Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970), better known by his stage name Ginuwine, is an American
R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He began his career as a member of
Swing Mob
Swing Mob (sometimes known as Da Bassment Cru) was an R&B/hip hop collective consisting of artists and record labels first discovered by Jodeci member DeVante Swing. The artists on Swing Mob included: Missy Elliott with the group Sista, Timbala ...
in the early 1990s. Signing to
Epic Records
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Sony Corporation of America (SONAM, also known as SCA), is the American arm of the Japanese conglomerate Sony Group ...
as a solo artist in the mid-1990s, Ginuwine has 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.
He had significant commercial success with his first four albums: ''
Ginuwine...The Bachelor'' (2× Platinum),
''
100% Ginuwine
''100% Ginuwine'' is the second studio album from American R&B recording artist Ginuwine. It was released on March 16, 1999, on 550 Music and distributed through Epic Records. The album peaked at number 5 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 and reache ...
'' (2× Platinum),
''
The Life'' (Platinum),
and ''
The Senior
''The Senior'' is the fourth studio album by American singer Ginuwine. It was released in the United States on April 8, 2003, via Epic Records. The album was primarily produced by Bryan-Michael Cox, with additional production from Scott Storch, ...
'' (Gold).
According to ''
Billboard
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'', Ginuwine has sold roughly 10 million albums in the US. Ginuwine received the Urban Music Icon award at the 2021 Black Music Honors.
Early life
Elgin Baylor Lumpkin was born on October 15, 1970 in
Washington, D.C.
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He is named after
NBA
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legend
Elgin Baylor
Elgin Gay Baylor ( ; September 16, 1934 – March 22, 2021) was an American professional basketball player, coach, and executive. He played 14 seasons as a forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lake ...
, a fellow D.C. native. In 1988, he graduated from Forestville High School (now known as
Forestville Military Academy
Forestville High School was a public magnet high school located in Forestville, a section of unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The school had a comprehensive program with a specialized military academy magnet program ...
) in
Forestville, Maryland
Forestville is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 12,831. The community is a mixture of garden apartments, single-family homes, and ...
, and later graduated from
Prince George's Community College
Prince George's Community College (PGCC) is a public community college in Largo, Maryland, Largo in Prince George's County, Maryland. The college serves Prince George's County and surrounding areas, including Washington, D.C.
History
Founded i ...
in
Largo, Maryland
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Largo is located just east of the C ...
, with a
paralegal
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associate's degree
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The fi ...
.
Career
Music
Ginuwine began his career as a member of
Swing Mob
Swing Mob (sometimes known as Da Bassment Cru) was an R&B/hip hop collective consisting of artists and record labels first discovered by Jodeci member DeVante Swing. The artists on Swing Mob included: Missy Elliott with the group Sista, Timbala ...
, a
Rochester, New York
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-based record label and music compound founded by
Donald "DeVante Swing" DeGrate, a member of popular 90's R&B group
Jodeci
Jodeci ( ) is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B quartet consisting of members DeVanté Swing, Dalvin DeGrate, Mr. Dalvin, K-Ci (singer), K-Ci, and K-Ci and JoJo, JoJo. Formed in 1989 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jodeci's members began their mu ...
. There, he met rapper
Melissa "Missy" Elliott, singer-songwriter
Stephen "Static Major" Garrett and producer
Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley, who became his main collaborators through the 1990s. After Swing Mob folded, they continued working together on different projects, one of which was Ginuwine's 1996 debut album, titled ''
Ginuwine...The Bachelor''. The first single, "
Pony
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" showcased his smooth vocals and Timbaland's innovative production style, and also Static Major's writing skills; the two became a hit-making duo. "Pony" peaked at number 6 on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100. It is still relevant today with the smooth upbeat tempos. It was used in the video game ''
Grand Theft Auto IV
''Grand Theft Auto IV'' is a 2008 action-adventure game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the sixth main entry in the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series, following 2004's '' Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'', and the ...
