Face2Face [Enhanced]

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Throughout most of the '90s, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds had a lock on the R&B/pop charts. Despite his superstar status as a solo artist, songwriter, and producer, however, his smooth, melodic brand of R&B has never been what one might call "hip." In an era of blatant and brittle R&B, Face unleashed heartfelt, crafted odes to romance that might not have been cool, but they were hot. His first album since 1997's MTV Unplugged, finds Face upping the 'tude, pumping the synths, elevating his vocals into a sly falsetto, and letting his hips shake, bringing edge and energy to his seamless silky soul. Working with beatmeisters such as the Neptunes (who contribute the percolating and sexy "There She Goes"), Face fuses his grown-up songcraft to au courant beats here. Though, as he shows on the elegant ballad "With Him," he proves he can still lower the temperature to a nice simmer. --Amy Linden

Face2Face,Babyface,Arista,Adult Contemporary,Contemporary R&B,Pop,Quiet Storm,R&B,Soul/R & B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

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Another good effort!
Face2Face
Not What I Expected
He still continues to do it!!!

Face2Face
Babyface
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005LN5Z
Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

Outside In/Inside Out
There She Goes
What If
Stressed Out
Baby's Mama
How Can U Be Down
Work It Out
I Keep Callin'
With Him
Wish U Was My Girl
U Should Know
Don't Take It So Personal
Still In Love With U
Lover And Friend

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Throughout most of the '90s, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds had a lock on the R&B/pop charts. Despite his superstar status as a solo artist, songwriter, and producer, however, his smooth, melodic brand of R&B has never been what one might call "hip." In an era of blatant and brittle R&B, Face unleashed heartfelt, crafted odes to romance that might not have been cool, but they were hot. His first album since 1997's MTV Unplugged, finds Face upping the 'tude, pumping the synths, elevating his vocals into a sly falsetto, and letting his hips shake, bringing edge and energy to his seamless silky soul. Working with beatmeisters such as the Neptunes (who contribute the percolating and sexy "There She Goes"), Face fuses his grown-up songcraft to au courant beats here. Though, as he shows on the elegant ballad "With Him," he proves he can still lower the temperature to a nice simmer. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

music lover.......2005-09-27

This CD was very disappointing, considering the masterpieces Babyface usually puts out. Many of the first 14 songs or so sounded like a bad Prince CD. He usually writes much better songs than these. If you want to hear some great Babyface, buy the greatest hits CD & leave this one!

Another good effort! .......2005-06-19

Even though this album came out on a very tragic day in American history on 9/11, this album still holds up as one of Babyface's best. I was surprised that he had the Neptunes produce a few songs, for this superstar pairing of Face, Pharrell and Hugo was way overlooked that year. The songs were unbelievably funky! Stressed Out is as funky as 'Face's It's No Crime and Can't Stop My Heart! The Baby Mama song with Snoop Dogg shows Babyface at his most aggressive as he goes after a woman who doesn't do her part of taking care of the baby. His most explicit, but Babyface turns the tables on this one and goes after the woman who did him wrong. It shows he can take chances with his songs and not just be limited to his trademark romantic ballads. But Babyface's own songs have a lot of melody and rhythm, as he's always done. Even he plays acoustic guitar on a few songs. The one ballad that was a hit is still one of his best post-Epic period records. Why people overlooked Babyface's album is beyond me as this still shows stronger vocals from him.

Face2Face.......2005-05-21

I remember this album when I was in the 9th grade. I love this album but most people did not but I don't care. This album is enjoyable showing a diverse side of him. This album boldly presents a Babyface not heard before. This album features Babyface who has never had a problem crafting a hit record on his own. The result is an exhilarating, ambitious Face who pushes the musical envelope and fabulously redesigns himself in the arduius process. The album features him on guitar,keyboards and bass guitar and sonically,it is the warmest record ever. This album should have been promoted more. Remember,this was 2001.

Not What I Expected.......2005-03-19

I have every cd Babyface has released. I go back to his Manchild days, and then to the Deele. I was so disappointed with this. Babyface using profanity is not something that I ever thought I'd hear. There are 3 or 4 songs worth listening to; What if, how can you be down, baby's mama (maybe), and with him. Else, this is without question the worst cd Babyface ever released.

He still continues to do it!!!.......2004-11-17

I am a huge Babyface fan. I've liked everything he's put out since his days as a member of "The Deele". This CD is Babyface like we've never seen him before. Far more uptempo and less conservative than any of his other albums, but it still has the knock out punch and smooth soul like any of his other masterpieces. Alot of people has spoken negitive about this CD but i feel that comes from the fact that people have a hard time adjusting to change. This is not a typical babyface production. So when you hear it, it will be a shock at first. But it still has the quality and will give you the satisfaction of a well put together album. It is a must buy. GO BABYFACE!!!

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Mr ABC
Olu Femi
Manufacturer: Olu Femi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAKN3W
Release Date: 2005-08-02

Tracks:

Nigeria Arise
Tell Me Why
Peter London
I Feel Love
Africa
Syembala
Mr ABC
Eko Dara
My Country

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On the One

Face2Face
Babyface
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005L8EC
Release Date: 2001-11-06

Tracks:

Baby's Mama
There She Goes
What If
U Should Know
Outside In/Inside Out
Lover And Friend
How Can U Be Down
Still In Love With U
Don't Take It So Personal
Stressed Out
Work It Out
Wish U Was My Girl
I Keep Callin'
With Him
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

Album Description

Japanese edition of 2001 album includes one exclusive bonus track, 'Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)' with Gwyneth Paltrow. 15 tracks in all.

Album Details

Japanese version of his debut on his own LaFace Records includes a bonus track recorded with Gwyneth Paltrow, a cover the the Temptaions' 'Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)'.

Customer Reviews:

On the One.......2001-10-09

Overall, Babyface is a great vocalist and he really moves you. This album is no different - excellent as usual!