American R&B singer Ginuwine has released seven studio albums, 36 singles and four compilation albums. He has sold more than 6.98 million albums in the United States. Originally a member of the musical collective Swing Mob in the early 1990s, he made his debut as a solo act with his 1996 debut album Ginuwine... the Bachelor, released through 550 Music and Epic Records. Chiefly produced by Timbaland, it became a top thirty success in the United States, where it was eventually certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and culminated domestic sales in excess of 2.0 million units. The album produced a number of singles, including the worldwide hit single "Pony," follow-up "Tell Me Do U Wanna," and "When Doves Cry," a Prince cover.
In 1998, Ginuwine's single "Same Ol' G" from the soundtrack of the film Dr. Dolittle (1998) became a top 20 success in the Netherlands. It was later included on his second album 100% Ginuwine, released in March 1999. The album peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. As with The Bachelor, it was certified 2× Platinum in the United States, where it sold more than 2.0 million copies. "So Anxious," the project's third single, became its biggest hit, reaching number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
In 2001, after a period of personal tragedy, Ginuwine released his third studio album The Life. Introducing a major shift of his trademark sound due to Timbaland's absence on the album, it opened at number three on the US Billboard 200, becoming his highest-charting album yet. It reached Gold status in October of the same year, while sales amounted to just under 1.4 million units. Lead single "Differences" became Ginuwine's highest-charting single since "Pony," reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100. It also charted internationally, reaching number two in the Netherlands, while also peaking at number 20 on the New Zealand Singles Chart.
In 2002, Ginuwine appeared alongside P. Diddy on "I Need a Girl (Part Two)" from Bad Boy Records' remix album, We Invented the Remix (2002). Issued as a single, it became top five hit in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. The same year, "Stingy," the lead single from the Barbershop soundtrack, peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top ten of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The following year, Ginuwine's fourth album The Senior was released. The album debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 and became his first album to reach the top spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. With US sales of over 863,000 units, it was certified Gold by the RIAA. The Senior produced three singles, including lead single "Hell Yeah" and follow-up "In Those Jeans," which peaked at number 17 and number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively.
In November 2005, Epic released the singer's fifth studio album Back II da Basics. It debuted at number twelve on the Billboard 200 and number three Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, with total sales reaching 176,000 copies in the United States. With singles such as "When We Make Love" failing to impact on the charts, the album ultimately resulted in the termination of his contract with Epic. After his departure from the label, Ginuwine signed with Notifi and Asylum Records and released his next album A Man's Thoughts in 2009. It opened at number nine on the Billboard 200 and scored him his second number one album on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Lead single "Last Chance" became a top three hit on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Later albums did not achieve the same commercial success, though 2011's Elgin, his second project with Notifi, debuted at number seven on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Ginuwine's Christmas solo album, A Ginuwine Christmas, released in October 2011, failed to chart.
Albums Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications US US R&B AUS FRA GER NLD NZ UK Ginuwine... the Bachelor Released: October 8, 1996 Label: 550 Music, Epic Formats: cassette, CD 26 14 75 — 54 80 50 74 US: 2,000,000 RIAA: 2× Platinum BPI: Silver MC: Gold 100% Ginuwine Released: March 16, 1999 Label: 550 Music, Epic Format: CD, digital download 5 2 — — 40 23 — 42 US: 2,000,000 RIAA: 2× PlatinumThe Life Released: April 3, 2001 Label: Epic Format: CD, digital download 3 2 — — — — — — US: 1,380,000 RIAA: PlatinumThe Senior Released: April 8, 2003 Label: Epic Format: CD, digital download 6 1 — 138 — — 99 — US: 862,000 RIAA: GoldBack II da Basics Released: November 15, 2005 Label: Epic Format: CD, digital download 12 3 — — — — — — US: 176,000A Man's Thoughts Released: June 23, 2009 Label: Notifi/Asylum/Warner Bros. Format: CD, digital download 9 1 — — — — — —Elgin Released: February 15, 2011 Label: Notifi, Fontana Format: CD, digital download 30 7 — — — — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Christmas albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions US USR&B UK A Ginuwine Christmas Released: October 11, 2011 Label: Notifi, Fontana Formats: CD, digital download — — —