'' in 2008. In 2012, "
Pony
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" was featured in a striptease dance performed by
Channing Tatum
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in the film ''
Magic Mike
''Magic Mike'' is a 2012 American comedy-drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, and Matthew McConaughey. The plot revolves around Adam, a 19-year-old who enters the worl ...
''.
Mike Patton
Michael Allan Patton (born January 27, 1968) is an American singer, producer, film composer and voice actor, best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative metal band Faith No More. Noted for his vocal proficiency, diverse singing techni ...
and
Rahzel
Rozell Manely Brown (born October 6, 1964) is an American beatboxer and rapper, formerly a member of the Roots.
Rahzel is known for an ability to sing or rap while simultaneously beatboxing, as evidenced in his performances of "Iron Man" and his ...
together perform a cover of "
Pony
A pony is a type of small horse ('' Equus ferus caballus''). Depending on the context, a pony may be a horse that is under an approximate or exact height at the withers, or a small horse with a specific conformation and temperament. Compared ...
" during their concerts. Ginuwine covered
Prince's "When Doves Cry" single from the movie soundtrack ''
Purple Rain''.
His second album, ''
100% Ginuwine
''100% Ginuwine'' is the second studio album from American R&B recording artist Ginuwine. It was released on March 16, 1999, on 550 Music and distributed through Epic Records. The album peaked at number 5 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 and reache ...
'', was released in 1999 and featured the hit singles "
Same Ol' G
"Same Ol' G" is a song by American R&B singer Ginuwine. It was written by Timbaland, Jimmy Douglass, and Static Major and recorded for the soundtrack of the American fantasy comedy film ''Dr. Dolittle'' (1998), with production helmed by the f ...
, "
So Anxious" and "
None of Ur Friends Business
"None of Ur Friends Business" is a song by American R&B singer Ginuwine. It was co-written and produced by Timbaland and recorded for his second studio album ''100% Ginuwine'' (1999). The song was released as the album's fourth and final single i ...
". After ''100% Ginuwine'', Ginuwine and Timbaland grew apart. Producers such as
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and sex offender convicted of racketeering and multiple sex offenses.
During his recording career, Kelly sold over 75 million records worldwid ...
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 Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 ...
chart.
Within a year, Ginuwine lost both of his parents. He later wrote and recorded a song that is featured on his third album ''
The Life'' entitled "Two Reasons I Cry". In 2002, he was a featured artist on
P. Diddy
Sean Combs (born Sean John Combs; November 4, 1969), also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Puffy, or Diddy, is an American rapper, actor, record producer, and record executive. Born in New York City, he worked as a talent directo ...
'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
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. In 2007, Ginuwine collaborated with Canadian hip-hop artist
Belly
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Anatomy
* The abdomen, the part of the body between the pelvis and the thorax; or the stomach
** A beer belly, an overhang of fat above the waist, presumed to be caused by regular beer drinking
** Belly dance
* The fleshy, cent ...
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
''A Man's Thoughts'' is the sixth studio album from American R&B singer Ginuwine. It was set to be released June 2 but was pushed back to June 23, 2009. The album received average critical reception from pop critics.
Release
The first single from ...
'', 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. Ginuwine formed a group with
Tank
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and
Tyrese
Tyrese Darnell Gibson (born December 30, 1978) is an American actor and singer. He released his self-titled debut album in 1998, which featured the single " Sweet Lady", peaking at number twelve on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. His second ...
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.
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.
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.
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. Ginuwine's seventh studio album, ''
Elgin'', was released on
Valentine's Day
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in 2011.
Ginuwine is currently working on his eighth studio album ''Same Ol' G...the Bachelor'' and confirmed that
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinc ...
and
Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...
executive produced the project.
TGT
In 2007, Ginuwine teamed up with
Tyrese
Tyrese Darnell Gibson (born December 30, 1978) is an American actor and singer. He released his self-titled debut album in 1998, which featured the single " Sweet Lady", peaking at number twelve on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. His second ...
