Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1975 in Washington, DC), known by his stage name Ginuwine, is an American R&B singer and an occasional actor in such films like "Jawana Man". Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine has released a number of platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of the most successful R&B artists of his period.