The only true differences, aside from obvious production elements, is the new melodic and lyric material, though Houston does include quotes from Gaye’s song such as “We are all sensitive people, ” “I’ve been really tryin’ baby,” “There’s nothing wrong with me lovin’ you” and “Let’s get it on” sprinkled throughout. Houston even borrows some of Gaye’s vocal ornaments in his reimagining of this memorable song.
“Only You” can only be described as an attempt to pay homage to the late, great Marvin Gaye since the imprint of his 1973 hit “Let’s Get It On” is undeniable-there’s not even a tempo or key change. The first track points directly to one of the aforementioned influences-Marvin Gaye. Also present is Eric “Cire” Crawford (one of the producers on Houston’s 2010 release Mattress Music) who wrote and produced two of the songs-“The Way Love Is” and “See You.” Famous doesn’t stray too far away from the R&B crooner we’ve known since Houston’s debut as a solo artist in 2003, but has a slightly more mature flavor.įamous was produced largely by Houston in collaboration with songwriter/producer Immanuel Jordan Rich, who also penned the majority of the songs on the album. After three years, Marques Houston is back with a solid R&B album with smooth, heartbreaking and heartwarming vocals obviously influenced by the masters-Marvin Gaye, Prince, and the even more contemporary D’Angelo.
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