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100% Ginuwine

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3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

Ginuwine second album named "100% Ginuwine" follows the bluprint of debut album "The Bachelor" and is almost as good. Tim "Timbaland" Mosley produced this album aswell, and the result shows when one of the greatest producers teams up with one of the gratetest performers. Ginuwine was so popular at the time that he could turn anything to gold. Just like on his debut there is a mix of Uptempo and Slow Jams here and there is also a obligatory cover of one of his hero's, This time around, Michael Jackson. Although "The Bachelor" is slightly better, Timbaland had matured as a producer and was even more innovative here, Infact he penned all songs but 2.

Apart from the first two songs that are interludes, somewhat, it starst for real with song number 3. "What's So Diffrent", a trademark Timbaland song with cool beats and fast pace. The song is about infedelity and has this angry sort of feeling all over it. Not surprising, it became a hit. "So Anxious", a slow jam that also was single released. "None of Our Friend's Business" goes one step further, it's defenitely one of his best ballads with memorable lyrics and great emotion. "Wait a Minute" is a decent midtempo and "I Know" a uptempo love song. "Do You Remember" Once again a slow jam that gioves great balance between ballads and uptempos. "No #1 Fan" a party song, but not among his best songs.

"Final Warning" is continues the trend, but feautures the late Aaliyah that also was a Timbaland protege. The duet could have been better but alright nonetheless. "I'm Crying Out" a midtempo song where a woman is slowly whispering words in the backround. "Two Sides Of The Story", one of his best ballads, unfortunately not a single but very good. "Same Ol'G" a uptempo, is perhaps my favorite Ginuwine song of this album, the song deals with self esteem and being yourslf no matter what people think of you. "All Nite, All Day" is a decent slow jam, perhaps the most seductive. "Toe 2 Toe" is a party jam, nothing special though. The album closes with song 16, that is a cover of MJ's 1980 hit "She's Out Of My Life", Not the easiest MJ song to interpret but Ginuwine makes a good cover out of it.

Overall, Ginuwine makes another great R%B album and at this point he's one of the greatest performers of the game. He and Tim, continues with the same path as on the debut albut and it works just fine. It isn't 100% flawless, but most songs are good and the collaboration between the two should defenitely have continued further. There are a few songs too many (16) but it's a 4'5 to 5 star album nonetheless. If you like good R&B, then get this for sure.

Ginuwine released his sophomore album in 1999, and it was widely accepted by fans and critics alike and for good reason. This album, produced by the incredible super producer Timbaland, is nearly flawless in execution. The singing is superb, the backdrops are knocking, the songwriting is fitting. This is just one of those albums that is memorable and sort of a sign of the times. Very soulful yet very futuristic. Ginuwine has considerably fallen off after this album, understandably, as he broke off from Timbo (mistake!). But on this album he was at his peak. The album had 4 singles, None Of Ur Friends Business-What's So Different-Same Ol G-So Anxious, all of them bonafide hits and fans had many favorites including the greatness of Do You Remember or the collaboration with R&B princess Aaliyah(greatness never fades!) Final Warning.

Ginuwine and Timbaland had the magic on this album and it showed in sales and reviews. His first MAY be better but this one is more likable and accessible, a classic of 99 and now. R&B fans should get this however possible; it's worth it.

I enjoyed this CD very much. I think that this album is a huge step up from his last album. He has come to be one of the best R & B artists in the business. If you like groups like 112 and Montel Jordan, Then you need to check out this album.

THIS ALBUM IS VERY MEANINGFUL. It has emotional, sexual and soulful songs on the album.I recommend that everyone should go out and purchuse this excellant album.

Ginuwine's 1999 effort "100% Ginuwine" marked the last album that he and super producer Timbaland worked together exclusively on, and unfortunately may have effectively removed the six packed, pretty boy crooner from the R&B crowds' collective radar as well. Granted he's released 3 albums since this one. (none of which I've heard in it's entirety) But the days of rampant radio play and association with one of the games biggest hit makers are long gone. Why G made this move is beyond me, but a marked decline in his product and image has been the result. 100% was a fantatstic effort as it marked Ginuwine's growth and maturity as an artist from his slightly flawed but banging debut "The Bachelor".

