Gina Thompson
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Gina Thompson is an American R&B vocalist. Born to Edward L. Thompson, Sr. and Eugenia Thompson, Gina Thomson began singing at an early age and was signed to her first recording contract with Mercury Records
shortly after graduating high school.
was Gina Thompson's first album. Released in 1996, it featured production by Missy Elliott
and Diddy
, and featured appearances by Elliott, Diddy, and Craig Mack
, among others. Her first single from the album, "The Things You Do", was a success, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100
charts, and number 12 on Billboard
' s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Her song, "You Bring the Sunshine", was produced by John jon and was included on the NBA @ 50 compilation album as the lead single. It peaked at number 53 on the Hot 100.
Also in 1996 Thompson performed background vocals for the song "Cold Rock A Party" by MC Lyte
featuring Missy Elliott and Puff Daddy. She also appeared on Lyte's 1998 album Seven & Seven, on the track 'It's All Yours". Later work included "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", a re-imagining of the 1955 Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers hit of the same name
. Thompson's "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," featuring Missy Elliott and rapper Mocha, was featured in the 1998 Lymon biopic Why Do Fools Fall in Love
and its soundtrack. The singer also appeared on Missy Elliott's second album, Da Real World
. By the latter part of 1998, Thompson's debut was certified Platinum by the RIAA after an estimate of one million copies of the album were sold.
Thompson's second album, If You Only Knew
, was set to be released on September 21, 1999 on Elektra Records
through Missy Elliott's The Goldmind Inc.
imprint. Two singles were released in advance of the album's anticipated release date: "Ya Di Ya", featuring Elliott, peaked at number 38 on the R&B chart, while "Caught Up", featuring rapper Beanie Sigel
, failed to chart. The album was shelved, and Thompson asked to be released from her contract. Thompson continued to perform as an independent artist, and began work on a third album in 2008.
On July 28, 2008, Gina Thompson released a song "We Don't Talk No More (Dancehall Remix)" as the lead single for her official second studio album, Missing You
. On February 23, 2009, Thompson released the album through Blue Mountain Records/Sunset Urban Records
; the album was released as a digital download on online markets, while physical copies of the album were released through Amazon
. Because of lack of charting performance and no promotion provided for the album, Thompson was dropped from the label.
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
shortly after graduating high school.
Recording career
Nobody Does It BetterNobody Does It Better (album)
Nobody Does It Better is the debut studio album by American R&B singer Gina Thompson. It was released through Mercury Records on August 13, 1996. The album was led by the hit single, "The Things That You Do". The "Bad Boy Remix", featuring Missy Elliott, version of the song was released as the...
was Gina Thompson's first album. Released in 1996, it featured production by Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
and Diddy
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
, and featured appearances by Elliott, Diddy, and Craig Mack
Craig Mack
Craig Mack is an American Grammy nominated rapper, who gained fame on Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Entertainment record label in the 1990s. Although his first single was released under the name MC EZ in 1988, he is best known for his 1994 hit single "Flava In Ya Ear", which was released under his real name...
, among others. Her first single from the album, "The Things You Do", was a success, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
charts, and number 12 on Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Also in 1996 Thompson performed background vocals for the song "Cold Rock A Party" by MC Lyte
MC Lyte
MC Lyte is an American rapper who first gained fame in the late-1980s becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988's critically acclaimed Lyte as a Rock.-Early life:...
featuring Missy Elliott and Puff Daddy. She also appeared on Lyte's 1998 album Seven & Seven, on the track 'It's All Yours". Later work included "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", a re-imagining of the 1955 Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers hit of the same name
Why Do Fools Fall in Love (song)
"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" is a song that was originally a hit for early New York City-based rock and roll group Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers in 1956. It reached No. 1 on the R&B chart, No. 6 on Billboards Pop Singles chart, and number one on the UK Singles Chart...
. Thompson's "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," featuring Missy Elliott and rapper Mocha, was featured in the 1998 Lymon biopic Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Why Do Fools Fall in Love (film)
Why Do Fools Fall in Love is an American romantic drama, directed by Gregory Nava and released by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film is a biographical film of the brief but intense life of R&B/Rock & Roll singer Frankie Lymon, lead singer of the pioneering rock and roll group Frankie Lymon & the...
and its soundtrack. The singer also appeared on Missy Elliott's second album, Da Real World
Da Real World
Da Real World is the second studio album by American rapper by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. The album is noted for adding a raunchier and darker style to Missy's music, as well as the repetitive usage of "bitch" in a majority of her songs...
