Kenneth Edmonds was born on April 10, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Marvin and Barbara Edmonds. Barbara was a pharmaceutical plant manager. Edmonds, who is the fifth of six brothers (including future After 7 band members Melvin and Kevon Edmonds, the latter of whom went on to have a modestly successful solo career), attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, and as a shy youth, wrote songs to express his emotions.
When he was in eighth grade, Edmonds's father died of lung cancer, leaving his mother to raise her sons alone. At this stage, Edmonds became determined to have a career in music.
Edmonds later played with funk performer Bootsy Collins, who tagged him "Babyface" because of his cute face while he was still a teen.
He also played in the groups Manchild (which had a 1976 hit "Especially for You" with band member Daryl Simmons), as he was a guitarist for the band. Then, as a keyboardist in the light-funk and R&B group The Deele (which also included drummer Antonio "L.A." Reid, with whom he would later form a successful writing and producing partnership).
One of his first major credits as a songwriter for outside artists came when he wrote the tune "Slow-Jam" for the R&B band Midnight Star in 1983. The tune was on Midnight Star's double-platinum No Parking on the Dance Floor album, and while it never hit the charts, the song is still played on quiet storm shows. Babyface remained in The Deele until 1988, when both he and Reid left the group.
In the late 1980s, he contributed to the creation of new jack swing, writing and producing music for the likes of Bobby Brown, Karyn White, Pebbles, Paula Abdul and Sheena Easton.
In 1989, Edmonds co-founded LaFace Records with Reid. Three of the label's early artists TLC, Usher, and Toni Braxton were successful, the former becoming one of the best selling female groups in music history.
Braxton's eponymous 1993 debut album went on to sell over eight million copies, and earned her the 1994 Grammy Award Best New Artist. TLC's first two albums on LaFace—1992's Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip and 1994's CrazySexyCool—combined to sell more than 15 million copies in the U.S. CrazySexyCool won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best R&B album.
Babyface helped form the popular late-90s R&B group Az Yet.
Edmonds works with many successful performers in contemporary music. “I’m Your Baby Tonight,” produced for Whitney Houston, was his first #1 Top 40 hit in the US.
He also wrote and produced Boyz II Men's "End of the Road" and "I'll Make Love to You," both of which established records for the longest stay at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
He co-wrote, co-produced, and provided backing vocals on Madonna's 1994 Bedtime Stories, which featured the 7-week #1 hit "Take a Bow," and shared billing with Eric Clapton on the chart-topping Grammy winner "Change the World" from the Phenomenon soundtrack.
He also wrote and produced the #1 hit "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" for Whitney Houston as well as the rest of the critically acclaimed 10 million selling Waiting to Exhale soundtrack in 1995, which spawned additional hits for Houston, Brandy and Mary J. Blige.
Additionally, Edmonds has produced and written music for many artists including Carole King, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Faith Evans, Al Green, Beyoncé, Diana Ross, Sheena Easton, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Michael Bolton, Paula Abdul, Pebbles, Tevin Campbell, Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston, Brandy, Mary J. Blige, Tamia, Shola Ama, 3T, Sisqó, Dru Hill, Fall Out Boy, Céline Dion, Honeyz, Katharine McPhee, Mariah Carey, Vanessa L. Williams, Chanté Moore, En Vogue, Kenny G, Kristinia DeBarge, Lil Wayne, Japanese singer Ken Hirai, P!nk, Marc Nelson, TLC, and Phil Collins among others.
He received three consecutive Grammy Awards for Producer of the Year in 1995–1997.
In 1994, he appeared and performed on an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210 entitled "Mr. Walsh Goes to Washington (Part 2)".
In the mid-1990s, Edmonds and his then wife Tracey Edmonds expanded into the business of motion pictures, setting up Edmonds Entertainment Group and producing films such as Soul Food (1997), Josie and the Pussycats (2001), and also the soundtrack for the film The Prince of Egypt, which included contributions from numerous artists, including Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.
They are the current executive producers of the hit BET reality series College Hill. Edmonds also worked with David Foster to compose "The Power of the Dream," the official song of the 1996 Summer Olympics, performed by superstar Céline Dion. Linda Thompson provided the lyrics.
Babyface also participated as a duet partner on the Fox reality show Celebrity Duets.
Babyface was in the studio for about two years with Ashanti to produce her album The Declaration.
His album Playlist consists of eight cover songs and two original works. It was released on September 18, 2007. It was the first album on the newly re-launched Mercury Records label.
He worked on the Lil Wayne album Tha Carter III, on the Kanye West-produced "Comfortable." He also worked with R&B singer Monica for her sixth studio album Still Standing.
He has written and produced over 26 #1 R&B (many of which hit the pop charts at either #1 or the top ten) hits throughout his career.
Everytime I Close My Eyes
Babyface Lyrics
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But I, I know that it's been worth the wait yeah
Yeah
It feels like springtime in winter
It feels like Christmas in June
It feels like heaven has opened up it's gates for me and you yeah
And every time I close my eyes
And you've got me too (you've got me too)
And every time I think of it, I pinch myself 'cause
I don't believe it's true yeah
that someone like you loves me too yeah
Eyy, yeah yea baby yeah
Ooh ouh girl, I think that you're truly somethin', yes you are, yes
And you're, you're every bit of a dream come true yes you are, yes
with you baby, (with you baby) it never rains and it's no wonder
The sun always shines when I'm near you
It's just a blessing that I have found somebody like you
And every time I close my eyes
I thank the Lord that I've got you (that I've got you) yeah
And you've got me too (you've got me too)
And every time I think of it, I pinch myself 'cause
I don't believe it's true yeah (oh baby)
that someone like you loves me too yeah
To think of all the nights, I've cried myself to sleep, yeah
you really oughtta know how much you mean to me (it's only right)
It's only right (you in my life) that you be in my life right here with me
oh baby, baby yeah, yeah
I tell you girl every time I close my eyes
I thank the Lord that I've got you baby
And you've got me too baby (you've got me too)
And every time I think of it, I pinch myself 'cause
I don't believe it's true
that someone like you loves me too yeah ey yeaah hoo
Loves me too
In Babyface's song "Everytime I Close My Eyes," the artist expresses his gratitude for having found the love of his life. The lyrics demonstrate the many positive emotions and feelings that he experiences every time he is with his significant other. At the start of the song, he acknowledges that it took a long time for the two of them to find each other. However, he notes that the wait was worth it, signifying that he treasures the relationship that they have.
As the song progresses, he uses metaphors to describe how his love makes him feel. He says that it feels like springtime in winter, like Christmas in June, and like heaven has opened up its gates. These comparisons indicate that he feels an extraordinary level of happiness and contentment with his partner. Every time he closes his eyes, he is thankful to have her in his life and acknowledges that she feels the same.
Towards the end of the song, he tells his partner that he believes she is truly something special and a dream come true. He notes that being with her makes every day feel sunny and beautiful. He expresses how important she is to him and how much he loves her, concluding the only way he knows how; "That someone like you loves me too."
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, it's been a long, long time comin' yes it has
It feels like I've waited forever for someone like you to come into my life.
But I, I know that it's been worth the wait yeah
Despite the long wait, I'm certain that you're worth it.
It feels like springtime in winter
Being around you makes me feel warm and joyful, even in the coldest times.
It feels like Christmas in June
Having you in my life is like a constant celebration, no matter what time of year it is.
It feels like heaven has opened up it's gates for me and you yeah
Being with you feels like I've been given a gift from the heavens.
And every time I close my eyes
Whenever I take a moment to reflect, even just for a second...
I thank the Lord that I've got you (that I've got you) yeah
...I feel grateful to have you in my life, and I know it's a blessing from above.
