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November 15, 2007

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Prolific singer-songwriter-producer Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds talks about the impact of his upbringing on his music, the source of his nickname and his new CD and tour.


Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds

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Singer-songwriter discusses love and being painfully shy. (2:43)
 
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Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds' work has been a staple of urban contemporary radio. He's won worldwide praise, countless awards—including three consecutive Producer of the Year Grammys—and written for and/or produced the biggest stars in the business. He co-founded LaFace Records and expanded into features, writing the music for the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack and producing films such as Soul Food and Josie and the Pussycats. His new CD, "Playlist," includes cover versions of songs that inspired him.