, and
Tank
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and formed an
R&B group among themselves called
TGT and have signed to Atlantic Records in 2012. Their Grammy-nominated debut album
Three Kings
The biblical Magi from Middle Persian ''moɣ''(''mard'') from Old Persian ''magu-'' 'Zoroastrian clergyman' ( or ; singular: ), also referred to as the (Three) Wise Men or (Three) Kings, also the Three Magi were distinguished foreigners in the G ...
was released in 2013. The first single of the album "Sex Never Felt Better" was released on iTunes on February 14, 2013, for Valentine's Day.
Film
Ginuwine was originally cast in the 2004 film ''
You Got Served
''You Got Served'' is a 2004 American dance drama film written and directed by Chris Stokes, who was also the business manager of the performers who were the film's main characters: recording artist Marques Houston and the boy band B2K. The plo ...
''. Ultimately R&B artist
Marques Houston
Marques Barrett Houston (born August 4, 1981) is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, and actor. A member of the R&B group IMx, Immature/IMx from 1990 until 2002, Houston went solo in 2003. As an actor, he is best known for his ...
was cast in his place. The writer of the movie kept Ginuwine's real name "Elgin" as the name for one of the lead characters. He also was cast as R&B singer "Romeo" in the film ''
Juwanna Mann
''Juwanna Mann'' is a 2002 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Jesse Vaughan, written by Bradley Allenstein, produced by Bill Gerber, and starring Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Kevin Pollak, Tommy Davidson, Kim Wayans, Gi ...
''. He also appeared in three episodes of ''
Moesha
''Moesha'' () is an American television sitcom that aired on UPN from January 23, 1996, to May 14, 2001. The series stars R&B singer Brandy Norwood as Moesha Denise Mitchell, an African-American teenager living with her upper middle class famil ...
'' as Khalib, called "All This and Turkey, Too", "You Say He's Just A Friend", and "On the Rebound"
Ginuwine appeared on ''
Half & Half
''Half & Half'' is an American television sitcom created by Jeffrey Klarik that aired on UPN from September 23, 2002, to May 15, 2006. The show focuses on the lives of two paternal half-sisters in their twenties who were estranged throughout t ...
'' as R.J. Jackson in the episode "The Big Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls Episode" that aired in 2004.
In February 2011, Ginuwine co-starred in the
Gospel Music Channel
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's debut of John Ruffin's stage play ''The Ideal Husband'', which also stars
Darrin Dewitt Henson
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Jackée Harry
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,
Clifton Powell
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Care ...
,
Shirley Murdock
Shirley Murdock (born May 22, 1957) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, who is best known for her 1986 R&B hit single "As We Lay" and for her vocals on Zapp and Roger's hit single " Computer Love". Her lead vocal special guest appearance w ...
,
Shanti Lowry
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and
Erica Hubbard
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.
Endorsements
Ginuwine is a spokesman for the beverage Adult Chocolate Milk, a 40-proof vodka-based version of chocolate milk.
Television
Ginuwine appeared in the CBS show ''
Martial Law
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Use
Marti ...
'' starring Sammo Hung and
Arsenio Hall
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He has appeared in ''Martial Law'', ''Comi ...
. In the episode "How Sammo Got His Groove Back" airing November 21, 1998, Ginuwine plays Hall's nephew, Zeke Meadows, a singer who is a target for murder by a ruthless CD bootlegger.
Ginuwine appeared on the
UPN
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television sitcom ''
Half & Half
''Half & Half'' is an American television sitcom created by Jeffrey Klarik that aired on UPN from September 23, 2002, to May 15, 2006. The show focuses on the lives of two paternal half-sisters in their twenties who were estranged throughout t ...
'' where he played R.J. Jackson, the friend of Spencer's (
Chico Benymon
Chico Benymon (born August 7, 1974) is an American actor, singer, musician, and fashion designer best known for his role as Andre "Spencer" Williams on the UPN comedy Half & Half. He also starred in the Nickelodeon TV series The Haunted Hathaway ...
) which aired in November 2004.
In the NBC series ''
Parks and Recreation
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'', character
Donna Meagle
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is Ginuwine's cousin. He appeared on the show as himself twice: the season six finale "Moving Up," (performing at the Unity Concert) and the seventh-season episode "Donna & Joe."
