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Encyclopedia > Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds
Babyface
Birth name Kenneth Brian Edmonds
Also known as Kenneth Edmonds
Born April 10, 1958 (1958-04-10) (age 49)
Origin Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Genre(s) R&B, quiet storm, urban, adult contemporary, dance, pop
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, record producer, film producer, and entrepreneur
Instrument(s) Guitar, mandolin, keyboard
Label(s) Island
Associated
acts
After 7, The Deele
Website www.babyfacemusic.com

Kenneth Brian "Babyface" Edmonds (born April 10, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana), is an American R&B and pop singer, songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, record producer, film producer, and entrepreneur. Babyface or Baby Face can refer to one of the following: An infamous 1930s bank robber, Baby Face Nelson Kenneth Babyface Edmonds, American R&B and pop record producer, musician, singer and songwriter; co-founder of LaFace Records Babyface, a song by prominent Irish rock group U2, from the 1993... Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... “Libel” redirects here. ... is the 100th day of the year (101st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... “Indianapolis” redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Rhythm and blues (disambiguation). ... Smokey Robinsons 1975 hit single provided the name for the quiet storm radio programming format and the music category. ... The term urban contemporary was coined by the late New York DJ Frankie Crocker in the mid 1970s. ... Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreciated to just AC, is a type of radio format that plays mainstream and pop music, without hip-hop or rap since, as per the name, it is geared more towards adults than teens. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... For the UK magazine, see Guitarist (magazine). ... A keyboardist is a musician who plays keyboard instruments. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... For the sequel to the computer game Entrepreneur, which has no article of its own, see The Corporate Machine. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... This article is about the musical instrument. ... Look up keyboard in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... After 7 was an R&B group founded in 1988 by brothers Melvin and Kevon Edmonds, and Keith Mitchell. ... Kenneth Babyface Edmonds Kenneth Babyface Edmonds (born April 10, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is a successful African American R&B and pop singer, songwriter, keyboardist, record producer, film producer, and entreprenuer. ... is the 100th day of the year (101st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... “Indianapolis” redirects here. ... Contemporary R&B is a music genre of American popular music, the current iteration of the genre that began in the 1940s as rhythm and blues music. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... For the UK magazine, see Guitarist (magazine). ... A keyboardist is a musician who plays keyboard instruments. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... For the sequel to the computer game Entrepreneur, which has no article of its own, see The Corporate Machine. ...

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Biography

Early career

Edmonds,who is the 5th of six brothers, attended North Central High School and as a shy youth, wrote songs to express his emotions. Edmonds later played with funk megastar Bootsy Collins, who tagged him "Babyface" while he was still a teen, and the nickname has stuck with him throughout his life. He also played in the groups Manchild (which had a 1977 hit "Especially for You" with band member Daryl Simmons), then in the light-funk and R&B group The Deele (which also included Antonio "L.A." Reid), with whom he would later form a successful partnership. In 1988, both Babyface and Reid left the group. The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... William Bootsy Collins (born October 26, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a pioneering funk bassist, singer, and songwriter. ... Manchild is a term meaning a man who exudes many child-like qualities, but mainly refers to adult immaturity, and someone who refuses to grow up. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Kenneth Babyface Edmonds Kenneth Babyface Edmonds (born April 10, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is a successful African American R&B and pop singer, songwriter, keyboardist, record producer, film producer, and entreprenuer. ... Antonio L.A. Reid is the co-founder of LaFace Records. ...


Commercial success

In the late 1980s, he was responsible for contributing to the creation of new jack swing and was responsible for writing music for the likes of Bobby Brown, Karyn White, Pebbles and Paula Abdul. In 1989, Edmonds co-founded LaFace Records with Reid. Two of the label's first artists Toni Braxton and TLC achieved massive success. Braxton's eponymous 1993 debut album went on to sell over eight-million copies, and earned her a Grammy Award as the year's best new artist in 1994. Meanwhile, TLC's two albums on LaFace — 1992's Ooooooohhh.... On the TLC Tip and 1994's CrazySexyCool — combined to sell more than 15 million copies, and CrazySexyCool won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best R&B album. Edmonds was also instrumental in forming the popular late-90's R&B group, Az Yet. New Jack Swing, or swingbeat, is a hybrid style of R&B combined with hip hop, popular from the late-1980s into the mid-1990s. ... This article is about the R&B singer. ... Karyn White (born October 14, 1965) is a Grammy Award-nominated Pop/R&B singer who became popular during the late 1980s. ... Pebbles may refer to: Pebble, a small rock Perri Reid (b. ... Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American multi-platinum selling Grammy Award-winning singer, dancer, television personality, jewelry designer, and Emmy Award-winning choreographer. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... LaFace Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. LaFace was formed in 1989 as a joint venture between the producing duo Antonio LA Reid & Kenneth Babyface Edmonds and Arista Records. ... Toni Michelle Braxton (born October 7, 1968 in Severn, Maryland) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress who was popular during the 1990s. ... TLC was an American music group, whose repertoire spans R&B, hip hop and pop. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Grammy for Best New Artist has been awarded since 1960. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Ooooooohhh. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... CrazySexyCool is a bestselling R&B/hip hop album by the group TLC, released on November 15, 1994. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Grammy Award for Best R&B Album has been awarded since 1995. ... Az Yet are an American R&B group from Philadelphia, best known for their hits, Last Night and remake of Hard to Say Im Sorry. Formed in 1990 initially as a duo with Shawn Rivera and Dion Allen, they were later joined by Kenny Terry who they found singing...


