The Manuscript (album)

The Manuscript (often stylized The MANuscript) is a studio album by American singer Dave Hollister. It was released by Shanachie Records in collaboration with Conjunction Entertainment and TopNotch Music on September 9, 2016.

The Manuscript
Studio album by Dave Hollister
Released	September 9, 2016
Studio	Shanachie
Length	34:52
Dave Hollister chronology
Chicago Winds... The Saga Continues (2014) The Manuscript (2016)

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

Allmusic editor Andy Kellman wrote that "as with his best work, Hollister carries himself with easy-going, modest certitude [...] Hollister is ideally matched with his supporting collaborators, with whom he made what he calls "a guide for men," though it does not come across as some grandly designed concept album. It's a simple, straightforward set that largely adheres to polished, soul-rooted R&B, with Hollister doling out advice and relating tales, inspired as ever by the likes of Sam Cooke and Bobby Womack, without pulpiting."[1]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Definition of a Woman"	Anthony Smith Balewa Muhammad Bill Jabr Candice Nelson Charles Amos Perry Mapp Walter Millsap III	Muhammad Nelson Millsap Smith Jabr	3:18
2.	"Receipts" (featuring Angie Stone)	Muhammad Nelson Dave Hollister Mapp Teak Underdue Tenille Johnson Millsap	Muhammad Nelson Millsap Underdue	3:16
3.	"Creation (H.E.R.)"	Muhammad Nelson Mapp Xavier T. Gordon Millsap	Muhammad Nelson Millsap Gordon	4:02
4.	"Ooh Ya Ya"	Muhammad Nelson Mapp Underdue Millsap	Muhammad Nelson Millsap Underdue	3:20
5.	"Shortage"	Muhammad Nelson Mapp Monte Neuble Tim Stewart Millsap	Muhammad Nelson Millsap Gordon Neuble Stewart	3:36
6.	"Blind"	Muhammad Nelson Mapp Neuble Stewart Millsap	Muhammad Nelson Millsap Gordon Neuble Stewart	3:43
7.	"One Great Love"	Muhammad Nelson Mapp Underdue Millsap	Muhammad Nelson Millsap Underdue	4:00
8.	"Barbershop"	Muhammad Nelson Mapp Underdue Millsap	Muhammad Nelson Millsap Underdue	3:17
9.	"Let Him"	Muhammad Nelson Mapp Ricky Rutland Amos Millsap	Muhammad Nelson Millsap Amos	3:22
10.	"Geometry"	Muhammad Nelson Mapp Underdue Johnson Millsap	Muhammad Nelson Millsap Underdue	2:58

Charts

Chart (2016)	Peak position
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[2]	48
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3]	29

References

1. "Dave Hollister: The MANuscript". AllMusic. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
2. "Dave Hollister Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
3. "Dave Hollister Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.