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A Closer Look

Babyface · 1991

64 min · 11 tracks · soul · soft rock · hip-hop soul

Smooth remixes blend Babyface's soulful vocals with polished new jack swing grooves and R&B rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • smooth remixes for relaxed evenings
  • soulful vocals with polished grooves
  • wave-like pacing for easy listening
  • engaging live performances to enjoy
  • romantic vibes for intimate moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike extended remix interpretations
  • prefer fast-paced music experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'A Closer Look' is a remix album that follows Babyface's successful debut solo effort, 'Tender Lover.' At this stage in his career, he was transitioning from a songwriter and producer for other artists to a prominent solo artist, capitalizing on his increasing popularity.
Stylistic neighbors
Teddy Riley· Johnny Gill· Keith Sweat

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mary Mack (3 Boyz From Newark remix) 6:09
  • 2 Two Occasions (live) 5:54
  • 3 I Love You Babe (The Ghostbrothers & Rodney Ascue remix) 4:07
  • 4 Chivalry (The Characters remix) 4:42
  • 5 Lovers (Roger S remix) 5:08
  • 6 It's No Crime (Blaze remix) 6:58
  • 7 Love Saw It (Eric Schilling & Nick Martinelli remix) 6:14
  • 8 Love Makes Things Happen (Eric Schilling & Nick Martinelli remix) 5:31
  • 9 My Kinda Girl (James Alfonso & Yvonne Turner remix) 7:35
  • 10 Whip Appeal (Blaze remix) 5:34
  • 11 Lovers (Jazz Lover’s mix) 6:32

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata