Summary
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]
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| Released | October 11, 2011[1] | |||
| Length | 44:18[2] | |||
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| Singles from Still Winning | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Critical reception edit
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 edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Still Winning" |
| Holmes | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Let's Stay Together" | Cox | 3:59 | |
| 3. | "In the Mood" |
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| 5:04 |
| 4. | "Just the Way You Are" |
| Watson | 3:43 |
| 5. | "Black Box" |
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| 4:04 |
| 6. | "Long, Long Time" (featuring Eddie Levert and Keith Sweat) | Cox | 4:25 | |
| 7. | "2nd Place" | Kevin Ross | Ross | 4:05 |
| 8. | "Who Is He" |
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| 5:19 |
| 9. | "It Would Be You" |
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| 4:08 |
| 10. | "My Love" |
| 5:32 | |
| Total length: | 44:18 | |||
Charts edit
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[6] | 17 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] | 3 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 4 |
References edit
- ^ 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.