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Game Changer (Johnny Gill album)

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Game Changer is the seventh studio album by American contemporary R&B recording artist Johnny Gill, released December 9, 2014, by Gill's own label J Skillz Entertainment[1][5] in conjunction with Caroline Records.[2] The album's release was preceded by the lead single "Behind Closed Doors";[4] and it debuted at #56 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on the Billboard R&B chart.[6][7]


Critical reception

The album has received positive reviews from critics. Andy Kellman of AllMusic rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five and stated that the album is better than Gill's previous album, Still Winning.[1] Melody Charles of SoulTracks praised the album, stating that Gill "[keeps his] skills on-deck" and that he is "a contender worth rooting for".[8]

Track listing

[1]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Your Body"
3:35
2."Behind Closed Doors"
3:50
3."This One's for Me and You" (featuring New Edition)
  • Carlos Battey
  • Steven Battey
  • Greg Pagani
  • Damon Sharpe
  • Lance Tolbert
4:36
4."What Is This"
  • Emanuel Officer
  • Ralph Stacy
4:24
5."Game Changer"
3:29
6."5000 Miles"
  • Jaramye Daniels
  • Charles Harmon
  • Kyle Owens
3:31
7."You Choose Me"
4:10
8."Strung Out"
  • Wirlie Morris
  • James Smith
3:52
9."Role Play"
  • Michael Snyder
  • Wirlie Morris
4:18
10."Gonna Cost"
3:34
11."Can't Keep My Hands Off of You"Jaramye Daniels3:44
12."Guinevere"S. Jordan4:29
Total length:47:32

Chart positions

Chart (2014-2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 56
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] 4
US R&B Albums (Billboard)[7] 6

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Kellman, Andy. "Game Changer - Johnny Gill | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "News Article - Johnny Gill". caroline.com. Caroline Records. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
  3. ^ Johnny Gill - Game Changer (CD liner notes). J Skillz Entertainment/Caroline Records. 1790021638
  4. ^ a b "Behind Closed Doors - Johnny Gill | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  5. ^ "J SKILLZ ENTERTAINMENT, LLC - ENCINO, CA - Company Information". Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  6. ^ a b "Johnny Gill - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Johnny Gill - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  8. ^ Charles, Melody. "Johnny Gill - Game Changer (Review)". SoulTracks. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  9. ^ "Johnny Gill - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 21, 2014.