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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady pacing for relaxed evenings heartfelt ballads for romantic moments smooth harmonies for intimate settings
- 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.
- If you like
- soul, soft rock, hip-hop soul
The Essential Babyface is an album by Babyface, released in 2003. Smooth harmonies and heartfelt lyrics blend seamlessly in Babyface's soulful R&B anthems. This compilation album showcases Babyface's extensive catalog and his impact on the R&B genre during the 1990s and early 2000s. It includes chart-topping singles that have solidified his reputation as a leading songwriter and producer, influencing countless artists in the hip-hop soul and new jack swing movements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Essential Babyface sound like?
Smooth harmonies and heartfelt lyrics blend seamlessly in Babyface's soulful R&B anthems. Rooted in soul and soft rock.
What makes The Essential Babyface by Babyface notable?
This compilation album showcases Babyface's extensive catalog and his impact on the R&B genre during the 1990s and early 2000s. It includes chart-topping singles that have solidified his reputation as a leading songwriter and producer, influencing countless artists in the hip-hop soul and new jack swing movements. 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.
Who is The Essential Babyface for?
The Essential Babyface works well if you're into steady pacing for relaxed evenings, heartfelt ballads for romantic moments and smooth harmonies for intimate settings.
How many songs are on The Essential Babyface?
The Essential Babyface has 15 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
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 Standout 4:58
- 4 Talk to Me 4:54
- 5 When Can I See You Standout 3:50
- 6 For the Cool in You 4:54
- 7 My Kinda Girl 4:39
- 8 Whip Appeal Standout 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
Release Date
June 10, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
66 min 43 sec
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