Ginuwine (born Elgin Baylor Lumpkin on October 15, 1970 in Washington, DC) is an American R&B singer and an occasional actor. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine has released a number of platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of the most successful R&B artists of his period. Contents [hide] 1 Biography 2 Discography 2.1 Albums 2.2 Singles 3 Filmography 4 Television 5 Other Projects 6 External links [edit] Biography Ginuwine graduated from Forestville High School in Forestville, Maryland in 1989 (see article on age fabrication). He later graduated from Prince Georges Community College in Largo, Maryland with a paralegal degree, and he soon afterwards broke into the music industry, becoming a part of Jodeci member Devante's Swing Mob collective. Ginuwine can be spotted in one of Jodeci's videos. There, he met rapper Missy Elliott and producer Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley, who became his main collaborators through the 1990s. Ginuwine's first single, 1996's "Pony" from Ginuwine...The Bachelor, showcased his smooth vocals and Timbaland's innovative production style, and the two became a hit-making duo. After his second album. 1999's 100% Ginuwine, Ginuwine and Timbaland grew apart, and producers such as R. Kelly have crafted hits for him since then. In 2001, Ginuwine had a number-four hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the single "Differences", which also peaked at number-one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. In 2002, Ginuwine was a feature artist on P. Diddy's number-one hit "I Need a Girl (Part II)". Later that year. Ginuwine started his own label, Bag Entertainment. The label would feature artists like Jose Cenquentez (who appeared on The Senior) and Ginuwine's wife Solè. Lumpkin is also known for discovering sonar-octave vocalist Tireh. Ginuwine's fifth and latest album, Back II Da Basics, was released on November 15, 2005. The album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200, selling close to 80,000 copies. Ginuwine married rapper Sole (born Tonya Johnston) on September 8, 2003 in Mexico. The couple have two daughters together, Story and Dream. Sole has two daughters, De'jan and Cypress, from a previous relationship. Ginuwine also has a son, Elgin Jr., and two daughters, Ginel and Kayah, from previous relationships. [edit] Discography [edit] Albums 1996: Ginuwine...The Bachelor [3x Platinum WW] 1999: 100% Ginuwine [3.5 x Platinum WW] 2001: The Life [2.8 Platinum WW] 2003: The Senior [2X Platinum WW] 2005: Back II Da Basics [Gold] [edit] Singles Year Title Chart Positions Album US Hot 100 US R&B R Top 40 1996 "Pony" #6 #1 #4 Ginuwine...The Bachelor 1997 "Tell Me Do U Wanna" - - #10 Ginuwine...The Bachelor 1997 "When Doves Cry" - - #16 Ginuwine...The Bachelor 1997 "I'll Do Anything/I'm Sorry" - - - Ginuwine...The Bachelor 1998 "Only When Ur Lonely" - - - Ginuwine...The Bachelor 1998 "Holler" ¹ - - - Ginuwine...The Bachelor 1998 "Same Ol' G" - - #12 Dr. Dolittle [Soundtrack] 1999 "What's So Different" #49 #21 #3 100% Ginuwine 1999 "So Anxious" #16 #2 #6 100% Ginuwine 1999 "None of Ur Friends Business" #48 #7 - 100% Ginuwine 1999 "The Best Man I Can Be" (with Case, Tyrese, & R.L.) #77 #20 - The Best Man [Soundtrack] 2001 "There It Is" #66 #18 - The Life 2001 "Differences" #4 #1 #2 The Life 2001 "Just Because" ¹ - - - The Life 2002 "Tribute To A Woman" - #61 - The Life 2002 "Stingy" #33 #7 - Barbershop [Soundtrack] 2003 "Hell Yeah" (featuring Baby) #17 #16 #5 The Senior 2003 "In Those Jeans" #8 #3 #5 The Senior 2003 "Love You More" #78 #28 - The Senior 2005 "When We Make Love" - #51 - Back II Da Basics 2006 "I'm In Love" - #69 - Back II Da Basics Notes: Not released in the U.S. [edit] Filmography 2002: Juwanna Mann 2003: Honey 2004: The Videos [edit] Television 1998: Martial Law ... as Zeke Davis 2000: Moesha ... as Khalib 2003: Platinum ... as Hoody Rob 2004: Half & Half ... as R.J. Jack [edit] Other Projects November, 23 1999 Ginuwine collaborate with Nas on the album titled Nastradamus the track U Owe Me (Produced by Timbaland) 2002 Ginuwine was featured on a Fat Joe single Crush Tonigh#77 US April, 11 2006 Ginuwine is set to guest appear on LL Cool J’s upcoming album Todd Smith on a track labeled "Ooh Wee" (Produced by Scott Storch) Ginuwine will be making a guest appearance on Method Man's upcoming Album titled 4:21: The Day After, which will be released on August 29, 2006 in a track called "Let's Ride" Featuring Ginuwine (Produced by Mr. Porter) Ginuwine will be making a guest appearance on Belly Revolution debut album. Belly - Pressure (feat. Ginuwine) (produced by: Beat Merchant) [edit] External links Ginuwine Official Website MTV biography Persondata NAME Ginuwine ALTERNATIVE NAMES Lumpkin, Elgin Baylor (real name) SHORT DESCRIPTION R&B Singer DATE OF BIRTH October 15, 1970 PLACE OF BIRTH Washington, D.C. DATE OF DEATH PLACE OF DEATH Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginuwine" Categories: 1970 births | Living people | American singers | American rhythm and blues singers | Rhythmic Top 40 acts | American male singers | Swing Mob artists