Game Changer (Johnny Gill album)

Game Changer is the seventh studio album by American contemporary R&B recording artist Johnny Gill, released December 9, 2014, by Gill's own label J Skillz Entertainment[1][7] in conjunction with Caroline Records.[2] The album's release was preceded by the lead single "Behind Closed Doors";[4] and it debuted at #56 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on the Billboard R&B chart.[8][9]

Game Changer
Studio album by
Johnny Gill
ReleasedDecember 9, 2014 (2014-12-09)[1]
GenreR&B
Length47:32
Label
ProducerJohnny Gill (exec.), Gregg Pagani, Chuck Harmony, Ralph Stacy, Babyface, Antonio Dixon, Wirlie Morris, Vidal Davis, Andre Brissett[3]
Johnny Gill chronology
Still Winning
(2011)		 Game Changer
(2014)
Singles from Game Changer
  1. "Behind Closed Doors"
    Released: August 12, 2014[4]
  2. "Game Changer"
    Released: March 31, 2015[5]
  3. "This One's For Me And You"
    Released: November 2015
  4. "5000 Miles"
    Released: January 27, 2017
  5. "What Is This"
    Released: November 21, 2017[6]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Critical reception

The album has received positive reviews from critics. Andy Kellman of AllMusic rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five and stated that the album is better than Gill's previous album, Still Winning.[1] Melody Charles of SoulTracks praised the album, stating that Gill "[keeps his] skills on-deck" and that he is "a contender worth rooting for".[10]

Track listing

[1]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Your Body"
3:35
2."Behind Closed Doors"
3:50
3."This One's for Me and You" (featuring New Edition)
  • Carlos Battey
  • Steven Battey
  • Greg Pagani
  • Damon Sharpe
  • Lance Tolbert
4:36
4."What Is This"
  • Emanuel Officer
  • Ralph Stacy
4:24
5."Game Changer"
3:29
6."5000 Miles"
  • Jaramye Daniels
  • Charles Harmon
  • Kyle Owens
3:31
7."You Choose Me"
4:10
8."Strung Out"
  • Wirlie Morris
  • James Smith
3:52
9."Role Play"
  • Michael Snyder
  • Wirlie Morris
4:18
10."Gonna Cost"
3:34
11."Can't Keep My Hands Off of You"Jaramye Daniels3:44
12."Guinevere"S. Jordan4:29
Total length:47:32

Chart positions
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References
  1. Kellman, Andy. "Game Changer - Johnny Gill | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  2. "News Article - Johnny Gill". caroline.com. Caroline Records. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
  3. Johnny Gill - Game Changer (CD liner notes). J Skillz Entertainment/Caroline Records. 1790021638
  4. "Behind Closed Doors - Johnny Gill | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  5. "Urban/UAC Future Releases|WebArchieve". AllAccess. Archived from the original on March 17, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  6. "Urban/UAC Future Releases|WebArchieve". AllAccess. Archived from the original on November 21, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  7. "J SKILLZ ENTERTAINMENT, LLC - ENCINO, CA - Company Information". Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  8. "Johnny Gill - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  9. "Johnny Gill - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  10. Charles, Melody. "Johnny Gill - Game Changer (Review)". SoulTracks. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  11. "Johnny Gill Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  12. "Johnny Gill Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  13. "Johnny Gill Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  14. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
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