And you've got me too (you've got me too)
It goes both ways - I'm here for you just as much as you're here for me.
And every time I think of it, I pinch myself 'cause
Sometimes I can't believe how lucky I am, and it feels too good to be true...
I don't believe it's true yeah
...but I know deep down that it is, and that makes me so happy.
that someone like you loves me too yeah
The fact that someone as amazing as you loves me back is such a gift.
Ooh ouh girl, I think that you're truly somethin', yes you are, yes
You're not just anyone - you're truly special and unique in every way.
And you're, you're every bit of a dream come true yes you are, yes
Being with you feels like a dream, but it's real and it's better than anything I could've imagined.
with you baby, (with you baby) it never rains and it's no wonder
Being with you feels like a sunny day, even when things are tough.
The sun always shines when I'm near you
Your presence brings happiness and brightness to my life.
It's just a blessing that I have found somebody like you
Meeting you is one of the greatest blessings I've ever received.
To think of all the nights, I've cried myself to sleep, yeah
I used to feel so alone, but now I have you and everything has changed for the better.
you really oughtta know how much you mean to me (it's only right)
I want you to know how much you truly matter to me and how much you've transformed my life.
that you be in my life right here with me
I can't imagine my life without you in it, and I hope we can be together forever.
I tell you girl every time I close my eyes
I want you to know just how much you mean to me, and I think about it all the time...
that someone like you loves me too yeah ey yeaah hoo
...because it's truly amazing to think that someone like you could love someone like me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Kenneth Edmonds, KENNETH B EDMONDS
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@theharshtruthoutthere
@@user-qw6qx4ne5o BIBLE calls us all to be real, sober minded souls, who live holy lives on earth.
BIBLE calls nor expect nobody to be:
- religious of any kind
- monk
- nun
BIBLE expect us to turn our LACK OF KNOWLEDGE into KNOWLEDGE OF TRUTH (HOSEA 4:6)
Each human life on earth:
- repent
- BORN AGAIN and GO AND SIN NO MORE
- be baptised in HOLY SPIRIT /THE COMFORTER
- LIVE HOLY
= soul, after earthly death in HEAVEN. Easy logic, asks no degree in anything.
Bible calls us to give out RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT, no to keep our mouth shut and support everything with blind eyes and deaf ears.
See no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil – that old saying, it belongs to masons, am I right again? The vow of silence of theirs.
SOULS, dare to read and study BIBLE (KJV) and search about FREEMASONRY.
@vickcheung3401
Girl, it's been a long, long time comin'
But I, I know that it's been worth the wait
It feels like springtime in winter
It feels like Christmas in June
It feels like heaven has opened up
its gates for me and you
And every time I close my eyes
I thank the lord that I've got you
And you've got me too
And every time I think of it
I pinch myself 'cause I don't believe it's true
That someone like you loves me too, yeah
Girl, I think that you're truly somethin'
Yes, you are, and you're every bit of a dream come true
With you baby, it never rains and it's no wonder
The sun always shines when I'm near you
It's just a blessing that I have found somebody like you
To think of all the nights I've cried myself to sleep
You really oughta know how much you mean to me
It's only right that you be in my life
Right here with me, oh baby, baby
@DaymDrops
Babyface is the man!
@traceyjackson1219
Yup
@traceyjackson1219
Two left guess I'm not liked oh well missed out on a good friend hahaha
@traceyjackson1219
Maybe cuz I'm a lisbian
@beverlyreese6390
He is "the deele-io" ..we need more of his voice☺☺
@alisachu.mp3
lol yo it's our food reviewer boii
@Idimploo
Nothing can beat 90s R&B❤
@genesisfrenn
Hands up for those who still love listening this music. Year 2024.
@nandolisboa
Mariah Carey on backing vocals 🦋🦋
@iskandarhossein4563
What's great about Mariah's voice is that, even when she's cooing softly in the background, the tone is recognizably hers.