Edmonds is also behind some of the biggest successes in contemporary music. “I’m Your Baby Tonight”, produced for Whitney Houston, is his first #1 hit in the US. He also wrote and produced Boyz II Men's "End of the Road" and "I'll Make Love To You", both of which established records for the longest stay at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He co-wrote, co-produced, and provided backing vocals on Madonna's 1995 7 week-#1 hit "Take a Bow", he shared billing with Eric Clapton on the chart-topping Grammy winner "Change the World" from the Phenomenon soundtrack. He also wrote and produced the #1 hit "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" for Whitney Houston as well as the rest of the critically acclaimed 10 million selling Waiting to Exhale soundtrack in 1995, which spawned additional hits for Houston, Brandy and Mary J.Blige. Additionally, he has produced and written music for many artists including Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Pebbles, Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston, Brandy, Mary J.Blige, Tamia, Janet Jackson, Shola Ama, Whitney Houston, Sisqo, Dru Hill, Céline Dion, Katharine McPhee, Mariah Carey, Vanessa Williams, En Vogue, Eric Clapton, Madonna, Aretha Franklin, Japanese singer Ken Hirai, Pink, Sheena Easton, Marc Nelson and Phil Collins among others, and he has received an amazing three consecutive Grammy Awards for Producer of the Year, in 19951997. Im Your Baby Tonight is the lead single and title track off Whitney Houstons third studio album, Im Your Baby Tonight. ... Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963) is a six-time Grammy award winning, American R&B singer, soprano, pianist, actress, film producer, and former model. ... Boyz II Men is an American R&B/soul singing group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... For other uses, see End of the Road (disambiguation). ... Ill Make Love To You is a 1994 #1 hit single by R&B group Boyz II Men for the Motown label. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... This article is about the American entertainer. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... For the song by Muse, see Black Holes and Revelations. ... Eric Patrick Clapton CBE (born 30 March 1945), nicknamed Slowhand, is a Grammy Award winning English guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. ... Exhale (Shoop Shoop) is a 1995 hit single by R&B singer Whitney Houston, featured on the soundtrack of the film Waiting to Exhale, in which she also starred. ... Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963) is a six-time Grammy award winning, American R&B singer, soprano, pianist, actress, film producer, and former model. ... Waiting to Exhale is a 1995 movie directed by Forest Whitaker. ... Brandy on the cover of her album Full Moon Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979 in McComb, Mississippi), known professionally as Brandy, is an African American pop/R&B singer and actress. ... This article or section may contain excessive or improper use of copyrighted images and/or audio files. ... Toni Michelle Braxton (born October 7, 1968 in Severn, Maryland) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress who was popular during the 1990s. ... Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958), commonly known as MJ as well as the King of Pop, is an American musician, entertainer, and pop icon whose successful career and controversial personal life have been a part of pop culture for the last three decades. ... Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American multi-platinum selling Grammy Award-winning singer, dancer, television personality, jewelry designer, and Emmy Award-winning choreographer. ... Pebbles may refer to: Pebble, a small rock Perri Reid (b. ... This article is about the R&B singer. ... Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963) is a six-time Grammy award winning, American R&B singer, soprano, pianist, actress, film producer, and former model. ... Brandy on the cover of her album Full Moon Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979 in McComb, Mississippi), known professionally as Brandy, is an African American pop/R&B singer and actress. ... This article or section may contain excessive or improper use of copyrighted images and/or audio files. ... Tamia Washington (born May 9, 1975), professionally known as Tamia, is an American R&B singer born in Canada. ... Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, activist, and pop icon. ... Shola Ama (born Mathurin Campbell, 18 March 1979, in Paddington, London) is an English singer who scored her biggest hit in 1997 with a cover of Randy Crawfords You Might Need Somebody. She is half Caribbean (of Dominican & St. ... Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963) is a six-time Grammy award winning, American R&B singer, soprano, pianist, actress, film producer, and former model. ... Sisqo on the cover of his 1999 LP Unleash the Dragon. ... Dru Hill is an American singing group, most popular during the late 1990s, whose repertoire included R&B, soul, and gospel music. ... Céline Marie Claudette Dion, OC, OQ, (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian pop singer and occasional songwriter. ... This article is about the singer. ... Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, and actress. ... Vanessa Lynn Williams This article is about Vanessa Williams the actress and singer, for the actress on Melrose Place see Vanessa Williams (actress). ... En Vogue is a Grammy nominated American female R&B vocal quartet assembled by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy. ... 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In the mid-1990s, Edmonds and his then wife, Tracey Edmonds, expanded into the business of motion pictures, setting up "Edmonds Production Company" and producing films such as Soul Food (1997) and Josie and the Pussycats (2001). They are the current executive producers of the hit BET reality series College Hill. Edmonds also worked with David Foster to compose "The Power of the Dream", the official song of the 1996 Summer Olympics. Linda Thompson provided the lyrics. For the band, see 1990s (band). ... Tracie Spencer on the cover of her 1988 debut album. ... For other uses see film (disambiguation) Film refers to the celluliod media on which movies are printed Film — also called movies, the cinema, the silver screen, moving pictures, photoplays, picture shows, flicks, or motion pictures, — is a field that encompasses motion pictures as an art form or as... For the type of cuisine, see soul food. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... This article is about Universals 2001 Josie and the Pussycats movie. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Bet may refer to: Look up bet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... College Hill is a reality television series that visits historically black colleges. ... For other persons named David Foster, see David Foster (disambiguation). ... The 1996 Summer h Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ... Elvis Presley & Linda Thompson Linda Diane Thompson (born May 23, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American actress and songwriter. ...


In 1999, a 25-mile (40-km) stretch of Interstate 65 that runs through Indianapolis was renamed Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway. This article is about the year. ... Interstate 65 (abbreviated I-65) is an Interstate Highway in the United States. ... The Indianapolis skyline Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana. ...


In October 2005, Edmonds and his wife, Tracey, announced that they were ending their marriage of thirteen years. They have two sons. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Babyface also participated as a duet partner on the FOX reality show Celebrity Duets. This article is about the animal. ... Reality television is a genre of television programming in which the fortunes of real life people (as opposed to fictional characters played by actors) are followed. ... Celebrity Duets, a U.S. reality television show of the progressive game-show type, combined celebrities of different backgrounds with professional singers in a weekly elimination competition. ...


Babyface has been in the studio for about two years with Ashanti to produce her forthcoming album The Declaration.[citation needed] Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas (born October 13, 1980), better known as Ashanti, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer, model, and fashion designer who rose to fame in the early 2000s. ... Singles from The Declaration Released: September 2007 The Declaration is the upcoming fourth album by American R&B/pop singer Ashanti. ...


Babyface has recently signed a new deal with Island Records to release his new album, His new album, Playlist, consist of eight cover songs which includes Bob Dylan’s "Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door," Dan Fogelberg’s "Longer," Dave Loggin's "Please Come To Boston", Bread's "Diary", Jim Croce's "Time In A Bottle," Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" and James Taylor’s "Fire & Rain" and "Shower The People". The two original works in the album are entitled "Not Going Nowhere" and "The Soldier Song". It was released on September 18, 2007. It will be the first album on the newly re-launched Mercury Records Label.[1] Island Records is a record label that was founded by British record producers in Jamaica. ...


Discography

Albums

Lovers is the debut album from R&B singer, Babyface. ... Tender Lover is the second album by R&B singer, Babyface. ... A Closer Look is the third album by R&B singer, Babyface. ... For the Cool in You is the forth album from R&B artist, Babyface. ... The Day is the fifth album by R&B artist, Babyface. ... Christmas with Babyface is a holiday album by R&B singer, Babyface. ... Face2Face is the tenth album from R&B singer, Babyface. ... Grown & Sexy is the fourteenth album by R&B singer, Babyface. ... Playlist is the upcoming album by Babyface. ...

Compilations, Remix, Live, Greatest Hits and Unreleased

Unplugged is a live album from R&B artist, Babyface. ... A Collection Of His Greatest Hits is the eighth album by R&B artist, Babyface and is a compilation of some of his singles. ... Love Songs is the ninth album by R&B artist, Babyface and is a compilation of some of his songs. ... The Essential Babyface is the eleventh album by R&B artist, Babyface and is a compilation of some of his singles. ... A Love Story is the twelfth album by R&B artist, Babyface. ... The Other Side Of Cool is the thirteenth album by R&B artist, Babyface and is a remix compilation of some of his singles. ...

