Last week,  we attended Ginuwine’s album listening party held at Taj Lounge in NYC.  There has been a lot of buzz about his return to the R&B game, with his new album A Man’s Thoughts, but are people really ready to hear Ginuwine again?  With artists like Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, and Chris Brown having the charts on lock, is there room for him?   ATF sat down with crooner to see what he has been up to since he been gone, discussed the direction of his new album, and who is he digging right now. You can check all this after the jump..

Ginuwine has been in the industry for a very long time, make that since 1996 and most of us have all grown up on his music.  We know you all remember  Pony right?  His last album was Back II Da Basics which dropped in 2005, so it’s been awhile since we heard something from the guy, and he is back with a  new album and ready for us to hear him again.

With the new album, we will be able to see a more mature side of Ginuwine .  He is showing growth and a new found sex appeal.  Hear what he had to say about the project below:

There were rumors floating around that Ginuwine and Timbaland were beefing! This duo was unstoppable all through the 90’s, producing hit after hit. We were shocked when we heard those rumors, and you know Ian Jarrell had to ask him about the relationship between him and Tim these days. We also found out what artist he is feeling right now.

Later in the week, we also attended the Listening Session for A Man’s Thoughts @ Taj Lounge in NYC. The event was run very smoothly and Ginuwine was also there to meet and greet guests. When albums are played in a club-esque environment people usually don’t pay attention, but people were really trying to get a feel for the new album.

We can honestly say that Ginuwine hasn’t changed a bit, just grew up a little. The songs are still soulful and emotion fueled, yet at the same time, didn’t leave his sexy side behind. He still brings the baby-making tracks! View the album cover & tracklisting below:

Tracklist:

1. Interlude
2.Show Off
3. Trouble ft. Bun B
4. Last Chance
5. Interlude
6. One Time For Love
7. Open The Door
8. Get Involved ft. Timbaland & Missy Elliott
9. Orchestra
10. Touch Me
11. Lying To Each Other
12. Even When I’m Mad
13. Bridge To Love ft. Brandy
14. Used To Be The One
15. Show Me The Way

Notable Attendees for the event included: Angela Yee, Joe, Monee Perry, Kedar Massenburg, Ira Dewitt, Theda Sandiford
Giuwine’s upcoming sixth album A Man’s Thoughts due out June 23rd

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Special Thanks to Theda & Asylum Records and Chey for the invite & interview

More on Ginuwine HERE