give Your Love a Try" featuring

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Critical response

''Famous'' was met with a generally mixed reviews from

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. Andy Kellman of

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gave the album two and a half stars out of five, saying "''Famous'', Marques Houston's sixth solo album and first for Shanachie, is a little more D'Angelo and a little less R. Kelly than previous release ''Mattress Music''. Almost all of the tracks involve newcomer producer and songwriter Immanuel Jordan Rich, who grants Houston a set dominated by mature slow jams. A few of the ballads are sleepy and nondescript. "Only You" gets the album off to a poor start; the lyrical quotes from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" are so extensive that Houston seems as if he can't be bothered to add his own touch. The remainder, thankfully, is a little more creative and memorable. The easy-gliding falsetto showcase "Take Your Love Away," which ranks with Houston's best work, is the album's standout."

Track listing

Charts

References

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