Still Winning

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Still Winning
Johnny Gill - Still Winning album cover.jpg
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
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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]

Contents

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 Ross Ross4:05
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

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