Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds (born April 10, 1959) is an American R&B musician, singer–songwriter and record producer. He has written and produced over 26 No. 1 R&B hits throughout his career. He has won 11 Grammy Awards.
Edmonds was born on April 10, 1959, (some sources say 1958), in Indianapolis, Indiana,[1][2] to Marvin and Barbara Edmonds. Barbara was a production operator at a pharmaceutical plant. 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.[3] When he was in eighth grade, Edmonds’ father died of lung cancer, leaving his mother to raise her sons alone.[3] 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 performed in the group 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).
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Hey Chicas!
I had to add my other boyfriend. Michael Rose with his sexy voice. Tu Tu Tweng! Love the accent. :)
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Hey Rikyrah. Go figure- I’ve been out of touch at pragobots most of the week, and find it down. Now I know I’m hooked. Just had to say something to someone, even if it’s nothing at all….LOL !
Oh, and hello to everyone else here as well ! Have a blessed night.
Welcome, edp4bho! Nice to see your fonts. Stop in again. You’re most welcomed.
Hey edp!
glad to see you here!
How do y’all like the playlist? I like it. Makes me happy. :)
I love the playlist!!
It’s diverse!
Rikyrah, I love Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles, dance.
It makes me sad tho.
This Playlist is PERFECTION! Thanks so much, SG2.
SG2,
I don’t think I understood Mr. Bojangles when I was 25. I was too young and stupid to get the meaning of it. It is sad and haunting, but that’s the beauty of it.
Yes. I love it but it leaves me sad.
My all time favorite Sammy Davis jr. song. It’s brilliant and haunting and cleverly employs sound, pitch, storytelling in such unique and enduring ways.
I remember the last tribute they did for Sammy Davis when he was very sick and just before he died. Sammy came on stage when Gregory Hines (God rest his soul), was performing a tap number in his honor…It just feels me with sadness…
I love it. The diversity is awesome. Just goes to show that music is the universal language of the soul.
Love it SG! Just saw it…Thank you so much…Good music makes everything so much better. I’ll send in some of my favorites in a minute.
next song, SG2 “You Really Got a Hold on Me” -Smokey & Miracles
Ametia,
Sigh…
SOB….
It’s True: Downton Abbey’s Sixth Season Will Be Its Last
By Michael Ausiello / March 20 2015, 2:40 PM PDT
Good news, Downton Abbey fans: You will not be subjected to Lady Mary’s nursing-home years. And the reason brings us to some bad news: The PBS phenom is going the way of Isis the dog.
Multiple sources confirm to TVLine that Downton‘s upcoming sixth season will indeed be its last.
http://tvline.com/2015/03/20/downton-abbey-ending-season-6-cancelled/
I know how you feel Rikyrah.
I had a feeling it was endubg when Carson & Ms. Hughes were walking barefoot in the sand & water, and then he bought real estate for them.
And then Tom Branson & Sybie leaving for Boston, they’re tying up loose ends for the wrap up.
https://twitter.com/JOBoomr/status/579311073762914304
https://twitter.com/Lib_Librarian/status/579317713538973696
https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/579311519055409152/photo/1
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https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/579315562809024512/photo/1
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No need to try & compare FLOTUS Michelle Obama to Jackie O, or any other First Lady.
NO COMPARISON. NADA, NONE, ZERO, ZILCH!
https://twitter.com/3ChicsPolitico/status/579358659039268864
Hey 3Chics readers & commenters shoot me your favorite song or songs and lets see if I can add them for you. We like all music here. Liza, Yahtc, Ellihass what’s your favorite?
I’ll start with these 2
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Done.
SG2,
Did you see my music choices above?
Mr BoJangles, Ella Fitzgerald? I’m on it.
Well, to start with the most important, if I had three minutes left to live this is the song I want to hear:
“That’s where it’s at” is a close second.
And then there’s “Under the Boardwalk” with Johnny Moore singing the lead for The Drifters. Moore had the most beautiful voice in American music, IMHO.
Ben E King rounds out my top three. It’s tough to choose between “Spanish Harlem” and “Save the Last Dance For Me.”
Wow! Liza, I had forgotten about this one. Thanks for posting. ‘Bring it on home to me..yeah yeah’!
Spanish Harlem. Another great one. Oh, you’re bringing back good memories listening to these songs on the radio when I was growing up. Loves it.
Rikyrah, look who’s on the Playlist. My boyfriend, Dwight.
…I’m a Thousand Miles From Nowhere
;)
My 2 favs
I love the eye contact between FLOTUS & the girl; it just warms my heart, their connection with each other.
She sees them. She actually sees them and in ways most high profile people usually don’t. To her, they are real kids in need of real and tangible love and support. They aren’t photo opportunities for her. They matter more to her than sipping tea and dining with self-important leaders. And she makes this clear in the way she interacts with them, and the way she puts them ahead of hanging with the high and mighty.
This is just one of the reasons I admire and respect her, and remain fiercely protective of her.
Spot on; FLOTUS’ visits and contact with folks are DELIBERATE.
That’s why folks try to compare her with other First Ladies. It’s not possible.
First Lady Michelle Obama is IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN.
Good morning, everyone!
Check out our Music Playlist on the sidebar. You can listen as you browse and read. The sound is great. I have to figure out how many we can list at a time.
*Dancing to Ethiopian Music Tefe Lali Kakaten*
WOW! Loving Tefe Lali Kakaten’s jam.
I want a dance graphic too, SG2.
So excited about 3 Chics new playlist. THANK YOU!!!!
YVW! *dancing*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7-gEWgIAa4
YES OR NO GOP
https://twitter.com/KeeganNYC/status/579278871469690880/photo/1
So this is going to be the norm now, cops killing black unarmed MALE teenagers, one by one, by one?
THIS IS A NATIONAL CRIME AGAINST AMERICAN LIVES.
https://twitter.com/NerdyWonka/status/579280752417730560/photo/1
https://twitter.com/crooksandliars/status/578987672317767680/photo/1
TRASH, nothing but trash. He looks like a METH HEAD.
Why isn’t this little creep in jail?
Evil too.
Richard Prince @princeeditor
#EmpireFinale for Season Expected to Reach 27 Million http://bit.ly/1OhHAnF #EmpireFOX
Richard Prince @princeeditor
Yosef ben-Jochannan (“Dr. Ben”) dies, one of last #Harlem activist-intellectuals of 20th century http://bit.ly/1Hea5Nr #BlackHistory #ase
Mr. NFTG @Kennymack1971
Shorter POTUS: “Y’all know this holdup on Loretta Lynch getting an up or down vote is some bullshit yo”
https://twitter.com/darkmatter9432/status/579006997321773056
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https://twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/status/579269353172004865/photo/1
https://twitter.com/owillis/status/579274306804412416/photo/1
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Those who know Dannie from POU.
Her mother passed away.
Sending prayers and condolences Dannie to you and your family
Lifting Dannie & her family up in prayers.
May the Blessings Be.
I’m so sorry, Dannie! My prayers are with you.
Good Morning, Everyone :)
Off to swim and run errands.