Still Winning

Still Winning is the sixth studio album by American contemporary R&B singer Johnny Gill, released October 11, 2011 via independent imprint Notifi Records.[1] It was Gill's first album of solo material since 1996's Let's Get the Mood Right; and it peaked at #17 on the Billboard 200 and #4 on the Billboard R&B chart.[4]

Still Winning
Studio album by
Johnny Gill
ReleasedOctober 11, 2011 (2011-10-11)[1]
GenreR&B
Length44:18
LabelNotifi Music Group, Fontana
ProducerSanchez Holmes, Bryan-Michael Cox, Johnny Gill, Ralph B. Stacy, Troy Taylor, Vincent "Invisible" Watson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, John Jackson, Anthony Life, Kevin Ross, Patrick "GuitarBoy" Haynes, James "Big Jim Wright[2]
Johnny Gill chronology
'20th Century Masters — The Millenium Collection: The Best of Johnny Gill'
(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]

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]

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

[1]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Still Winning"
3:59
2."Let's Stay Together"
3:59
3."In the Mood"
  • Johnny Gill
  • Ralph Stacy
  • Dave Young
5:04
4."Just the Way You Are"
3:43
5."Black Box"
  • Alvin Garrett
  • Romel Gibson
  • John Jackson
4:04
6."Long, Long Time" (featuring Eddie Levert and Keith Sweat)
4:25
7."2nd Place"Kevin Ross4:05
8."Who Is He"
  • Dennis Bettis
  • Johnny Gill
  • Ralph Stacy
5:19
9."It Would Be You"
4:08
10."My Love" (Paul McCartney and Wings cover)
5:32
Total length:44:18

Chart positions
Chart (2011)[4] Peak
position
US Billboard 200 17
US Independent Albums (Billboard) 3
US R&B Albums (Billboard) 4
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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.
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