Ginuwine

Ginuwine (born Elgin Baylor Lumpkin on October 15, 1970 in Washington, DC) is an African American R&B singer. 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.

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October 15 - 1970 - Washington, DC - African American - R&B - Singer - Epic Records - 1990s

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Ginuwine attended and graduated from Forestville High School in Forestville, Maryland and 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. There, he met songwriter/producer Missy Elliott and producer Timbaland, 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 1999 sophomore album, 100% Ginuwine, Ginuwine and Timbaland grew apart, and producers such as R. Kelly have crafted hits for him since then. Ginuwine will be releasing his new album called Back II Da Basics on November 15th 2005 by Sony Music Urban/Epic.

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Forestville, Maryland - Largo, Maryland - Paralegal - Jodeci - Devante - Swing Mob - Songwriter - Producer - Missy Elliott - Timbaland - 1996 - 1999 - R. Kelly

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