Game Changer (album)

For other uses, see Game Changer (disambiguation).
Game Changer
Studio album by Johnny Gill
Released December 9, 2014 (2014-12-09)[1]
Genre R&B
Length 47:32
Label
Producer Johnny Gill (exec.), Gregg Pagani, Chuck Harmony, Ralph Stacy, Babyface, Antonio Dixon, Wirlie Morris, Vidal Davis, Andre Brissett[3]
Johnny Gill chronology
Still Winning
(2011)		 Game Changer
(2014)
Singles from Game Changer
  1. "Behind Closed Doors"
    Released: August 12, 2014[4]
  2. "Game Changer"
    Released: 2015
  3. "This One's For Me And You"
    Released: 2015
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Game Changer is the seventh studio album by American contemporary R&B recording artist Johnny Gill, released December 9, 2014, by Gill's own label J Skillz Entertainment[1][5] in conjunction with Caroline Records.[2] The album's release was preceded by the lead single "Behind Closed Doors";[4] and it debuted at #56 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on the Billboard R&B chart.[6][7]


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".[8]

Track listing

[1]

No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Your Body"  
 3:35
2. "Behind Closed Doors"  
 3:50
3. "This One's for Me and You" (featuring New Edition)
  • Carlos Battey
  • Steven Battey
  • Greg Pagani
  • Damon Sharpe
  • Lance Tolbert
 4:36
4. "What Is This"  
  • Emanuel Officer
  • Ralph Stacy
 4:24
5. "Game Changer"  
 3:29
6. "5000 Miles"  
  • Jaramye Daniels
  • Charles Harmon
  • Kyle Owens
 3:31
7. "You Choose Me"  
 4:10
8. "Strung Out"  
  • Wirlie Morris
  • James Smith
 3:52
9. "Role Play"  
  • Michael Snyder
  • Wirlie Morris
 4:18
10. "Gonna Cost"  
 3:34
11. "Can't Keep My Hands Off of You"  Jaramye Daniels 3:44
12. "Guinevere"  S. Jordan 4:29
Total length:
 47:32

Chart positions

Chart (2014-2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 56
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] 4
US R&B Albums (Billboard)[7] 6

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Kellman, Andy. "Game Changer - Johnny Gill | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "News Article - Johnny Gill". caroline.com. Caroline Records. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
  3. ↑ Johnny Gill - Game Changer (CD liner notes). J Skillz Entertainment/Caroline Records. 1790021638
  4. 1 2 "Behind Closed Doors - Johnny Gill | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  5. ↑ "J SKILLZ ENTERTAINMENT, LLC - ENCINO, CA - Company Information". Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  6. 1 2 "Johnny Gill - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  7. 1 2 "Johnny Gill - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  8. ↑ Charles, Melody. "Johnny Gill - Game Changer (Review)". SoulTracks. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Johnny Gill - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 21, 2014.

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