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Elgin

Ginuwine · 2011

53 min · 14 tracks · R&B · soul

Smooth R&B melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, embodying a mature exploration of love and relationships.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic flow throughout
  • smooth melodies for relaxation
  • introspective themes of love
  • background warmth for conversations
  • mature reflections on relationships

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Elgin' marked Ginuwine's fifth studio album and his return to music after a hiatus following 'A Man's Thoughts' in 2009. At this point, he was navigating the changing landscape of R&B, seeking to reestablish his presence in a genre increasingly dominated by younger artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Trey Songz· Usher· R. Kelly

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Heaven 3:51
  • 2 Break 4:02
  • 3 What Could Have Been 3:32
  • 4 Drink of Choice 4:45
  • 5 Why We're Fighting 3:53
  • 6 Body 3:32
  • 7 Batteries 3:31
  • 8 Kidnapped 3:07
  • 9 How Does Your Heart Forget 3:36
  • 10 First Time 3:52
  • 11 Frozen 4:47
  • 12 Busy 3:32
  • 13 Batteries (remix) 3:30
  • 14 First Time (remix) 4:14

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