Babyface
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Summary
Babyface was born on April 10, 1959[1], in Indianapolis[2]. He has worked as a record producer[3], singer-songwriter[4], actor[5], singer[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,635 views/month, #2,993 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Occupation: guitarist[12], composer[13], television actor[14], film actor[15], musician[16]
- Educated at: North Central High School[17]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best R&B Album[18], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: rhythm and blues[21], soul[22], new jack swing[23], soft rock[24], hip-hop soul[25]
- Record label: Epic Records[26], Island Records[27], Chi Sound Records[28]
- Discography: Babyface discography[29]
- Commons category: Babyface (musician)[30]
- Voice type: countertenor[31]
- Family name: Edmonds (surname)[32]
- Given name: Kenneth[33], Brian[34]
- Location of formation: Indianapolis[35]
- Pseudonym: Babyface[36]
- Official website: http://www.babyfacemusic.com/[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Babyface (musician)[38]
- Medical condition: COVID-19[39]
- Instrument: guitar[40], voice[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Topic has template: Template:Babyface[43]
- Birth name: Kenneth Brian Edmonds[44]
- Name in native language: Kenny Edmonds[45]
- Different from: Babyface[46]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[47]
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Country: US[48]
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Began / founded: 1959-04-10[49]
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Genre(s): contemporary r&b, new jack swing, pop soul, quiet storm, smooth jazz, smooth soul, soul[50]
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Community tags: contemporary r&b, new jack swing, pop soul, producer, quiet storm, smooth jazz, smooth soul, songwriter, soul[51]
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MusicBrainz ID: 7fa62c0b-2c74-491e-a2a1-17c3b043f326[52]
Why It Matters
Babyface has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Charlie Puth[55], a singer[56], b. 1991[57], of United States[58], awarded the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song[59], specialised in pop music[60]; 98 Degrees[61], a boy band[62], founded in 1996[63]; and Mỹ Linh[64], a singer[65], b. 1975[66], of Vietnam[67].
FAQs
Where was Babyface born?
Babyface's place of birth was Indianapolis[2].
What did Babyface do for work?
Babyface worked as a record producer[3], singer-songwriter[4], actor[5], singer[6], and film producer[7].
Where did Babyface go to school?
Babyface was educated at North Central High School[17].
What awards did Babyface receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best R&B Album[18] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
Who did Babyface influence?
Babyface has been cited as an influence by Charlie Puth[55], 98 Degrees[61], and Mỹ Linh[64].