Babyface Lyrics

Babyface Info:

Birth name:
Kenneth Brian Edmonds

Also known as:
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds

Born:
April 10, 1959 (age )

From:
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.

Partner:
Nicole Pantenburg (2007-)

Spouses:
Tracey Edmonds (m. 1992-2005)
Denise Edmonds (m. 1980)

Children:
Peyton Nicole Edmonds
Brandon Edmonds
Dylan Michael Edmonds

Siblings:
Kevon Edmonds, Melvin Edmonds

Genres:
R&B, soul, new jack swing

Occupations:
Singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, record producer, film producer, entrepreneur

Instruments:
Guitar, mandolin, keyboard

Years active:
1977-present

Name Origin:
He played with funk performer Bootsy Collins, who called him "Babyface" because of his cute face while he was still a teen.

Got His Start:
in the groups Manchild and The Deele

Associated acts:
K-Ci & JoJo, Whitney Houston, After 7, The Deele, Az Yet, Michael Jackson, Ariana Grande, Jon B., Eric Clapton, Boyz II Men, Milestone, Manchild, Vanessa L. Williams, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, Tamia, Paula Abdul, Tevin Campbell, TLC, El DeBarge, Toni Braxton, JLS

Notable instruments:
Acoustic guitar, piano

Babyface Trivia:
• In 1999, a 25-mile (40-km) stretch of Interstate 65 that runs through Indianapolis was renamed Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

Babyface Quotes:
Initially I wanted to be Muhammad Ali. But then I got into a fight and I got my butt kicked, so I figured I could choose something else.

Every time I think of it I pinch myself 'cause I don't believe it's true, that someone like you loves me too.

How come, how long, it's not right, it's so wrong. Do we let it just go on, Turn our backs and carry on?

His music transcends time. His influence will last forever. His professional and creative contribution to the industry of
music is unsurpassed. How do you spell 'legend'?
Quincy Jones.

Babyface Awards:
1990
Songwriter of the year by BMI.

1991
BMI Award for Songwriter of the Year

1993
Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song (awarded to the songwriter) ("End Of The Road" with L.A. Reid and Daryl Simmons) and Producer of the Year (with L.A. Reid).

1994
BMI Award for Songwriter of the Year

Grammy Awards for Album of the Year (producer of The Bodyguard soundtrack) and Producer of the Year (non-classical),

1995
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist.

Grammy Awards for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance ("When Can I See You") and Best R&B Song (awarded to the songwriter) ("I'll Make Love To You")

BMI Award for Songwriter of the Year.

1996
Grammy Award for Producer of the Year (Non-Classical)

BMI Award for Songwriter of the Year

1997
Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song (awarded to the songwriter) ("Exhale (Shoop Shoop)"), Producer of the Year (non-classical), and Record of the Year (producer of "Change The World")

Named as one of Time magazine's 25 most influential people in America.

Black Entertainment Television Walk of Fame Award

BMI Award for Songwriter of the Year

1998
American Music Awards for Favorite Rock/Pop Male Artist and Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist.

Grammy Award for Producer of the Year (non-classical)

Billboard Music Award for Hot R&B Songwriter,

BMI Award for Songwriter of the Year

NAACP Image Awards for Entertainer of the Year, Outstanding Album (Soul Food soundtrack), Outstanding Male Recording Artist, and Outstanding Motion Picture as producer of Soul Food.

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