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Johnny Gill: Boy Band Member to R & B Legend
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Vivica sits down with R & B legend Johnny Gill, whose recent album “Game Changer 2” debuted at #1. They share an entertaining conversation about growing up as a preacher’s son with a family steeped in music to becoming a member of one of the hottest boy bands of the 80’s and 90’s, New Edition. Johnny reveals behind-the-scenes stories about being 19 in a boy band and how he avoided the dark side of stardom unlike other members of the group. Vivica and Johnny reminisce about their days working together with Patti La Belle in the play “Out All Night,” how Vivica coached him in acting, and how he mesmerized everyone with his amazing voice. Johnny reflects on how Stevie Wonder inspired and gave him a gift he’ll cherish forever. Johnny’s latest single, “Soul of a Woman" was inspired by his mother and grandmother and the lessons they taught him growing up. Johnny opens up about his relationship with Tiffany Haddish and her role alongside him in the “Soul of a Woman” music video. Johnny would have been touring at this time but Coronavirus sidelined that. Johnny hilariously shares his domestic challenges that include figuring out how to cook and clean for the first time in 53 years! Johnny also reveals how he’s remained a very private man and why he protects himself and family from the public eye. Johnny shares the joys and challenges of being a father and why it’s so important for him to be present in his son’s life, teach him good decision making, and groom him to be a strong leader. What would Johnny have become if he wasn’t a performer? His answer will knock you out! Vivica and Johnny share today’s hustling hack of #GODISGOOD and how faith can manifest love and gratitude in your life!
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58 episoade
Manage episode 275187052 series 2811489
Vivica sits down with R & B legend Johnny Gill, whose recent album “Game Changer 2” debuted at #1. They share an entertaining conversation about growing up as a preacher’s son with a family steeped in music to becoming a member of one of the hottest boy bands of the 80’s and 90’s, New Edition. Johnny reveals behind-the-scenes stories about being 19 in a boy band and how he avoided the dark side of stardom unlike other members of the group. Vivica and Johnny reminisce about their days working together with Patti La Belle in the play “Out All Night,” how Vivica coached him in acting, and how he mesmerized everyone with his amazing voice. Johnny reflects on how Stevie Wonder inspired and gave him a gift he’ll cherish forever. Johnny’s latest single, “Soul of a Woman" was inspired by his mother and grandmother and the lessons they taught him growing up. Johnny opens up about his relationship with Tiffany Haddish and her role alongside him in the “Soul of a Woman” music video. Johnny would have been touring at this time but Coronavirus sidelined that. Johnny hilariously shares his domestic challenges that include figuring out how to cook and clean for the first time in 53 years! Johnny also reveals how he’s remained a very private man and why he protects himself and family from the public eye. Johnny shares the joys and challenges of being a father and why it’s so important for him to be present in his son’s life, teach him good decision making, and groom him to be a strong leader. What would Johnny have become if he wasn’t a performer? His answer will knock you out! Vivica and Johnny share today’s hustling hack of #GODISGOOD and how faith can manifest love and gratitude in your life!
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58 episoade
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