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Despite his activity in New Edition, LSG, and his duets with Stacy Lattisaw, it†s hard to believe that Johnny Gill -- who has been making records since 1983 -- is on only his sixth solo album. Now on the boutique label Notifi, distributed by Fontana, Gill nonetheless works with some of the more established names in R&B, including Troy Taylor, Johnta Austin, Bryan-Michael Cox, and longtime associates Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. There†s an eyebrow-raising ballad with LSG mate Keith Sweat and Eddie Levert (father of late LSG member Gerald), produced by the late Static Major; it†s one of the album†s highlights. Throughout the album -- the first half especially -- an all-male array of background and co-lead vocalists is prominent enough to make a listener wonder if Gill has formed a new group. It†s most jarring on the title track, an obvious attempt to fit in with mainstream R&B radio. Those who are drawn to Gill†s ballads will find a few songs to enjoy, including the sparse piano/falsetto number †2nd Place."
Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTINGS
1 Still Winning 3:59
2 Let's Stay Together 3:59
3 In the Mood 5:04
4 Just the Way You Are 3:43
5 Black Box 4:04
6 Long, Long Time 4:25
7 2nd Place 4:05
8 Who is He 5:19
9 It Would Be You 4:08
10 My Love 5:32
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