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Ginuwine Reflects On 15th Anniversary Of Classic Album '100% Ginuwine'
Everybody knows “Pony.” Ginuwine’s 1996 debut single is synonymous with sex and the timeless art of titillation, immortalized by its own video, Internet meme and the 2012 male stripper drama “Magic Mike.” But the R&B singer born Elgin Lumpkin, Timbaland’s first solo artist and contemporary of Aaliyah, didn’t reach his creative peak until nearly three years later, with the release of sophomore album “100% Ginuwine” on March 16, 1999.
While it never produced a single with the lasting legacy of “Pony” -- from Lumpkin's 1996 debut album “The Bachelor” -- “100%” was the more visionary and expansive collection. Dripping with state-of-the-art productions that, 15 years later, still sound out of this world, it established Ginuwine as one of his genre’s most progressive artists and formed the prototype for Timbaland’s later, Billboard chart-conquering collaborations with the likes of Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado. thanks to The Don.
*billboard.com
Ginuwine - What's So Different feat. Timbaland (99') Ginuwine - I'm Crying Out feat. Timbaland (Interlude) (99')
Ginuwine x YouKnowIGotSoul Interview, Talks 100% Ginuwine Album
Just about a decade ago, Ginuwine released his second album "100% Ginuwine" and proved to the world that there was no such thing as the sophomore jinx. Backed by Timbaland's production on that CD, Ginuwine was able to solidify himself as one of the top stars in R&B with hits like "What's So Different", "So Anxious" and "None Of Ur Friends Business". The multi-platinum album was a success both critically and commercially, but the impact of the CD may be the greatest achievement of all.
The album's influence is definitely noticeable if you begin to think about some of Timbaland's later projects. Some have argued that the "100% Ginuwine" album is the blueprint Justin Timberlake's music with Timbaland. YouKnowIGotSoul had an opportunity to talk to Ginuwine about the creative process behind that album, his thoughts on the upcoming Jodeci reunion, the success of TGT and his plans for his new solo album. Ginuwine also touched on almost giving up music until his fellow group members Tank and Tyrese reenergized him with the TGT project. Thanks to Buddha.
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