No question that 100%'s strength as a release lies in the ballads. From the very first one "So Anxious" to "Wait A Minute" (my favorite!) to "No. 1 Fan" you knew that Tim wasn't playin' around with the tracks. G, while never the best singer in the game, delivers in the clutch over each, offering his best work in that department. As for the uptempos? Who cares?? No-one buys a Ginuwine album for those anyway, even though "Same Ol G" is a certified banger. Honestly, G had to know of the imminent fallout resulting from him parting ways with Timbo. While I applaud the need to forge a new path, he may have alienated those who put him where he is now. Now if this new album "Back II Basics" is as nice as I've heard it was, I may be eating these words. Stay Tuned.

100% Ginuwine deserves the title cuz he really gave 100% on this cd...Straight 2 the chase, I liked these songs...
4. So Anxious
5. None of Ur Friends Business
6. Wait a Minute
7. I Know
8. Do You Remember/Interlude
10. Final Warning/Interlude - Aaliyah
12. Two Sides to a Story
13. Same Ol' G
16. She's Out of My Life

Folks, go pick up this cd cuz it is hot and these songs are just so darn catchy.

One of the best in R&B. Timberland is a master at beats!

I love this joint! Final Warning and the little kids talking in the begining along with Little Man's Bangin'lude&toe2toe! Ginuwine is the man Keep it Real Baby!

This cd is definitely worth the money but it just doesnt live up to its name. Ginuwine is a performer and probably would be better if u could see him actually dance. Elgin Lumpkin is a talented singer and dancer and Timbabland is most likely the best producer out there so this was destined to be great. Here are the best songs from this album:

I Know tight song with very good background

All Nite All Day best song on the album. Very good lyrics and vocals. A+ song

She's Out of My Life not many people can pull off remaking a Michael Jackson song (in fact i think he's the only one who has tried) but his voice fits the song perfectly

A very good mix of interesting beats and very smooth vocals on the part of Ginuwine. A must buy for anyone who is a fan of Tim Mosley's production will definitely enjoy this album. Sleeper Pick: Final Warning very good collaboration with Aaliyah

In the 1990's there were a plethora of talented male acts for the ladies' listening and viewing pleasure. Most of the talented testosterone of that juncture had great voices, smooth dance moves and were great to look at. Needless to say, women swooned. Ginuwine was one of those men. When his first song, "Pony" was released, a bit of a frenzy occurred, perhaps because the song was so sex-driven or perhaps because the public was so ecstatic to see a new face in the music world. Whatever the case, that was just the beginning for him. He would go on to work with Aaliyah, Missy Elliot and Timbaland and have many hits like "Differences", "In Those Jeans" and "Stingy."

"100% Ginuwine" shows that the man born Elgin Lumpkin was born with a great singing voice. What you won't hear on the album, but will have to see, is the fact that he's a remarkable dancer, too. This album has vast subject matter; that's something that makes this album special. Timbaland beats inundate this piece of work. While I like Timbaland, I feel that this album could have been better if Ginuwine worked with a few other producers but I guess he hadn't heard the phrase "Variety is the spice of life" when creating this album. Most of the music here is mid-tempo. As a unit, I could grant this album just three stars because there was too much filler. The best moments on this album are the songs that were released; those songs were "So Anxious", "What's So Different?", "None of Your Friend's Business" and "Same Ol' G." "Same Ol' G" and "So Anxious" are sheer brilliance and receive five shining stars. In "Same Ol' G", Ginuwine lets the world know that although he's rich and famous, he hasn't changed as a person; he's the "same ol' G." "So Anxious" is classic Ginuwine." In this song, he is paging his object of affection because he is ready for her to come over so that they can get involved in a little immorality. I love the subject matter in "What's So Different?" Ginuwine is telling a woman that he knows she is notorious for cheating and he knows she'll cheat on him because of her past indiscretions. "None of Your Friend's Business" has Timbaland's name written all over it production-wise. This mediocre song is about two people who are in a relationship and the girl's friends are always getting involved. Great subject matter!

Although I give this album three stars, I recommend it for its best moments. Listening to this album is bound to resurface a memory or more and have you dancing and singing along all the while. Not bad.

Mikeisha's Top 5

1. "Same Ol' G"
2. "So Anxious"
3. "What's So Different?"
4. "Two Sides to a Story"
5. "None of Your Friend's Business"