Still Winning

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]

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]

Critical reception

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

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

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

  1. 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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