Veteran cover

Veteran

Marques Houston · 2005

45 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop

Smooth contemporary R&B grooves blend with heartfelt lyrics, creating an intimate sonic atmosphere throughout the album.

Why this album works

'Veteran' debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200, solidifying Houston's status as a leading figure in contemporary R&B. The album received positive reviews for its production quality and emotional depth, helping establish him as a solo artist following his group's success.
Career context
Released on January 1, 2005, 'Veteran' marked Marques Houston's debut as a solo artist after his time with the R&B group Immature. This album followed his successful transition from group member to solo performer, showcasing his evolution in sound and lyrical maturity.
Stylistic neighbors
Aaliyah· Mary J. Blige· Bryson Tiller

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Veteran (intro) 2:28
  • 2 Like This 3:51
  • 3 Always & Forever Standout 4:02
  • 4 Favorite Girl Standout 3:33
  • 5 Circle 4:05
  • 6 Wonderful Standout 3:42
  • 7 Exclusively 4:08
  • 8 How You Just Gonna 3:35
  • 9 Hold n’ Back 4:23
  • 10 Kimberly 4:24
  • 11 So Right for Me 3:44
  • 12 Miss Being Your Man 3:35

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata