Jonny McGovern

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Jonny McGovern
Born July 12, 1975 (1975-07-12) (age 32)
Origin Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genre(s) House, Dance
Occupation(s) Stand-up comedian, musician, podcaster
Years active 1998 – present
Label(s) Gay/Nerd Music
Associated acts Team PIMP, La'Mady, Linda James
Website www.GayPimp.com

Jonny McGovern (born July 12, 1975), also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.

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[edit] Early Life

Jonny McGovern was born to Mary and Rob McGovern in Brooklyn, New York. His parents traveled often and McGovern grew up primarily in Egypt and Thailand.[1] McGovern later returned to the United States to study acting at Boston University, where he earned a BFA.

[edit] Career

[edit] Early Career

McGovern stated that he was inspired to create his signature comedic character, The Gay Pimp, after listening to rap songs and interviews by Eminem. McGovern has said,

“ It started off with Eminem. I was appalled by him ripping on fags and talking mad shit. People were protesting, but how could you protest a pop star? I figured my best way of protesting was to write a big, flashy, glamorous, funny show... called The Wrong Fag to Fuck With: The Gay Pimp vs. Eminem. It was where the Gay Pimp was a pop star/superhero who came out at the MTV awards to battle Eminem. Of course it did end with Eminem getting it up the butt and being humiliated while all the gay teens were set free.[2] ”

After the songs from the show began to get heavy rotation in New York City nightclubs, McGovern was approached about making a music video for one of his songs, "Soccer Practice".[2] The video for "Soccer Practice", which received heavy rotation in dance clubs as well as notoriety on the Internet, featured McGovern in a shirt that was emblazoned with the sequined words "Gay Pimp." In it, he cavorted and simulated sex with scantily-clad men.

The success of the single garnered attention for McGovern, and he contributed commentary on a variety of VH1 shows (such as Best Week Ever, Totally Gay, and 40 Dumbest Celebrity Quotes) as well as earned a slot on Comedy Central's all-gay comedy show Out on the Edge, hosted by Alan Cumming.[3] McGovern also became a year-long correspondent for The Ricki Lake Show. A second single, "Lookin' Cute/Feelin' Cute," continued to endear him to his largest fan base of gay teenagers, despite missing the heavy exposure of "Soccer Practice."

[edit] Collaboration

Besides his own music, McGovern is involved with several other groups where he acts in roles as a song writer, producer, and performer.
To date, these groups include:

[edit] La'Mady

A transsexual rap "super group" consisting of McGovern's podcast co-host Linda James, DJ Nita, Ericka Toure Aviance, and formerly Koko Aviance. Kevin Aviance appeared on the groups signature track, This Is New York City, Bitch, but is not a member. The group's other song to date is Runway in My Street Clothes.

[edit] Linda James

Linda James (the solo recording artist, not to be confused with the actress, podcaster, model, or Bea Arthur-impersonator of the same name), has written and recorded one song with McGovern. The song is called The Bad Bump and it deals with cocaine overdose. As part of an ensemble groups La'Mady and Team PIMP, Ms. James has recorded nearly a dozen songs with Jonny McGovern.

[edit] Team Pimp

An electronica-pop-rap crossover group consisting of McGovern, Linda James, Maxine Inniss, Ericka Toure Aviance, and Adam Joseph. The group is responsible for the tracks Somethin' for the Fellas (That Like The Fellas), Dick Swang Out!, and the unreleased Run to the Dance Floor.

[edit] Gay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern

McGovern hosts Gay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern, a weekly free gay and lesbian themed podcast based out of New York City. The show began airing on January 16, 2006 and currently ranks as one of the highest weekly comedy podcast under the keyword "gay" on the iTunes music store.

