"Thinkin' About You" is a song by American R&B singer Mario. It was written by Rico Love and produced by The Runners and The Monarch for his fourth studio album D.N.A. (2009). The song was released by J Records on September 4, 2009 as the album's second single. "Thinkin' About You" debuted at number 96 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and eventually peaked at number 45.

Background and release

"Thinkin' About You" was written by Rico Love and produced by Andrew Harr and Jermaine Jackson from The Runners as well as Andre Davidson, Sean Davidson, and Karlyn Ramsey from The Monarch. The song was originally set to include a guest feature from rapper Diddy. This version remains unreleased, although it was leaked online after a version of the song instead featuring Ace Hood was leaked, the latter of which was considered the demo for the Diddy version. Another leak of "Thinkin' About You" feature additional vocals from R&B singer Kelly Rowland.

Critical reception

A reviewer for music website Djbooth.net said, "With the follow-up single, the singer reaches out to fans of his more traditional R&B balladry in addition to the club crowd" also, he adds "As if Mario’s Trey Songz-esque vocals and Rico Love‘s songwriting weren’t enough to sweep this female off her feet, The Runners heighten the ambiance yet further with a steamy, synth-packed instrumental".

Music video

A music video for "Thinkin' About You" was filmed in London on September 27, 2009. Shot by Chris Robinson, director of the video for Mario's previous single "Break Up"(2009), it features Audra Simmons from girl group RichGirl's as the lead girl. The visuals were debuted on BET's 106 & Park on October 13, 2009.

Credits and personnel

Credits lifted from the liner notes of D.N.A..

Charts

Release history