"Forthenight" is the lead single from

Musiq Taalib Hassan Johnson (born September 16, 1977), better known by the stage name Musiq Soulchild or simply Musiq (pronounced "music") is an American singer and songwriter whose style blends R&B, funk, blues, jazz, and gospel influences fused w ...

's third album '' Soulstar''. It was released as a

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on October 7, 2003. It debuted on the ''

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chart on October 18, 2003, spent 20 weeks on the chart (its last being February 28, 2004), and peaked at #18. The music video featured Tamikko Beasty as its leading lady. "Forthenight" entered the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on November 8, 2003, spending 17 weeks there, peaking at #53 and falling off on February 28, 2004.

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Musiq Soulchild songs 2003 singles Songs written by Ivan Barias Songs written by Carvin Haggins 2003 songs Songs written by Musiq Soulchild Song recordings produced by Carvin & Ivan {{2000s-US-single-stub