Collaboration albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions US USR&B UK Three Kings(with TGT) Released: August 20, 2013 Label: Atlantic Formats: CD, digital download 3 1 95
Compilation albums + List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions Title Album detailsPeak chart positions US R&BGreatest Hits Released: November 21, 2006 Label: 550 Music, Epic Formats: Digital download, CD 42I Apologize Released: February 13, 2007 Label: Siccness, Koch Formats: Digital download, CD 50 Playlist: The Very Best of Ginuwine Released: April 29, 2008 Label: SonyBMG Formats: Digital download, CD — S.O.U.L. Released: 2011 Label: Sony Music Formats: Digital download, CD — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Singles As lead artist + List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US US R&B AUS GER NLD NZ SWI UK"Pony"1996 6 1 3 22 8 5 29 16 RIAA: Platinum ARIA: Platinum BPI: 2× Platinum RMNZ: 4× Platinum Ginuwine... the Bachelor"Tell Me Do U Wanna"1997 — — 100 — — 21 — 16"When Doves Cry" — — — 15 13 7 24 10"I'll Do Anything/I'm Sorry" — — — — — — — —"Only When Ur Lonely" — — — — — — — —"Holler" (featuring Nikki and Virginia Slim) — — — — — — — 13"Same Ol' G" 1998 — — — — 9 — — —Dr. Dolittle OST soundtrack and 100% Ginuwine"What's So Different?"1999 49 21 — 50 — 16 43 10100% Ginuwine"So Anxious" 16 2 — — — — — — RMNZ: Gold"None of Ur Friends Business" 48 7 — — — — — —"The Best Man I Can Be" (with Case, Tyrese, & R.L.) 77 20 — — — — — —The Best Man OST"There It Is"2001 66 18 — — — — — —The Life"Differences" 4 1 — — — — — — RIAA: Gold BPI: Silver RMNZ: Platinum"Just Because" — — — 74 43 — — —"Tribute to a Woman"2002 — 61 — — — — — —"Stingy" 33 7 — — — — — —Barbershop OST & The Senior"Hell Yeah" (featuring Baby)2003 17 16 — — 38 — — 27The Senior"In Those Jeans" 8 3 — — — — — — RIAA: Gold RMNZ: Platinum"Love You More" 78 28 — — — — — —"When We Make Love"2005 — 51 — — — — — —Back II Da Basics"I'm in Love"2006 — 69 — — — — — —"Last Chance"2009 63 3 — — — — — —A Man's Thoughts"Trouble" (featuring Bun B)2010 — 65 — — — — — —"Get Involved" (featuring Missy Elliott & Timbaland) — — — 35 — — — —"What Could Have Been" — 61 — — — — — —Elgin"Heaven" 2011 — — — — — — — —"Toxic Pony"(with Altégo & Britney Spears) 2022 — — — — — — — — RMNZ: Gold "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
As featured artist + List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US US R&B UK"You Owe Me" (Nas featuring Ginuwine)20005913—Nastradamus"It Wasn't Me" (Sole featuring Ginuwine or J-Weav)—44—Skin Deep"Take Away" (Missy Elliott featuring Ginuwine & introducing Tweet)20014513—Miss E... So Addictive"I Need a Girl (Part Two)" (P. Diddy featuring Ginuwine, Loon & Mario Winans)2002424 BPI: Silver RMNZ: PlatinumWe Invented the Remix Vol. 1"Crush Tonight" (Fat Joe featuring Ginuwine)772942Loyalty"Pressure" (Belly featuring Ginuwine)2007———The Revolution"Pony (Jump on It)" (Tough Love featuring Ginuwine)2015——39 BPI: SilverPast Present Future"I Need You" (Q. Parker featuring Various Artists)2020———The Bridge Project "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other guest appearances Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Friendly Skies"1997 Missy Elliott Supa Dupa Fly "Is This the End?" Puff Daddy & The Family, Twista, Carl Thomas No Way Out "Joy" Timbaland & Magoo, Playa Welcome to Our World "I'm Feelin' You" Men in Black: The Album "Keep It Real" 1998 Timbaland Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment "How Would You Like It"2000 Funkmaster Flex The Mix Tape, Vol. IV "Simply Irresistible" Romeo Must Die "Can You Tell It's Me" 2001 Down to Earth "Ooh Wee" 2006 LL Cool J Todd Smith "Let's Ride"Method Man4:21... The Day After "It's Real" 2009 Mýa Mya and Friends Presents... Best of Both Worlds
Music videos + List of music videos Title Year Director(s)"Pony" 1996 Michael Lucero"Pony (Ride It Mix)" Christopher Erskin"Tell Me Do U Wanna" 1997 Michael Lucero"I'll Do Anything/I'm Sorry" Bille Woodruff"When Doves Cry" Michael Lucero"Only When Ur Lonely" Darren Grant"Holler" Darren Grant"Same Ol' G" 1998 Dave MeyersWhat's So Different?" 1999 Francis Lawrence"So Anxious" Chris RobinsonNone of Ur Friends Business" Chris Robinson"It Wasn't Me" 2000 Steve Feliciano, Jaysen InglesiasThere It Is 2001 Little X"Differences" Hype Williams"Just Because" Francis Lawrence"Hell Yeah" 2003 Dave Meyers"In Those Jeans" Chris Robinson"When We Make Love" 2005 Philip Andelman"I'm In Love" 2006 Lance Rivera"Last Chance" 2009 Juwan Lee"Trouble" "Touch Me" Rik Cordero"Get Involved" 2010 Claudio Zagarini, Marco Pavone"What Could Have Been" Clifton Bell"Heaven" 2011 "Batteries" "Break" "Drink of Choice" Willc, Tana"Sex Never Felt Better" 2013 Matt Alonzo "I Need" Benny Boom"Pony (Jump on It)" (with Tough Love) 2015 Rock Jacobs
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