The Life was a major commercial success, debuting at with 152,000 copies sold in its first week. It eventually achieved Platinum certification by the RIAA, having sold over 1.3 million copies by 2003.
Other notable tracks included "," a poignant homage to his parents, and the Diane Warren-penned " Superhuman ," which critics praised for its powerful vocal delivery. The Tracklist The standard version of the album consists of 15 tracks: Producer(s) Why Not Me Troy Oliver, Cory Rooney There It Is Cliff Jones, Jerry Vines Ginuwine, Raphael Saadiq Differences Troy Oliver Cliff Jones, Jerry Vines Tribute to a Woman Troy Oliver, Cory Rooney Why Did You Go? Cliff Jones, Jerry Vines How Deep Is Your Love Loren Dawson That's How I Get Down (ft. Ludacris) Show After the Show Cliff Jones, Jerry Vines Cliff Jones, Jerry Vines Troy Oliver, Cory Rooney, Dan Shea Superhuman Khris Kellow Two Reasons I Cry Loren Dawson, Cory Rooney Just Because Ric Wake, Greg Lawson, Richie Jones Commercial and Critical Reception ginuwine the life zip
Critics generally received the album well, though some missed the experimental "groundbreaking beats" of the Timbaland era. However, the strength of the ballads—particularly ""—solidified Ginuwine's position as a top-tier R&B artist capable of carrying a project without a single primary mentor. The Life was a major commercial success, debuting
The album produced four official singles, including what many consider his signature ballad: The Tracklist The standard version of the album