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==Biography==
==Biography==
Ginuwine was born on October 15, 1970 in [[Washington, D.C.]] He is named after [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] legend [[Elgin Baylor]], who is also a Washington native.<ref name="Allmusic"/> In 1989, he graduated from Forestville High School (now known as [[Forestville Military Academy]]) in [[Forestville, Maryland]] and later graduated from [[Prince George's Community College]] in [[Largo, Maryland]] with a [[paralegal]] [[associate's degree]]. Soon afterward he broke into the [[music industry]].
Ginuwine was born on October 15, 1970 in [[Washington, D.C.]] He is named after [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] legend [[Elgin Baylor]], who is also a Washington native.<ref name="Allmusic"/> In 1988, he graduated from Forestville High School (now known as [[Forestville Military Academy]]) in [[Forestville, Maryland]] and later graduated from [[Prince George's Community College]] in [[Largo, Maryland]] with a [[paralegal]] [[associate's degree]]. Soon afterward he broke into the [[music industry]].


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

Revision as of 18:46, 4 August 2011

Ginuwine
Ginuwine performing "Pony" at RBC Center, 2007
Ginuwine performing "Pony" at RBC Center, 2007
Background information
Birth nameElgin Baylor Lumpkin
OriginWashington, D.C., United States
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, model, actor
Years active1996–present
Labels550 Music/Epic (1996-2000)
Epic (2000-2006)
Notifi/Asylum (2008-present)
Websiteginuwine.com

Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970),[1] better known by his stage name Ginuwine, Is an American singer and performer. 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 1990s.[2]

Biography

Ginuwine was born on October 15, 1970 in Washington, D.C. He is named after NBA legend Elgin Baylor, who is also a Washington native.[2] In 1988, he graduated from Forestville High School (now known as Forestville Military Academy) in Forestville, Maryland and later graduated from Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland with a paralegal associate's degree. Soon afterward he broke into the music industry.

Personal life

Ginuwine lost both his parents in 2000; his father committed suicide and his mother died of cancer less than a year later. Ginuwine struggled with grief and depression; he also thought of committing suicide. He received counseling by his pastor, which turned him to a more positive path.[3][4]

Music career

Ginuwine can be spotted in one of Jodeci's videos. 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.[5]

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.[6] 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.[7] 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.[8]

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.[9] 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.[9]

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.

Film career

Ginuwine was originally cast in the 2004 film You Got Served. Ultimately R&B artist Marques Houston 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.

In February 2011, Ginuwine co-starred in the Gospel Music Channel's debut of John Ruffin's stage play The Ideal Hustband which also stars Darrin Dewitt Henson, Jackée Harry, Clifton Powell, Shirley Murdock, Shanti Lowry and Erica Hubbard.[10]

Discography

Main article: Ginuwine discography

Compilations

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ http://randb.about.com/od/gthroughm/p/Ginuwine.htm Ginuwine profile
  2. ^ a b Huey, Steve. "Ginuwine - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
  3. ^ "Ginuwine Speaks On Music, Mental Health and His Suicide Attempts". Eartodastreetz.com. 2009-06-15. Retrieved 2009-06-25.
  4. ^ http://bossip.com/122439/ginuwine-i-was-so-close-to-ending-my-life/ I Was So Close To Ending My Life
  5. ^ "The BillBoard 200". Billboard.biz. November 23, 2005.
  6. ^ Ginuwine - I Apoligize (2007) on YouTube (February 26, 2007).
  7. ^ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002984ARK
  8. ^ Bolden, Janeé (May 23, 2007). "SOHH Soulful: Tyrese, Ginuwine & Tank Form R&B Supergroup". SOHH.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2007.
  9. ^ a b "Ginuwine's Official Myspace". Retrieved 2008-08-23.
  10. ^ "Ginuwine's Hot Date Tips! First Impressions, Connecting and Romance After Marriage!". UrbLife.com. February 26, 2011.

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