Babyface, born Kenneth Brian Edmonds, is an influential R&B singer, songwriter, and producer known for numerous classic hits and albums[2]. His discography spans multiple decades and includes acclaimed solo work, collaborations, and major songwriting credits for other artists[1].
Notable Babyface songs as a performer include:
- “Whip Appeal” — from the album Tender Lover[8]
- “It’s No Crime” — also from Tender Lover[8]
- “Every Time I Close My Eyes”
- “When Can I See You”
- “Soon as I Get Home”
- “For the Cool in You”
- “Never Keeping Secrets”
- “Nobody Knows It But Me”
- “Two Occasions” (as part of The Deele)[1]
Key albums featuring these and other songs include:
- Tender Lover (1989)
- For the Cool in You (1993)
- The Day (1996)
- Love, Marriage & Divorce (with Toni Braxton, 2014)[4]
- Return of the Tender Lover (2015)[4]
- Girls Night Out (2022) and Girls Night Out (Extended) (2023)[1][4]
In addition to his own catalog, Babyface has written and produced chart-topping hits for other artists, such as Toni Braxton’s “Breathe Again” and “You’re Makin’ Me High,” Whitney Houston’s “I’m Your Baby Tonight,” and Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road.” He is credited with 26 number-one R&B hits, underlining his extraordinary influence on modern R&B[2].
Recent releases from Babyface include singles like “Keeps On Fallin’” (featuring Ella Mai) and “Yesterday” (featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra), plus the EP HARD27 from 2024 and contributions to The Love Album: Off The Grid in 2023[1][3].
Other notable Babyface collaborations:
- “Slow Jams” (with Tamia, Portrait, Barry White)
- “(Always Be My) Sunshine” (with Jay-Z, Foxy Brown)
- “Comfortable” (with Lil Wayne)
- “Evergreen” (with Barbra Streisand)
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