Ginuwine

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Biography

Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970), better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer-songwriter dancer and actor. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine had released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B's top artists during the late 1990s and early 2000s . Leon Youngblood, manager of one of the vocalists featured on the album, told George Varga in an interview with the Union Tribune Newspaper that the album "was supposed to be billed as a 'Ginuwine Presents' album" " Youngblood stated "the album did very well, it's the first time I worked with anyone who cracked #50 on the billboard charts, I'm very proud of that fact." Ginuwine can be spotted in one of Jodeci's videos. He, later, sang the chorus on Danny Boy's "Slip N Slide". There, he met rapper Melissa "Missy" Elliott and producer Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley, who became his main collaborators through the 1990s. Ginuwine's first single, (written by Static Major) the 1996 "Pony" from Ginuwine...The Bachelor, showcased his smooth vocals and Timbaland's innovative production style, and the two became a hit-making duo. The song "Pony" was used in a "karaoke" scene from the film Wild Hogs in 2007 and again used in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV in 2008. Mike Patton and Rahzel together perform a cover of "Pony" during their concerts. Ginuwine covered Prince's "When Doves Cry" single from the movie soundtrack to Purple Rain. After his second album, 100% Ginuwine, was released in 1999, Ginuwine and Timbaland grew apart. 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". 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 such as Jose Cenquentez (who appeared on The Senior) and Knight. 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. Ginuwine stated on BET's Top 100 countdown that the album went Gold with sales of 500,000 copies. In May 2007, an album entitled I Apologize was released in stores. Although attributed to Ginuwine, the release was an unauthorized album and included only 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. In 2007, Ginuwine collaborated with Canadian hip-hop artist Belly in the latter's debut solo song "Pressure", which was featured in Belly's debut album the Revolution, released in June 2007. Ginuwine's sixth album entitled A Man's Thoughts, was released on June 23, 2009. The album was produced by The Underdogs, B Cox, Timbaland, The Runners, Johnta Austin, Oak and Polow Da Don. The album includes guests appearances from Brandy, Missy Elliott, Bun B and Timbaland.[17] Ginuwine formed a group with Tank and Tyrese named TGT. Their first single was a remix of Tank's "Please Don't Go". They were supposed to tour but plans fell apart due to conflicting schedules.[18] Ginuwine announced on his Myspace Blog on August 21, 2008 that due to label and legal issues, they will not be able to release an official TGT album.[19] Ginuwine is the founder and CEO of LoveSong Incorporated, after completing his contract with 550 Music/Epic. Ginuwine announced on his Myspace blog on August 21, 2008 that he signed a major label deal with Notifi Records/Warner Brothers.[19] Ginuwine introduced producer MELROG and rapper Young Knight a.k.a. Knightron on the Back 2 Da Basics album. Currently Knightron is working on his own album under Ginuwine's label BAG ENT. Elgin will be released on Valentine's Day 2011.

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Year Formed 1970
Number of Albums 24
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Genres

R & B Soul

Trivia

What college did he attend in Largo, Maryland with a paralegal degree?

Prince Georges Community College

...h School in Forestville, Maryland and later graduated from Prince Georges Community College in Largo, Maryland with a paralegal degree. Soon afterward...
What song was used in a karaoke scene from the box office smash Wild Hogs in 2007?

Pony

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When was Grand Theft Auto IV released?

2008

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Who covered Prince's When Doves Cry single?

Ginuwine and Aaliyah

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What year did Ginuwine have a number four hit on the Billboard Hot 100?

2001

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What song peaked at number one on the billboard Hot R&BHipHop Singles & Tracks chart?

Differences

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What was the name of his childhood idol?

Michael Jackson

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Where did he graduate from?

Princes Georges Community College

...rking on his education at the same time, he graduated from Princes Georges Community College with a paralegal degree. He met rookie producer Timbaland...
What was the name of the R&B album he released in New York?

The Pony

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In what city was he met?

New York

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What number did his debut album reach on the Hot 100 chart?

45

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Who was the producer of Ginuwene debut album?

Timbaland

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When did Ginuwine make his acting debut?

November 1998

...f the main forces in late 90s R&B. Ginuwine made his acting debut in November 1998 , appearing in the CBS series Martial Law. Another standout Timbalan...
What was the UK number 10 single from March 1999?

Whats So Different

...series Martial Law. Another standout Timbaland track, March 1999s Whats So Different (which reached UK number 10), provided him with his strongest sin...
What was the name of the basketball hall of famer who was born in Washington, D.C.?

Elgin Baylor

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Who ignited Lumpkin's interest in music as a youngster?

Prince and Michael Jackson

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At what age did he begin performing with the Finesse Five?

12

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What was Ginuwine's first name?

Elgin Baylor Lumpkin

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Who discovered him in 1996?

Jodeci

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What band did Giniwine join in the early 1990s?

Swing Mob

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What school did Ginuwine graduate from in 1989?

Forestville High School

... and early 2000s. Ginuwine Education In 1989, he graduated from Forestville High School (now known as Forestville Military Academy) in Forestville, Ma...
In what state is Forestville High School located?

Maryland

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Who founded the music compound?

Donald DeVante Swing DeGrate

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How did Pony rank on the Billboard Hot 100?

6

...roduction style, and the two became a hitmaking duo. Pony peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was used in the video game Grand Theft Auto ...
How many albums has Ginuwine sold in the US?

10 million

...0s and early 2000s. According to Billboard, Ginuwine has sold roughly 10 million albums in the US. Ginuwine received the Urban Music Icon Award at 202...
What award did Ginuwene receive at 2021 Black Music Honors?

Urban Music Icon Award

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In what film did Channing Tatum perform a striptease dance?

Magic Mike

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What video game was released in 2008?

Grand Theft Auto IV

... number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was used in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV in 2008. In 2012, Pony was featured in a striptease dance perfor...
When was Ginuwine signed to Epic Records?

mid1990s

...Signed to Epic Records since the mid1990s , Ginuwine has released a number of multiplatinum and platinumselling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B...
What rapper did Ginuweene meet during the heyday of hiphop soul?

Missy Elliott

...artists during the 1990s heyday of hiphop soul. There, he met rapper Missy Elliott and producer Timbaland, who became his main collaborators through t...
When was 100 Ginuwene released?

1999

...ecame a hitmaking duo. After his second album, 100 Ginuwine, released in 1999 , Ginuwine and Timbaland grew apart, and producers such as R. Kelly have ...
Who has produced hits for Giniwine since 1999?

R. Kelly

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What was Ginuwine's fifth album called?

Back II Da Basics

...oard Hot R&BHipHop Singles & Tracks chart. Ginuwine's fifth album, Back II Da Basics , was released on November 15, 2005. The album debuted at number 1...
When was Back II Da Basics released?

November 15, 2005

... chart. 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 clo...
When was an album called I Apologize released in stores?

May 2007

...00 countdown that the album went Gold with sales of 500,000 copies. In May 2007 , an album entitled I Apologize was released in stores. Although attrib...
What was the name of the album that was released in May 2007?

I Apologize

...ent Gold with sales of 500,000 copies. In May 2007, an album entitled I Apologize was released in stores. Although attributed to Ginuwine, the release...
How many of his albums went multiplatinum?

two

...ncerity, and what the R&B singer was sincere about was success. His first two albums, GinuwineThe Bachelor and 100 Ginuwine, both went multiplatinum a...
What was Ginuwine's third album called?

The Life

...Ginuwine returned with a third, more personal release in 2001 entitled The Life . He grew up listening to Michael Jackson and watching his mothers vide...
Who did he watch his mothers videotapes of?

Fred Astaire and Charlie Chaplin

... to Michael Jackson and watching his mothers videotapes of Fred Astaire and Charlie Chaplin . I studied showstoppers, he told the Washington Post. Didn...
What was the name of the group he began performing with at age 12?

Finesse Five

...om a young age. He began performing with a breakdancing group called Finesse Five at age 12. When his group took second place at a talent show at Suit...
Where did his group take second place at a talent show?

he was less than pleased

...up took second place at a talent show at Suitland High School, he was less than pleased . I was like, Theres no room for second place, weve got to be n...
Where was Elgin Baylor Lumpkin born?

Washington, D.C.;

...Born Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, c. 1971, in Washington, D.C.; son of James and Sandra Lumpkin; children: Elgin Jr., Story. He chose the stage name Ginuwine...
At what school did his group take second place at a talent show?

Suitland High School

... at age 12. When his group took second place at a talent show at Suitland High School , he was less than pleased. Even before he recorded a single song...
When did Ginuwine settle on his stage name?

1995

...solicited auditions. Armed with a tape and a selfportrait, Ginuwine, who did not settle on his stage name until 1995 , would walk in and start singing....
When was Elgine Baylor 'Ginuwine' born?

October 15, 1975

...Ginuwine Biography Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1975 ), better known by his stage name Ginuwine, is an American R&B singer and performer. Sig...
Where is Prince George's Community College located?

Largo, Maryland

...ryland and later graduated from Prince Georges Community College in Largo, Maryland with a paralegal associates degree. Soon afterwards he broke into ...
In what year was Pony released?

1996

...me his main collaborators through the 1990s. Ginuwines first single, the 1996 Pony from GinuwineThe Bachelor, showcased his smooth vocals and Timbalan...
How many of himself did Ginuwine reveal on his second album?

100

...introduced him as the most eligible Bachelor in the game, and he revealed 100 of himself on the second album. Now, R&B music welcomes its savior back ...