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Ginuwine
Background information
Birth name	Elgin Baylor Lumpkin
Born	October 15, 1975 (1975-10-15) (age 32)
Origin	United States
Genre(s)	R&B, Contemporary R&B, Hip Hop Soul, Dance
Occupation(s)	Singer, Entertainer, Song Writer, Model, Actor
Years active	1991 - Present
Label(s)	Blackground Bag Entertainment 550 Music Epic Records
Website	http://www.ginuwinezone.com/

Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, known by his stage name Ginuwine,(born October 15, 1975) is an American R&B singer and an occasional actor. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine has released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B's pre-eminent love men during the '90s heyday of hip-hop soul.^[1] Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Rhythm and blues (disambiguation). ... Contemporary R&B is a music genre of American popular music, the current iteration of the genre that began in the 1940s as rhythm and blues music. ... Hip hop soul is the second major subgenre of contemporary R&B. The term generally describes a style of music that blends soulful R&B singing and raw hip hop production. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Blackground Records is an American record label, owned by Barry Hankerson and his son Jomo Hankerson. ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... A stage name, also called a screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, comedians, musicians, djs, clowns, and professional wrestlers. ... is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Contemporary R&B is a music genre of American popular music, the current iteration of the genre that began in the 1940s as rhythm and blues music. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ...

Biography

Ginuwine graduated from Forestville High School in Forestville, Maryland in 1989. 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 in the early 1990s. 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. Forestville is a census-designated place located in Prince Georges County, Maryland. ... Largo is an unincorporated community and census designated place in Prince Georges County, Maryland. ... A paralegal is a person who works under the direct supervision of a lawyer, and who is typically responsible for researching and managing the daily tasks for cases. ... Jodeci is an American musical group, whose repertoire included R&B, soul music, and new jack swing. ... DeVante Swing (born Donald DeGrate, Jr. ... Swing Mob consisted of members of the various collectives and/or record labels associated with Missy Elliott and Timbaland. ... Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia), better known as Missy Elliott, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, MC, and record producer. ... Timothy Z. Mosley (born March 10, 1971), better known as Timbaland, is an American musical composer and R&B record producer and rapper whose style influenced both genres even helping to blur the distinction between the two, as well as Pop and Dance music. ... Pony is the title of a number-one R&B single by singer Ginuwine. ... Ginuwine…the Bachelor is the 1996 debut album of R&B singer Ginuwine, produced by Timbaland and released by Epic Records. ...

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, Ginuwine lost both of his parents. He later wrote a song which is featured on his album The Life entitled "Two Reasons I Cry". 100% Ginuwine is a 1999 album by American R&B singer Ginuwine (see 1999 in music). ... R. Kelly (born Robert Sylvester Kelly on January 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American R&B and pop singer, songwriter, record producer, and occasional rapper. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, formerly known by various names including Hot Soul Singles, Hot Black Singles, and Hot R&B Singles (before the hip-hop term was added in the late 1990s), is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. ... An album or record album is a collection of related audio or music tracks distributed to the public. ... The Life is the third studio album from R&B singer Ginuwine, released on Epic Records in 2001. ...

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 Knight. Also see: 2002 (number). ... P. Diddy Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969 aka P. Diddy, Puff Daddy, Sean Puffy Combs) is an African-American record producer, entrepreneur, and rapper. ...

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 100,000 copies.^[2] is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ...

In May 2007, an album entitled I Apologize was released in stores. Although attributed to Ginuwine, the release was an unauthorized album only includes three Ginuwine songs - apparently from stolen masters - and ten songs by other artists. Ginuwine spoke against the unofficial release on both his MySpace page and through YouTube.^[3] May 2007 is the fifth month of that year. ... MySpace is a social networking website offering an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos. ... YouTube is a popular video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips. ...

In 2007, Ginuwine also collaborated with Canadian hip-hop artist Belly in the latter's debut solo song "Pressure" which was featured in Belly's debut album the Revoultion, released in June 2007. Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... June 2007 is the sixth month of that year. ...

Ginuwine has also formed a group with Tank and Tyrese named TGT. Their first single will be a remix of Tank's "Please Don't Go", with an international tour entitled "The Shirts Off Tour" and search for a fourth member to follow.^[4] Tyrese Darnell Gibson (born 30 December 1978), often known simply as Tyrese, is an R&B artist, actor and model. ... TGT is a supergroup which consists of Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank. ...

Ginuwine is currently working on his 6th album, The New Beginning.

Trivia

• Ginuwine is married to retired rap artist Solè
• Ginuwine's real true love is a woman names Kim in Virginia.
• Ginuwine's hit "Pony" was used in a "karaoke" scene from the box office smash "Wild Hogs" in 2007. This film starred Tim Allen, John Travolta and Martin Lawrence.
• Jay-Z references Ginuwine in a guest rap verse on Beyoncé's #1 song "Crazy in Love" released in 2003.

