Game Changer (Johnny Gill album)

Game Changer
Studio album by
Johnny Gill
ReleasedDecember 9, 2014 (2014-12-09)[1]
GenreR&B
Length47:32[2]
Label
Producer
Johnny Gill chronology
Still Winning
(2011) 		Game Changer
(2014) 		Game Changer II
(2019)
Singles from Game Changer
  1. "Behind Closed Doors"
    Released: August 12, 2014[4]
  2. "Game Changer"
    Released: March 31, 2015[5]
  3. "This One's For Me And You"
    Released: November 2015
  4. "5000 Miles"
    Released: January 27, 2017
  5. "What Is This"
    Released: November 21, 2017[6]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Game Changer is the seventh studio album by American R&B singer Johnny Gill, released on December 9, 2014, by Gill's own label J Skillz Entertainment in conjunction with Caroline Records.[3][7] Its release was preceded by the lead single "Behind Closed Doors."[4] Game Changer debuted at number 56 on the US Billboard 200 and number 6 on the Billboard R&B chart.[8][9]

Critical reception

The album has received positive reviews from critics. Andy Kellman of AllMusic rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five and stated that the album is better than Gill's previous album, Still Winning.[1] Melody Charles of SoulTracks praised the album, stating that Gill "[keeps his] skills on-deck" and that he is "a contender worth rooting for".[10]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Your Body"
Pagani3:35
2."Behind Closed Doors"
Chuck Harmony3:50
3."This One's for Me and You" (featuring New Edition)
Pagani4:36
4."What Is This"
  • Emanuel Officer
  • Ralph Stacy
Stacy4:24
5."Game Changer"
  • Dixon
  • Edmonds
3:29
6."5000 Miles"
  • Daniels
  • Harmon
  • Owens
  • Daniels
  • Owens
3:31
7."You Choose Me"
Harmony4:10
8."Strung Out"
  • Wirlie Morris
  • James Smith
Morris3:52
9."Role Play"
Morris4:18
10."Gonna Cost"
Davis3:34
11."Can't Keep My Hands Off of You"
  • Daniels
  • Andre Brissett
  • Kelly
Brissett3:44
12."Guinevere"
  • Sylvester Jordan
  • Brissett
Brissett4:29
Total length:47:32

Charts

References

  1. ^ a b c Kellman, Andy. "Game Changer - Johnny Gill | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  2. ^ Johnny Gill - Game Changer (CD liner notes). J Skillz Entertainment/Caroline Records. 1790021638
  3. ^ a b "News Article - Johnny Gill". caroline.com. Caroline Records. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
  4. ^ a b "Behind Closed Doors - Johnny Gill | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  5. ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases|WebArchieve". AllAccess. Archived from the original on March 17, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  6. ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases|WebArchieve". AllAccess. Archived from the original on November 21, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  7. ^ "J SKILLZ ENTERTAINMENT, LLC - ENCINO, CA - Company Information". Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  8. ^ "Johnny Gill - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  9. ^ "Johnny Gill - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  10. ^ Charles, Melody. "Johnny Gill - Game Changer (Review)". SoulTracks. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  11. ^ "Johnny Gill Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  12. ^ "Johnny Gill Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  13. ^ "Johnny Gill Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  14. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2020.