2011 studio album by Johnny Gill
Still Winning |
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Studio album by Johnny Gill |
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Released | October 11, 2011 (2011-10-11)[1] |
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Length | 44:18[2] |
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Producer | - Bryan-Michael Cox
- Johnny Gill
- Patrick "GuitarBoy" Haynes
- Sanchez Holmes
- John Jackson
- Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
- Anthony Life
- Kevin Ross
- Ralph B. Stacy
- Troy Taylor
- Vincent "Invisible" Watson
- James "Big Jim” Wright
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Johnny Gill chronology |
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20th Century Masters (2003) | Still Winning (2011) | Game Changer (2014) | |
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Singles from Still Winning |
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- "In the Mood"
Released: May 31, 2011[3] - "It Would Be You"
Released: 2012 - "Just the Way You Are"
Released: 2012 |
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Professional ratingsReview scores |
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Source | Rating |
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AllMusic | [1] |
Still Winning is the sixth studio album by American R&B singer Johnny Gill. It was released on October 11, 2011, through independent imprint Notifi Records.[1] Gill's first album of solo material since 1996's Let's Get the Mood Right, it peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard 200 and number 4 on the Billboard R&B chart.[4] Three singles were released from the album: "In the Mood", "It Would Be You" and "Just the Way You Are". In addition to original songs, the album closes with a cover of the Paul McCartney and Wings song "My Love."[1]
Critical reception
The album received mixed to negative reviews from critics. Andy Kellman of AllMusic rated it two stars out of five, stating that "not much [was] memorable" about the album and that Gill often sounded "distanced".[1] Chris Rizik of SoulTracks stated that the album was inconsistent and had a "forgettable start", but went on to state that the album improved mid-disc and then concluded that the album was "mildly recommended" to consumers.[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Still Winning" | - Derek Firdie
- Johnny Gill
- Sanchez Holmes
- Mark Reasinger
- Michael Snyder
| Holmes | 3:59 |
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2. | "Let's Stay Together" | | Cox | 3:59 |
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3. | "In the Mood" | - Gill
- Ralph Stacy
- Dave Young
| | 5:04 |
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4. | "Just the Way You Are" | | Watson | 3:43 |
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5. | "Black Box" | - Alvin Garrett
- Romel Gibson
- John Jackson
| | 4:04 |
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6. | "Long, Long Time" (featuring Eddie Levert and Keith Sweat) | | Cox | 4:25 |
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7. | "2nd Place" | Kevin Ross | Ross | 4:05 |
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8. | "Who Is He" | | | 5:19 |
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9. | "It Would Be You" | | | 4:08 |
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10. | "My Love" | | - Jam
- Lewis
- James "Big Jim" Wright
| 5:32 |
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Total length: | 44:18 |
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Charts
References
- ^ a b c d e Kellman, Andy. "Still Winning - Johnny Gill | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ Johnny Gill - Still Winning (CD liner notes). Notifi Music Group/Fontana Distribution. NOT1101
- ^ "Amazon.com: In The Mood: Johnny Gill: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ "Johnny Gill - Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ Rizik, Chris. "Johnny Gill - Still Winning (2011) (Review)". SoulTracks. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ "Johnny Gill Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ "Johnny Gill Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ "Johnny Gill Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
External links
- Still Winning at AllMusic
- Still Winning at Discogs
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Authority control databases | - MusicBrainz release group
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