Still Winning

Johnny Gill | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 11, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Fontana
• ASIN: B005NKIQ1C
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,376 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2011 album from the former New Edition member and solo artist. That he's still topping the charts 30 years and six studio albums later is a testament to his musical legacy. Features the single 'In The Mood'.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 50 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Stop the hatin' November 2, 2011

By Bargain Hunter

Format:Audio CD

I don't know HOW anyone gave this album less than 4 stars. With all the autotune and talentless so-called "artists" out there, one would think fans of REAL VOCALISTS would show a considerable amount of appreciation for JG's new cd. If you're not groovin' to this, then you are not a TRUE R&B fan and definitely not a JG fan. Additionally, ALL artists that have stood the test of time changed their delivery and evolved with the constantly changing musical landscape. The VOCALS remain the same - either you got them or you don't and most of the acts today DON'T!! Stop hatin', sit back, chill and APPRECIATE what REAL R&B is - don't worry - the over-commericalized, watered down thing called Hip Hop will fade away soon and folks gonna have to pull up their damn pants and show they have some TALENT! Do yo damn thang, JG!!!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Out of Control CRAZY GOOD! November 7, 2011

By Patricia L. Smith

Format:Audio CD

There is not much more that I can say that was not previous written. This CD is OUT of CONTROL!!! I was so pleasantly surprised that ALL of the songs were great. It's hard to choose a favorite, but I must say that I play, My Love, over and over and never get tired of listening to it. His collaboration with Eddie Levert and Keith Sweat was a brilliant combination of different, yet unique styles that blended so well together. It reminded me of the LSG (Levert, Sweat, Gill)days with Eddie filling on for his son Gerald.

Go Johnny! You've certainly came out WINNING with this one!!

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars REAL Music for REAL Adults! November 3, 2011

By CheRio

Format:Audio CD

Love this cd! It is genuinely Grown People's music! Haven't heard male R&B represented like this in a long time. Thank you Johnny for bringing back REAL music with REAL singing. The title of the cd does not lie! Awesome!!!

P.S. Let's Stay Together should be the next single!

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Johnny Gill shows that he still has it on "Still Winning" October 12, 2011

By Perverted Alchemist

Format:Audio CD

Although it's hard to believe, Johnny Gill is a music industry veteran with almost 30 years of experience. He initially started out as a solo R&B singer in his earlier years. He released a couple of albums on the Atlantic Records label in the mid 80's, but the promotion was almost non-existent- primarily due to Atlantic not knowing what to do with a teenager who did adult contemporary music. His fortunes changed in 1987, when he was summoned by the members of New Edition after the abrupt departure of Bobby Brown. The following year, they recorded and released the Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis produced classic "Heart Break". The album was so successful, it lead Johnny to a recording contract with Motown Records where he decided to resume his recording career. He released his third album in 1990, his second self titled effort (The first was released on Atlantic in 1983). The album was produced primarily by two sets of hitmakers- Jam & Lewis and L.A. Reid & Babyface- and spawned classic singles like "Rub You The Right Way" and his signature song "My My My". After a three year hiatus, he released "Provocative"- a good record, but suffered from poor single choices (The most obvious single choice "Quiet Time To Play" was relegated to being a quiet storm staple). In 1996, he reunited with New Edition for "Home Again" and released the ballad heavy "Let's Get The Mood Right". The following year, he teamed up with Keith Sweat and Gerald Levert for the supergroup LSG, where they recorded the monster hit "My Body".

For most of the 2000's, Gill laid low- save for a couple of appearances, such as the second LSG project and New Edition's first and only project for Bad Boy Entertainment , 2004's "One Love".... He was mostly in hiding until 2010, when he signed with the label Notifi Music Group- a Missouri based label that is also home to Ginuwine. He released his first album in fifteen years in October 2011- the Charlie Sheen referencing title "Still Winning". On this new album, he reunites with a couple of past collaborators- such as his long time producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, who helm the songs "Black Box" and the cover of Paul McCartney & Wings ballad "My Love". Also producing on this album is former Characters member Troy Taylor- who previously appeared on Gill's "Let's Get The Mood Right"- on the uptempo "Just The Way You Are" and the Trey Songz penned "It Would Be You". Johnny gets sensual on the first single "In The Mood", which bears a striking resemblance to Floetry's hit "Say Yes" and responds to his critics on the title track "Still Winning". Producer Bryan-Michael Cox handles the songs "Let's Stay Together" and the ballad "Long, Long Time", in which Johnny reunites with Keith Sweat and has a guest appearance from Eddie Levert of The O'Jays. Overall, Johnny's album "Still Winning" is a good record that shows him being current, but also knowing how to stay true to himself. While it's been almost two decades since he has last recorded an album, he shows that he still has it in him to make good music. Read more ›

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't stop playing it! October 27, 2011

By Antoinette757

Format:Audio CD

I put this CD in the CD player the day it was released and have yet to take it out! I love, love, love it! Welcome back Johnny, you have been missed! Forever a fan!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars At a lost for words October 22, 2011

By mschrissy70

Format:Audio CD

Johnny Gill this album is amazing if you know and love music ANYONE would love this album. your voice is unique i listen to other artist's but NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE GIVES ME CHILLS OR HAVE ME WANTING TO PULL MY HAIR OUT LIKE YOU DO LOL IT'S HARD TO EXPLAIN BUT YOUR VOICE TAKES ME ON A NATURAL HIGH. PLS DO NOT WAIT TOO LONG TO MAKE ANOTHER ALBUM... OH PLS LET IT BE MORE THAN 10 SONGS :)

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awwwww Yeahhhhh November 9, 2011

By SweetPotatoTot

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

WARNING: This is some smooth dark chocolate baby making music! Your wife mad...put this album on. Bad day at work...put this album on. Got a squeeky door...put this album on lol. It's so nice to hear an album that isn't full of autotune! That's all I have to say.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT! May 21, 2012

By MD DIVA 74

Format:Audio CD

After waiting for years for JG to release a new CD, this certainly does not disappoint! The ballads on this song are beautiful. This is real singing! I love Long, Long Time. I love how Eddie Levert fills in the Gerald as the missing member of LSG (may he rest in peace). It Would Be You tells a woman everything she wants to hear from the man she loves. 2nd place breaks it down when you love a man who loves someone else. This is a grown and sexy CD. Johnny Gill does not get his just due! The man can SING!!