As a final note, two new songs are included, "When Men Grow Old" and "Reason for Breathing," as well as a live, unplugged version of a hit he wrote for Eric Clapton, "Change the World." For completists, this collection is thoroughly lacking, but for the casual listener, it's a pleasure nonetheless. Other omissions include his hit duet with Pebbles, "Love Makes Things Happen," his hit duet with Toni Braxton, "Give U My Heart," early singles "Mary Mack" and "Lovers," later singles "And Our Feelings" and "Rock Bottom," as well as his har- to-find duet with Lisa Stansfield, "Dream Away," and his Top Ten hit with protégé Jon B., "Someone to Love." Omitting those songs in favor of non-hit album tracks such as "Soon as I Get Home" seems a tad bewildering. Incidentally, both those songs were remixed (and greatly improved) when released as singles, so their inclusion on this hits package would have been a huge bonus for the singer's fans. Glaring omissions include two hits from his Tender Lover album, those being "My Kinda Girl" and the title track. However, despite the inclusion of some of his best ballads and up-tempo hits, this album suffers from several glaring omissions, and leaves one hoping for a more complete product, or at least a second volume to complement what's lacking in this one. His up-tempo numbers, such as "It's No Crime" and the Shalamar cover, "This Is for the Lover in You," are just as engaging. "Everytime I Close My Eyes," "Never Keeping Secrets," and "When Can I See You" are quintessential slow jam Babyface. He also established himself as a top-rate balladeer, as evidenced by the songs on this selection. At his peak in the mid-'90s, Babyface was arguably the American music industry's hottest producer/songwriter.
His 1994 single “When Can I See You” reached No.In 1993, Babyface won his first Grammys, taking home Producer of the Year (Non-Classical) and Best R&B Song for Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road.” The single stayed atop the Billboard Hot 100 for a record 13 weeks.1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. On the strength of the singles “Whip Appeal,” “It’s No Crime,” and “Tender Lover,” Babyface’s 1989 sophomore album, Tender Lover, landed at No.(He would eventually go on to establish his own label called Soda Pop Records in 2009.) The label’s roster included icons like TLC, Usher, OutKast, and Toni Braxton. Babyface and Reid founded LaFace Records in 1989.They later formed a production duo that scored hits for artists like Bobby Brown, Karyn White, and Johnny Gill. During the early ’80s, Babyface played keyboards in the group The Deele, which is how he met L.A.He got the nickname Babyface-a testament to his youthful appearance-from legendary funk bassist Bootsy Collins.
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From an early age, he wrote songs to express his emotions and dreamed of a professional career in music. Babyface was raised in a family of six in Indianapolis, Indiana.He’s also crafted hits for everyone from Madonna and Boyz II Men to Eric Clapton and Fall Out Boy.
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Babyface ruled the charts in the ’90s with his smooth R&B sound.