Still Winning
| Still Winning | ||||
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| Studio album by Johnny Gill | ||||
| Released | October 11, 2011[1] | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 44:18 | |||
| Label | Notifi Music Group, Fontana | |||
| Producer | Sanchez Holmes, Bryan-Michael Cox, Johnny Gill, Ralph B. Stacy, Troy Taylor, Vincent "Invisible" Watson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, John Jackson, Anthony Life, Kevin Ross, Patrick "GuitarBoy" Haynes, James "Big Jim Wright[2] | |||
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| Singles from Still Winning | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Still Winning is the sixth studio album by American contemporary R&B singer Johnny Gill, released October 11, 2011 via independent imprint Notifi Records.[1] It was Gill's first album of solo material since 1996's Let's Get the Mood Right; and it peaked at #17 on the Billboard 200 and #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]
Critical reception
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
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Still Winning" |
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3:59 |
| 2. | "Let's Stay Together" | 3:59 | |
| 3. | "In the Mood" |
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5:04 |
| 4. | "Just the Way You Are" |
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3:43 |
| 5. | "Black Box" |
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4:04 |
| 6. | "Long, Long Time" (featuring Eddie Levert and Keith Sweat) |
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4:25 |
| 7. | "2nd Place" | Kevin 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" (Paul McCartney and Wings cover) | 5:32 | |
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Total length:
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44:18 | ||
Chart positions
| Chart (2011)[4] | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200 | 17 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) | 3 |
| US R&B Albums (Billboard) | 4 |
References
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- ↑ Johnny Gill - Still Winning (CD liner notes). Notifi Music Group/Fontana Distribution. NOT1101
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