On January 5, 2018, Ginuwine entered the UK reality show ''
Celebrity Big Brother 21''. He was evicted on January 23, 2018, and came in 11th place.
Personal life
Ginuwine lost both his parents; his father died by
suicide
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, and his mother to
cancer
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less than a year later. Ginuwine struggled with grief and depression; he also thought of taking his own life. He received counseling from his pastor, which turned him to a more positive path. He recorded the song "Two Reasons I Cry" about the death of his parents on his 2001 album ''The Life''.
Ginuwine was married to the
rapper
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Tonya M. Johnston
better known by her stage name,
Solé
Tonya Michelle Johnston (born July 17, 1973), better known by her stage name Solé, is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri.
Biography
Solé was born in 1973 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Phyllis Frazier and James Johnston, Her siblin ...
. Ginuwine met Solé in June 1999 and they began dating in October 1999. They were married on September 8, 2003, in the
Cayman Islands
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. They lived in Maryland. They have two daughters together: Story (born March 29, 2001) and Dream Sarae Lumpkin (born November 1, 2002). He has a son Elgin, Jr (born January 30, 1991) from a previous relationship, as well as four other children with three different women. In February 2009, Ginuwine announced he has nine children: Ramonda, Tiffany, Elgin, Ginel, Tahjair, Story and Dream, plus two step-children, Dejan and Cypress.
In November 2014, he announced he and Solé had separated. Their divorce was finalized July 22, 2015.
Discography
;Studio albums
* ''
Ginuwine...the Bachelor'' (1996)
* ''
100% Ginuwine
''100% Ginuwine'' is the second studio album from American R&B recording artist Ginuwine. It was released on March 16, 1999, on 550 Music and distributed through Epic Records. The album peaked at number 5 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 and reache ...
'' (1999)
* ''
The Life'' (2001)
* ''
The Senior
''The Senior'' is the fourth studio album by American singer Ginuwine. It was released in the United States on April 8, 2003, via Epic Records. The album was primarily produced by Bryan-Michael Cox, with additional production from Scott Storch, ...
'' (2003)
* ''
Back II da Basics'' (2005)
* ''
A Man's Thoughts
''A Man's Thoughts'' is the sixth studio album from American R&B singer Ginuwine. It was set to be released June 2 but was pushed back to June 23, 2009. The album received average critical reception from pop critics.
Release
The first single from ...
'' (2009)
* ''
Elgin'' (2011)
;Collaborative albums
* ''
Three Kings
The biblical Magi from Middle Persian ''moɣ''(''mard'') from Old Persian ''magu-'' 'Zoroastrian clergyman' ( or ; singular: ), also referred to as the (Three) Wise Men or (Three) Kings, also the Three Magi were distinguished foreigners in the G ...
'' (2013)
Filmography
Film
Television
Awards and nominations
*
Grammy Awards
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** 2014, Best R&B Album: "Three Kings" (Nominated)
*
BET Awards
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**2003: Best Male R&B Artist, Nominated
*
American Music Awards
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**2003: Favorite Male R&B Artist, Nominated
**2002: Favorite Male R&B Artist, Nominated
**2000: Favorite Male R&B Artist, Nominated
*
Soul Train Music Awards
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**2000: Best R&B/Soul Male Single ("So Anxious"), Nominated
**2000: Best R&B/Soul Male Album (
100% Ginuwine
''100% Ginuwine'' is the second studio album from American R&B recording artist Ginuwine. It was released on March 16, 1999, on 550 Music and distributed through Epic Records. The album peaked at number 5 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 and reache ...
), Winner
References
External links
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1970 births
550 Music artists
African-American male singer-songwriters
American hip hop singers
20th-century African-American male singers
American soul singers
Asylum Records artists
Epic Records artists
Living people
Swing Mob artists
American contemporary R&B singers
21st-century African-American male singers
TGT (group) members
Singer-songwriters from Washington, D.C.