If you were to closely examine the annals of modern pop music history, few creative
forces have been more seminal or impacted the contemporary pop/urban genres as much
as Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. In a relatively short time, he has reached icon status as a
poignant tunesmith, prolific hit maker/producer, superstar recording artist, and
revolutionary label owner. He is a statistical juggernaut, who keeps adding milestone
after milestone to a legacy that seems to have no threshold or peak in sight.
A 10-time Grammy winner with 11 solo albums of his own, Edmonds’ impeccably
crafted explorations of love, romance and relationships have made an indelible imprint on
the evolution of contemporary pop music throughout the world: over 125 Top-10 R&B
and Pop hits, 42 1’s R&B hits, and 51 Top-10 Pop hits (including 16 1’s), which have
produced single and album sales in excess of over 500 million units worldwide
Just a few of the vocalists from which his music can be heard: Whitey Houston, Boyz II
Men, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson, TLC, Toni
Braxton, Celine Dion, John Mellencamp, Brandy, Aretha Franklin, Fall Out Boy, Pink,
Charlie Wilson, Chrisette Michele.
He is the recipient of numerous awards, including Soul Train Music Awards, BMI
Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and American Music Awards. Kenny “Babyface”
Edmonds was the recipient of the third BET Walk of Fame Award (previous honorees
were Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston), and was named BET’s “Entertainer of the
Year” at the First Annual BET Awards Ceremony. He will receive a star on Hollywood’s
legendary Walk of Fame in 2009.
Edmonds’ charitable work is as impressive as his professional accomplishments. His
caring and generosity have garnered him several awards, including the Essence Award
for Excellence, The City of Hope Award, and Variety Magazine’s “Top of the Town”
Honoree Award. He was National Spokesman for Boarder Babies, and personally helped
raise over $500,000 for a transitional home, The Little Blue House, located in
Washington D.C. Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds has also personally donated over
$100,000 to the VH-1 Save the Music program. He continues to contribute to a host of
other worthwhile organizations, including the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
In 2008, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds combined his musical prowess with his charitable
efforts, co-writing and producing the song “Just Stand Up” with longtime partner
Antonio “L.A.” Reid, which served as the backbone of a multi-network breast cancer
awareness special. The song featured such current heavyweights as Beyonce, Rihanna,
Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Leona Lewis, Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus and Sheryl
Crow. Most recently Kenny Edmonds & LA Reid were honored by the Noble Awards
for their contribution to Stand Up To Cancer.
Kenny Edmonds has also launched a new record label through Island Def Jam, “Soda
Pop Records” with its first release by Kristinia DeBarge.
"My Kenny" (lol) I thank you for the add...I love your music and all of your talents. You've helped me through alot with your words. I wish you much more success than you already possess. Continue to bang out the hits and I will forever be a lover of your music.
Hello Mr. Edmonds, Thank you for sharing myspace. I have been a fan since "The Deale". I am a southpaw like you but my heavy strings are on top and I sight read. That Japan gig sure looks good! I have been there three time and would love to go again. Please keep me in mind if an opportunity comes about. I am worth it! Thanks too, for being my friend.
(Bassist) NATHAN PHYERSTONE (A Memphis Musician) (901)517-2772
just stopping by to let you know that time is still so very kind to you, you wear the name 'Baby Face' very well cause you still got that sweet little baby face, they say we got it in the water down here in the dirty south, Memphis Tn. I hope so baby cause it's not easy to be on the stage week after week, when you're past 4o. oh yeah you looked good on Oprah babe, peace 'Simply Gloria'Hid-N-Black Records/Memphis Tn.
Hey there, what's up not much here just chillin. Thanks for the add, your great love your music, i grew up on your music. Peace!!! lots of love, Dawn Grottoes, Virginia xoxoxoxox love your smile
Arguably the the best R&B singer,songwriter,composer, etc. of the 80's 90's and millenium. My favorite song by Babyface is "Soon as I get Home." Thank you for adding me it is an honor from a legendary artist. How about working on a new album? THe last album had a great song in "Sorry for the Stupid Things" Also I especially enjoy the song "What If" How about a reunion with "The Deele" The group that produced other phenomenons as Dee, Kayo and L.A. Reid. Your songlist is endless and how incredible and talented it was. I wish that one day I can see you in the studio sutting a track and watching how you work the sounds, a thing I'm learning to do myself since I am very much into music.
i am Chester walker one of your greatest fan of all time i have every thing you ever worked on, you were at the Jazz Festival in mantego bay Jamaica, sorry i never had the chance to meet the great babyface you inspired me, love to do some projects
