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Provocative

Johnny Gill · 1993

47 min · 10 tracks · R&B

Smooth R&B grooves intertwine with sensual lyrics, showcasing Johnny Gill's powerful vocal range and emotional depth.

Provocative is an album by Johnny Gill, released in 1993. Smooth R&B grooves intertwine with sensual lyrics, showcasing Johnny Gill's powerful vocal range and emotional depth. The album features the hit single 'My, My, My,' which reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and showcased Gill's unique blend of smooth vocals and contemporary R&B sound. 'Provocative' is significant for its contribution to the 90s R&B scene and helped define the genre's transition during that era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Provocative sound like?

Smooth R&B grooves intertwine with sensual lyrics, showcasing Johnny Gill's powerful vocal range and emotional depth. Rooted in R&B.

What makes Provocative by Johnny Gill notable?

The album features the hit single 'My, My, My,' which reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and showcased Gill's unique blend of smooth vocals and contemporary R&B sound. 'Provocative' is significant for its contribution to the 90s R&B scene and helped define the genre's transition during that era. Released in 1993, 'Provocative' is Johnny Gill's third studio album, following his self-titled second album from 1990. At this point, Gill was solidifying his solo career after his success with New Edition, which had catapulted him into the spotlight as a prominent R&B artist.

How many songs are on Provocative?

Provocative has 10 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·47:48

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

  • 1 Provocative Standout 4:32
  • 2 The Floor 5:13
  • 3 Where No Man Has Gone Before 4:59
  • 4 I Got You Standout 4:15
  • 5 A Cute, Sweet, Love Addiction 4:00
  • 6 Long Way From Home 4:40
  • 7 Tell Me How U Want It 4:51
  • 8 Mastersuite 4:46
  • 9 Quiet Time to Play 4:47
  • 10 I Know Where I Stand 5:42

Release Date

January 1, 1993

Genre

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

47 min 48 sec