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Tha original bachelor and gyrating genius, Ginuwine is back and in full effect with his sophomore release, "100% Ginuwine." This joint is packed with the bass lines and hooks that soared his debut release, "The Bachelor," to the top of the charts and into the hearts of millions of "sensitivity-deprived" women across the world.

Track after track, Ginuwine perfects his mastery of performing lyrical lap dances on his female audience. Naughty Ginuwine claims to see his faithful fans "when they ain't wearing nothing at all" from the posters on their wall and he also claims to "put it on them" in their freaky dreams in "No. 1 Fan." This song made me view my Ginuwine poster which is taped to the back of my door a little strangely, but besides that I thought that this was a cleverly written and produced joint. Ginuwine's ode to the thousands of X chromosome beings will surely ensure a plethora of panty-waving girls on his promotional "meet and greets" trying to prove that they are truly his number one fan.

Aaliyah makes a guest appearance on Timbaland produced "Final Warning" which has a hook and funky beat that made me groove all the way home from HMV. My favourite "jammin' in the ride" songs are ones you've probably heard before, "What's So Different" and "Same Ol' G." They are still rockin' tha crowds at tha clubs and unfortunately they bring out the "Wine-U-Gins," guys who think they're dancing like Ginuwine...

but they get it all mixed up. :)

He also does a remake of Michael Jackson's 80's classic, "She's Out of My Life," which will take listeners back to tha way slow jams used to be. Although no one can sing tha song like ol' MJ, Ginuwine does come close. It gives the fans a taste of the softer, sensitive singing style of Mr. Ginuwine.

My favourite "bump-n-grind" tracks on the album are "So Anxious," "Do You Remember," and "Two Sides to a Story." Ginuwine sings tha tracks that are sure to bring timid couples out of their cocoons, if you know what I mean. ;) So fellas, put aside your pride and stop playa hatin' on a physically fit young man, and pick tha album up. It'll be well worth it. You can always say it's your girl's anyway. :)

The final verdict: From front to back, this album is on point and is a must have for R'n'B luvin' folks in the 9-9. For more on the album and to hear and see some track from "100% Ginuwine," check out Ginuwine.com

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