Which singer had a 1996 debut single titled "Pony"?

Ginuwine had a 1996 debut single titled “Pony.” The song introduced Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, who recorded under the stage name Ginuwine, as a solo artist after his work with the Swing Mob collective.

Released by 550 Music and Epic Records on July 30, 1996, “Pony” was produced by Timbaland and co-written by Ginuwine, Timbaland, and Static Major. Its futuristic beat and sensual lyrics helped define the emerging late-1990s contemporary R&B sound. It served as the lead single from Ginuwine...the Bachelor.

“Pony” reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart for two weeks. A common mix-up is confusing the song’s producer, Timbaland, with its singer; Timbaland’s production is central to the record, but Ginuwine is the performing artist. The album later earned double-platinum certification in the United States.