Singles

Year Title Chart Positions Album
US US R&B UK Singles Chart
1986 "Lovers" - 42 - Lovers
1987 "I Love You Babe" - 8 - Lovers
1987 "If We Try" - 65 - Lovers
1987 "Mary Mack" - 29 - Lovers
1989 "Love Saw It" (duet with Karyn White) - 1 - Karyn White's Karyn White (original version)
A Closer Look (remix version)
1989 "It's No Crime" 7 1 - Tender Lover
1989 "Tender Lover" 14 1 86 Tender Lover
1990 "Whip Appeal" 6 2 - Tender Lover
1990 "My Kinda Girl" 30 3 - Tender Lover
1990 "Love Makes Things Happen" (duet with Pebbles) 13 1 - Pebbles' Always (original version)
A Closer Look (remix version)
1992 "Give U My Heart" (duet with Toni Braxton) 29 2 - Boomerang soundtrack
1993 "For the Cool in You" 81 10 - For The Cool In You
1993 "Never Keeping Secrets" 15 3 - For The Cool In You
1994 "And Our Feelings" 21 8 - For The Cool In You
1994 "Rock Bottom" - - 50 For The Cool In You
1994 "When Can I See You" 4 6 35 For The Cool In You
1994 "Dream Away" (with Lisa Stansfield) - - - The Pagemaster soundtrack
1995 "Someone to Love" (with Jon B) 10 7 - Jon B's Bonafide
1996 "This Is for the Lover in You" (featuring Jody Watley, LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, and Jeffrey Daniel) 6 2 12 The Day
1997 "Everytime I Close My Eyes" (featuring Mariah Carey and Kenny G) 6 5 13 The Day
1997 "How Come How Long" (featuring Stevie Wonder) - - 10 The Day
1997 "Sunshine" (with Jay-Z and Foxy Brown) - - 25 -
1998 "Fire" (duet with Des'ree) - - - Hav' Plenty soundtrack
2000 "Reason for Breathing" - 59 - A Collection of His Greatest Hits
2001 "There She Goes" 31 10 - Face 2 Face
2001 "What If" 80 28 - Face 2 Face
2004 "The Loneliness" - 49 - Grown & Sexy
2005 "Sorry for the Stupid Things" - 65 - Grown & Sexy
2005 "Grown & Sexy" - 51 - Grown & Sexy

“Hot 100” redirects here. ... The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, formerly known as Top Soul Singles, Top Black Singles, and Top R&B Singles (before the hip-hop term was added in the late 1990s), lists the most popular songs, calculated weekly by airplay and sales, in traditionally African American venues... “British Hit Singles” redirects here. ... See also: Musical groups established in 1986 Record labels established in 1986 // 1986 - Goo Goo Dolls are formed in Buffalo, New York. ... See also: Musical groups established in 1987 Record labels established in 1987 // January 3 - Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ... See also: Musical groups established in 1987 Record labels established in 1987 // January 3 - Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ... 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See also: 1990 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1990 Record labels established in 1990 list of years in music // January 21 - MTVs Unplugged premieres on cable television with musical guest, Squeeze February 6 - Billy Idol is involved in a serious motorcycle accident, resulting in several broken bones. ... See also: 1990 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1990 Record labels established in 1990 list of years in music // January 21 - MTVs Unplugged premieres on cable television with musical guest, Squeeze February 6 - Billy Idol is involved in a serious motorcycle accident, resulting in several broken bones. ... Love Makes Things Happen is the title of a number-one R&B single by Pebbles and Babyface. ... This biographical article or section needs additional references for verification. ... See also: 1992 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1992 Record labels established in 1992 // 1992 was a pivotal year in the development of music. ... Give U My Heart is the first single released by Toni Braxton, in 1992, off the Boomerang soundtrack. ... Toni Michelle Braxton (born October 7, 1968 in Severn, Maryland) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress who was popular during the 1990s. ... See also: 1993 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1993 Record labels established in 1993 // Date Unknown- Christian Rock label Tooth and Nail Records is formed. ... See also: 1993 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1993 Record labels established in 1993 // Date Unknown- Christian Rock label Tooth and Nail Records is formed. ... See also: 1994 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1994 Record labels established in 1994 // January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los Angeles, California. ... 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Songwriting/ Production credits

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References

  1. ^ Babyface official website on Island Records. n/a. Island Records (January 20, 2007).

Knocked out by Paula Abdul


External links

  • Official Website
  • Babyface at WikiMusicGuide


 

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