. By the latter part of 1998, Thompson's debut was certified Platinum by the RIAA after an estimate of one million copies of the album were sold.
Thompson's second album, If You Only Knew
If You Only Knew (album)
If You Only Knew is the second album by American R&B singer Gina Thompson. It was scheduled to be released through Elektra Records/East West Records on September 21, 1999, however it was shelved due to the failure and lack of commercial success for her lead singles, "Ya Di Ya" and "Caught Up"...
, was set to be released on September 21, 1999 on Elektra Records
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
through Missy Elliott's The Goldmind Inc.
The Goldmind Inc.
The Goldmind, Inc. is an American record label founded by hip hop artist Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. Elliott was once distributed through Elektra Entertainment Group, and more recently by Atlantic Records before starting her own label. The Goldmind, Inc...
imprint. Two singles were released in advance of the album's anticipated release date: "Ya Di Ya", featuring Elliott, peaked at number 38 on the R&B chart, while "Caught Up", featuring rapper Beanie Sigel
Beanie Sigel
Dwight Grant , also known as Beanie Sigel, is a American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,most recently he was in talks with 50 Cent to sign with G-Unit Records and is a former member/artist of Dame Dash Music Group and Roc-A-Fella Records where he had formed a close association with rappers...
, failed to chart. The album was shelved, and Thompson asked to be released from her contract. Thompson continued to perform as an independent artist, and began work on a third album in 2008.
On July 28, 2008, Gina Thompson released a song "We Don't Talk No More (Dancehall Remix)" as the lead single for her official second studio album, Missing You
Missing You (Gina Thompson album)
Missing You is the official second studio album by Gina Thompson. It was released in February 2009 through Blue Mountain Records, Sunset Urban Records, & her own label, MaLjo Entertainment...
. On February 23, 2009, Thompson released the album through Blue Mountain Records/Sunset Urban Records
Sunset Urban Records
Sunset Urban Records is an independent record label and entertainment company.In 2006, Don Lichterman founded Sunset Records. The company was started by distributing licensed material through its Sunset Strategic Marketing Company, its Sunset Home Visual Entertainment , its Sunset Live...
; the album was released as a digital download on online markets, while physical copies of the album were released through Amazon
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
. Because of lack of charting performance and no promotion provided for the album, Thompson was dropped from the label.
Albums
- 1996: Nobody Does It BetterNobody Does It Better (album)Nobody Does It Better is the debut studio album by American R&B singer Gina Thompson. It was released through Mercury Records on August 13, 1996. The album was led by the hit single, "The Things That You Do". The "Bad Boy Remix", featuring Missy Elliott, version of the song was released as the...
- 1999: If You Only KnewIf You Only Knew (album)If You Only Knew is the second album by American R&B singer Gina Thompson. It was scheduled to be released through Elektra Records/East West Records on September 21, 1999, however it was shelved due to the failure and lack of commercial success for her lead singles, "Ya Di Ya" and "Caught Up"...
- 2009: Missing YouMissing You (Gina Thompson album)Missing You is the official second studio album by Gina Thompson. It was released in February 2009 through Blue Mountain Records, Sunset Urban Records, & her own label, MaLjo Entertainment...
Singles
- 1996: "The Things You Do" (#41 US, #12 US R&B)
- 1997: "You Bring the Sunshine"
- 1998: "It's All Yours" (MC LyteMC LyteMC Lyte is an American rapper who first gained fame in the late-1980s becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988's critically acclaimed Lyte as a Rock.-Early life:...
featuring Gina Thompson) - 1999: "Ya Di Ya" (featuring Missy ElliottMissy ElliottMelissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
) (#38 US R&B) - 1999: "Caught Up" (featuring Beanie SigelBeanie SigelDwight Grant , also known as Beanie Sigel, is a American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,most recently he was in talks with 50 Cent to sign with G-Unit Records and is a former member/artist of Dame Dash Music Group and Roc-A-Fella Records where he had formed a close association with rappers...
) - 2008: "We Don't Talk No More (Dancehall Remix)"
External links
- http://www.ginathompsononline.com