Released 23 years ago this June
The Essential Babyface
Babyface · 2003
66 min · 15 tracks · soul · soft rock · hip-hop soul
Smooth harmonies and heartfelt lyrics blend seamlessly in Babyface's soulful R&B anthems.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed evenings
- heartfelt ballads for romantic moments
- smooth harmonies for intimate settings
- two-halves listening experience
- soulful anthems for nostalgic vibes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tunes
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'The Essential Babyface' captures the essence of Babyface's prolific songwriting and production career during his peak years. By this time, he had already established himself as a dominant force in R&B, following hits like 'End of the Road' and 'I'll Make Love to You' with Boyz II Men.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Teddy Riley· Johnny Gill· Keith Sweat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Said I Love You 4:05
- 2 Never Keeping Secrets 4:51
- 3 Every Time I Close My Eyes 4:58
- 4 Talk to Me 4:54
- 5 When Can I See You 3:50
- 6 For the Cool in You 4:54
- 7 My Kinda Girl 4:39
- 8 Whip Appeal 5:48
- 9 Soon as I Get Home 5:09
- 10 Well Alright (from Poetic Justice) 4:01
- 11 Day (That You Gave Me a Son) 4:26
- 12 How Come, How Long 5:12
- 13 This Is for the Lover in You 4:01
- 14 Medley - I’ll Make Love to You (live on MTV unplugged) 2:02
- 15 Medley - End of the Road (live on MTV unplugged) 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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