Ginuwine
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| Ginuwine | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Elgin Baylor Lumpkin | |
| Born | October 15, 1970 | |
| Origin | Washington, D.C., USA | |
| Genre(s) | R&B | |
| Years active | 1996–present | |
| Label(s) | Ingrooves | |
| Website | Ginuwine.com | |
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970 in Washington, DC), known by his stage name Ginuwine, is an American R&B singer and an occasional actor. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine has released a number of platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of the most successful R&B artists of his period.
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[edit] Biography
Ginuwine graduated from Forestville High School in Forestville, Maryland in 1989 (see article on age fabrication). He later graduated from Prince Georges Community College in Largo, Maryland with a paralegal degree, and he soon afterwards broke into the music industry, becoming a part of Jodeci member Devante's Swing Mob collective. Ginuwine can be spotted in one of Jodeci's videos. There, he met rapper Missy Elliott and producer Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley, who became his main collaborators through the 1990s. Ginuwine's first single, 1996's Pony from Ginuwine...The Bachelor, showcased his smooth vocals and Timbaland's innovative production style, and the two became a hit-making duo.
After his second album, 1999's 100% Ginuwine, Ginuwine and Timbaland grew apart, and producers such as R. Kelly have crafted hits for him since then. In 2001, Ginuwine had a number-four hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the single "Differences", which also peaked at number-one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Within a year, Ginuiwne lost both of his parents. He later wrote a song which is featured on his album The Life entitled Two Reasons I Cry
In 2002, Ginuwine was a feature artist on P. Diddy's number-one hit "I Need a Girl (Part II)". Later that year, Ginuwine started his own label, Bag Entertainment. The label would feature artists like Jose Cenquentez (who appeared on The Senior) and Ginuwine's wife Solè.
Before marrying rapper Sole, he was seen with Aaliyah in 2000 at a brunch. The two were seemingly dating. Although that's what the world would have wanted to see, the two were only friends. Ginuwine married rapper Solè (born Tonya Johnston) on September 8, 2003 in the Cayman Islands. The couple has two daughters together, Story and Dream. Sole has two daughters, De'jan and Cypress, from a previous relationship. Ginuwine also has a son, Elgin Jr. from a previous relationship.
Ginuwine's fifth album, Back II Da Basics, was released on November 15, 2005. The album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200, selling close to 80,000 copies.
[edit] I Apologize: Fake album
There is currently an album out in stores across the US called "I Apologize" apparently by Ginuwine, this is an unauthorized release of some stolen work. There are only 3 songs on the album which are in fact songs by Ginuwine, of which one is called "Since I Found U", the other 10 tracks are by unknown artists. Ginuwine insists people not buy this album and to wait for his real new album later in 2007. Ginuwine explains this issue regarding this fake album on a video he posted on MySpace & YouTube which can be watched here Ginuwine addresses issues regarding fake album
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Album Title | RIAA | Worldwide | US Charts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Ginuwine...The Bachelor | 2x Platinum | 3x Platinum | 35 |
| 1999 | 100% Ginuwine | 2x Platinum | 3x Platinum | 3 |
| 2001 | The Life | Platinum | 2x Platinum | 3 |
| 2003 | The Senior | Platinum | Platinum | 6 |
| 2005 | Back II Da Basics | Gold | Gold | 12 |
| 2006 | Greatest Hits | - |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 | US R&B | R Top 40 | ||||
| 1996 | "Pony" | #6 | #1 | #4 | Ginuwine...The Bachelor | |
| 1997 | "Tell Me Do U Wanna" | - | - | #10 | Ginuwine...The Bachelor | |
| 1997 | "When Doves Cry" | - | - | #16 | Ginuwine...The Bachelor | |
| 1997 | "I'll Do Anything/I'm Sorry" | - | - | - | Ginuwine...The Bachelor | |
| 1998 | "Only When Ur Lonely" | - | - | - | Ginuwine...The Bachelor | |
| 1998 | "Holler" ¹ | - | - | - | Ginuwine...The Bachelor | |
| 1998 | "Same Ol' G" | - | - | #12 | Dr. Dolittle [Soundtrack] | |
| 1999 | "What's So Different" | #49 | #21 | #3 | 100% Ginuwine | |
| 1999 | "So Anxious" | #16 | #2 | #6 | 100% Ginuwine | |
| 1999 | "None of Ur Friends Business" | #48 | #7 | - | 100% Ginuwine | |
| 1999 | "The Best Man I Can Be" (with Case, Tyrese, & R.L.) | #77 | #20 | - | The Best Man [Soundtrack] | |
| 2000 | "You Owe Me" (Nas featuring Ginuwine) | #13 | - | Nastradamus (by Nas) | ||
| 2001 | "There It Is" | #66 | #18 | - | The Life | |
| 2001 | "Differences" | #4 | #1 | #2 | The Life | |
| 2001 | "Just Because" ¹ | - | - | - | The Life | |
| 2002 | "Tribute To A Woman" | - | #61 | - | The Life | |
| 2002 | "Stingy" | #33 | #7 | - | Barbershop [Soundtrack] | |
| 2003 | "Hell Yeah" (featuring Baby) | #17 | #16 | #5 | The Senior | |
| 2003 | "In Those Jeans" | #8 | #3 | #5 | The Senior | |
| 2003 | "Love You More" | #78 | #28 | - | The Senior | |
| 2005 | "When We Make Love" | - | #51 | - | Back II Da Basics | |
| 2006 | "I'm In Love" - | #69 | - | Back II Da Basics | ||
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[edit] Filmography
- 2002: Juwanna Mann
- 2003: Honey
- 2004: The Videos
[edit] Television
- 1998: Martial Law ... as Zeke Davis
- 2000: Moesha ... as Khalib
- 2003: Platinum ... as Hoody Rob
- 2004: Half & Half ... as R.J. Jack
- 2007: Da Jammies ... as G
[edit] Other Projects
- November 23, 1999 Ginuwine collaborated with Nas on the album titled Nastradamus the track U Owe Me (Produced by Timbaland)
- 2002 Ginuwine was featured on a Fat Joe single Crush Tonight, which reached #77 on the US charts
- April 11, 2006 Ginuwine is set to guest appear on LL Cool J’s upcoming album Todd Smith on a track labeled "Ooh Wee" (Produced by Scott Storch)
- Ginuwine made a guest appearance on Method Man's upcoming Album titled 4:21: The Day After, was released on August 29, 2006 in a track called "Let's Ride" Featuring Ginuwine (Produced by Mr. Porter)
- Ginuwine will be making a guest appearance on Belly's debut album The Revolution on a song titled "Pressure" produced by: Beat Merchant
- Ginuwine recorded recently a song called "More" produced by Dre & Vidal
- Ginuwine recorded a song called "Christmas Day" which is featured on Epic Records: Season of Soul and Sound
[edit] External links
- Ginuwine Official Personal Website
- Ginuwine Official Website (Sony Music)
- Ginuwine Fans Online
- Ginuwine Official Myspace Website
- MTV biography
- Official Fansite
- Ginuwine Message Board
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ginuwine |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Lumpkin, Elgin Baylor (real name) |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | R&B Singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 15, 1970 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Washington, D.C. |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
