A Collection of His Greatest Hits
Babyface · 2000
70 min · 14 tracks · soul · soft rock · hip-hop soul
Smooth harmonies blend with lush instrumentation, creating a timeless R&B sound that appeals to lovers and dreamers alike.
Why this album works
This collection not only highlights Babyface's significant impact on the R&B genre but also solidified his status as one of the premier songwriters and producers of his time. It features chart-topping singles like 'Every Time I Close My Eyes', which reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, further emphasizing his influence on contemporary music.
- Best for
- steady pacing for romantic evenings smooth harmonies for intimate moments timeless sound for nostalgia seekers
- Context
- By the year 2000, Babyface was a well-established figure in R&B, known for his string of hits as both a performer and songwriter. This compilation, 'A Collection of His Greatest Hits', arrived after his commercial peak in the mid-90s, showcasing his evolution from the new jack swing era into a more sophisticated soft rock and R&B sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary J. Blige· En Vogue· Color Me Badd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 For the Cool in You 4:54
- 2 It's No Crime 4:02
- 3 Whip Appeal Standout 5:46
- 4 Never Keeping Secrets 4:53
- 5 Every Time I Close My Eyes Standout 4:57
- 6 When Can I See You 3:48
- 7 Reason for Breathing 5:42
- 8 This Is for the Lover in You 4:00
- 9 How Come, How Long 5:12
- 10 Change the World Standout 7:32
- 11 I Love You Babe 4:09
- 12 Soon as I Get Home 5:08
- 13 Where Will You Go 5:08
- 14 When Men Grow Old 5:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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