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Still Winning

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Still Winning
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 11, 2011 (2011-10-11)[1]
Length44:18[2]
Label
Producer
Johnny Gill chronology
20th Century Masters
(2003)
Still Winning
(2011)
Game Changer
(2014)
Singles from Still Winning
  1. "In the Mood"
    Released: May 31, 2011[3]
  2. "It Would Be You"
    Released: 2012
  3. "Just the Way You Are"
    Released: 2012
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Still Winning is the sixth studio album by American R&B singer Johnny Gill. It was released on October 11, 2011, through independent imprint Notifi Records.[1] Gill's first album of solo material since 1996's Let's Get the Mood Right, it peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard 200 and number 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

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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

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Still Winning"
  • Derek Firdie
  • Johnny Gill
  • Sanchez Holmes
  • Mark Reasinger
  • Michael Snyder
Holmes3:59
2."Let's Stay Together"Cox3:59
3."In the Mood"
  • Gill
  • Ralph Stacy
  • Dave Young
  • Stacy
  • Gill
5:04
4."Just the Way You Are"
Watson3:43
5."Black Box"
  • Alvin Garrett
  • Romel Gibson
  • John Jackson
4:04
6."Long, Long Time" (featuring Eddie Levert and Keith Sweat)Cox4:25
7."2nd Place"Kevin RossRoss4:05
8."Who Is He"
  • Dennis Bettis
  • Gill
  • Stacy
  • Stacy
  • Gill
5:19
9."It Would Be You"
  • Hayes
  • Taylor
4:08
10."My Love"
  • Jam
  • Lewis
  • James "Big Jim" Wright
5:32
Total length:44:18

Charts

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Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 17
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] 3
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 4

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Kellman, Andy. "Still Winning - Johnny Gill | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
  2. ^ Johnny Gill - Still Winning (CD liner notes). Notifi Music Group/Fontana Distribution. NOT1101
  3. ^ "Amazon.com: In The Mood: Johnny Gill: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
  4. ^ "Johnny Gill - Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
  5. ^ Rizik, Chris. "Johnny Gill - Still Winning (2011) (Review)". SoulTracks. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
  6. ^ "Johnny Gill Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  7. ^ "Johnny Gill Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  8. ^ "Johnny Gill Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
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