[edit] Personal life

Openly gay, McGovern stated that he came out in college.[2] When asked how he differs from his character The Gay Pimp, McGovern replied, "I usually don't pop up in locker rooms and sing songs. But we have the same confidence. We have the same sense of humor. And I am surrounded by nude dudes a lot."[2]

McGovern lives in New York City with his boyfriend Kevin Kiss,[4] whom McGovern stated he plans to marry.[2]

[edit] Awards

[edit] 2007 Glammy Awards

  • Best Party Promoter
  • Best Male Entertainer
  • Best Party - Boys Gone Wild @ Mr Black's [5]

[edit] Discography

Year Tracks
2003 Dirty Gay Hits
  1. Gay Pimp Intro
  2. Dirty Gay Teen Pop Superstars
  3. Soccer Practice
  4. Hey Lil' Raver Boi
  5. Dirty Gay Stuff
  6. The Wrong Fag to Fuck With
  7. Lookin' Cute / Feelin' Cute
  8. Lookin' Cute Pt 2
  9. Dream Boi Cream Boi
  10. Koko Would Like A Bump - featuring KoKo Aviance

US Release Date: August 4, 2003
2006 This is NYC, Bitch! The East Village Mixtape
  1. This is New York City (Bitch!) - La'Mady featuring Kevin Aviance
  2. Somethin' For the Fellas (That Like the Fellas) - TEAM PIMP
  3. We Like to Freak - Jonny McGovern featuring Flawless Sabrina
  4. How to Read - Mecca
  5. The Bad Bump - Linda James featuring Corey Tut
  6. Showgirl - Ericka Toure Aviance
  7. This is How You Go-Go - Jay*
  8. Servin' it Up - Peppermint Gummy Bear
  9. KoKo Would Like a Bump - KoKo Aviance
  10. Runway in My Street Clothes - La'Mady

US Release Date: November 28, 2006
2007 Gays Gone Wild
  1. Girl, I Fucked Yo' Boyfriend
  2. Bossy Bottom - Feat. Adam Joseph, Linda James, and Ericka Toure Aviance
  3. Afterhours
  4. Somethin' for the Fellas (That Like the Fellas) - Feat. Team PIMP
  5. Orange Juice - Feat. Xander
  6. Gayboy Mansion
  7. I Likes to Have Funz
  8. Dick Swang Out! - Feat. TEAM PIMP
  9. We Like to Freak - Feat. Mother Flawless Sabrina
  10. Electroboy
  11. Don't Fall in Love With a Homo (A Song for the Ladies)
  12. Somethin' for the Fellas (5am TEAM Work Remix) - Feat. Team PIMP

US Release Date: May 9, 2007
2008 Gay Pimpin' ReMixes
  1. Don't Fall in Love With a Homo (Remix) - Jonny McGovern
  2. Girl, I Fucked Yo' Boyfriend (You Know He Did it At the Club) Remix - Jonny McGovern
  3. Bossy Bottom (Remix)
  4. Battle Cat (Remix) - Princess Extravaganza
  5. Dick Swang Out! (12-Inch Remix)- Jonny McGovern Feat. Team PIMP

additional tracks TBA US Release Date: Late Spring 2008
2008 The East Village Mixtape Volume 2
  1. Chop Me (I Dare You) - shade unlimted
  2. Battle Cat - Princess Extravaganza
  3. Gimme More - Kevin Aviance (rumored)[1]
  4. Fried Chicken/Untitled Peppermint Gummybear Track - Peppermint Gummybear

additional tracks TBA US Release Date: Late Fall 2008
Unreleased Tracks Unreleased
  1. Run to the Dance Floor - Feat. Team PIMP
  2. A Song for the Hookers (Get Laid, Get Paid) - Feat. Team PIMP

US Release Date: tba

Note:

  • In the twelfth episode of the third season of Queer as Folk, "Soccer Practice" can be seen and heard in the background of the bar scene at about 18 minutes into the episode.
  • Artist and raconteur Robert W. Richards drew the album cover for Gays Gone Wild.
  • As of June 2007, The song Somethin' For The Fellas (That Like the Fellas) held the top spot on Logo's Click List for over 14 weeks.
  • The video for "Don't Fall in Love With a Homo (A Song for the Ladies)" was released on May 1, 2008 with 25,000 views in the first day.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Waechter, Patrick Steven. (April 11, 2007). The Gay Pimp Gets Sketchy. GayPimp.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
  2. ^ a b c d e Weiss, Matthew. (May 14, 2007). After Elton Interview With Jonny McGovern. AfterElton.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
  3. ^ Jonny McGovern on Comedy Central. Retrieved on 2007-02-20.
  4. ^ Gay Pimpin' with Jonny McGovern Podcast. Retrieved on 2007-09-04.
  5. ^ Jonny McGovern Glammy Awards. Glammy Awards.

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