"Soprano the roc handle, Like Van Exel, I shake phonies man, You can't get next too, The GINUWINE article, I do not sing tho I sling though , If anything i bling yo" This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Wild Hogs is a 2007 comedy film starring Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy. ... Tim Allen (born Timothy Allen Dick on June 13, 1953) is an American comedian, character actor, voice-over artist, and entertainer perhaps best known for his role in the sitcom Home Improvement and his roles in Disney films, such as The Santa Clause and Toy Story. ... John Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) is an Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning American actor, dancer, and singer, best known for his leading roles in films such as Saturday Night Fever, Grease and Pulp Fiction. ... Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence (born April 16, 1965, in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany) is an American actor, comedian, director and producer. ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... Beyoncé in 2004 with her five Grammys. ... Crazy in Love may refer to: Crazy in Love, a 2003 hit song by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z. Crazy in Love, a 2003 hit song by Jill Johnson for the Swedish Melodifestivalen 2003. ...

• Legendary rap group EPMD references Ginuwine, his signature hit "Pony" and his single "Only When Ur Lonely" in their single "Joint" that appears on the 1997 album release "Back In Business"

You know me, from rippin shows wit my homie, the one and only, GINUWINE like PONY, You want a ride? Call me up when your lonely EPMD is an American rap group from Brentwood, New York, active from 1987 to 1999; one of the prominent acts in East coast hip hop. ...

• Ginuwine stood in for Devante Swing in the music video for Father MC's single "Everything's Going To Be Alright" featuring Jodeci. Swing decided not to show up for the video shoot and Ginuwine was asked to appear in the video in Devante's absence so it would appear that the entire group was featured in the video.
• Ginuwine's very first music video appearance ever was as an extra in the video for popular DC area DJ/Rapper DJ Kool's regional hit single "Reggae Dance". This 1988 single was a bonafide radio hit in the Washington DC area.
• Ginuwine's very first appearance with P Diddy in a music video was not for Diddy's #1 hit single "I Need A Girl (Part II)" but for Jodeci's "Let's Go Through The Motions" which served as the first video and single off the motion picture soundtrack for the 1993 comedy film "Who's The Man?" starring Ed Lover and Doctor Dre. Diddy and Ginuwine were extras in this music video and this would mark the first time Ginuwine and Diddy appeared in a music video together. Ginuwine also contributed background vocals for this single.
• Ginuwine was originally cast in the 2004 film "You Got Served". Ultimately R&B artist Marques Houston was cast in his place. The writer of the movie kept Ginuwine's real name "Elgin" as the name for one the lead characters.
• Ginuwine and Aaliyah covered Prince's "When Doves Cry" single from the movie soundtrack to Purple Rain". Ginuwine's version was released but Aaliyah's version was not.

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Discography

Albums

Sales certifications courtesy of The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ... Ginuwine…the Bachelor is the 1996 debut album of R&B singer Ginuwine, produced by Timbaland and released by Epic Records. ... 100% Ginuwine is a 1999 album by American R&B singer Ginuwine (see 1999 in music). ... The Life is the third studio album from R&B singer Ginuwine, released on Epic Records in 2001. ... The Senior is the fourth album by American singer Ginuwine, released in the United States on March 25, 2003 (see 2003 in music) via Epic Records. ... For the Yo Gotti album, see Back 2 Da Basics. ... Ginuwines Greatest Hits offers his hottest tracks such as Pony, Differences, and So Anxious, as well as tracks produced by Timbaland and R. Kelly. ...

Singles

• ¹ Not released in the U.S.

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Filmography

• 2002: Juwanna Mann
• 2003: Honey

Also see: 2002 (number). ... Juwanna Mann is a 2002 comedy movie directed by Jesse Vaughan. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the 2004 independent film, see Honey (2004 film). ...

Awards/Nominations

• BET Awards
  • 2003: Best Male R&B Artist, Nominated

• American Music Awards
  • 2003: Favorite Male R&B Artist, Nominated
  • 2002: Favorite Male R&B Artist, Nominated
  • 2000: Favorite Male R&B Artist, Nominated

• Soul Train Music Awards
  • 2000: Best R&B/Soul Male Single ("So Anxious"), Nominated
  • 2000: Best R&B/Soul Male Album (100% Ginuwine), Winner

The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, shooting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. ... The American Music Awards show is one of four annual major American music awards shows (the others being the Billboard Music Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony). ... The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show aired on various television networks in national syndication that honors the best in Black music and entertainment. ... 100% Ginuwine is a 1999 album by American R&B singer Ginuwine (see 1999 in music). ...

References

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External links

• Ginuwine's Official Personal Page at MySpace
• Ginuwine's Official Site (Personal)
• Ginuwine's Company "Bag Entertainment" at MySpace
• Ginuwine's Brother, "StJamesIII" at MySpace
• Ginuwine Fansite
• Ginuwine Official Fan Space at MySpace
• Official MySpace Fan Page at MySpace
• Ginuwine Fan Page at MySpace
• MTV biography