Ginuwine x YouKnowIGotSoul Interview, Talks New Album & Reuniting With Timbaland

After a successful debut album alongside his TGT group members Tyrese and Tank, it looks like Ginuwine is finally ready to come out with a solo album again. New music from Ginuwine is always great, but what makes this project even better is that Ginuwine will be linking back up with Timbaland. They had a brief reunion on “Get Involved” back in 2009, but it looks like this time it’s the real deal. A lot of people may not realize that Ginuwine hasn’t put out a solo album since “Elgin” which came out in 2011.

That hasn’t kept him out of the spotlight though as he’s been able to do tour all over the world thanks to his extensive list of hits. Now with TGT’s status being questionable at best, it looks like right now is the perfect time for Ginuwine to re-establish himself as one of the premiere male artists. He’s only been making hits since he came out with “Pony” back in 1996. YouKnowIGotSoul had a chance to talk to him about his upcoming project “Same Ol’ G”, linking back up with Timbaland and his decision to go into the Urban AC route early on in his career.

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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.