Kenneth Brian Edmonds, known professionally as Babyface, was born on April 10, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and record producer who has made significant contributions to the R&B genre. Edmonds was the fifth of six brothers, and his early life was marked by the loss of his father, Marvin, to lung cancer, leaving his mother, Barbara, to raise the family alone. He attended North Central High School, where he began writing songs as a form of emotional expression.

Babyface's career began in the 1970s, and he gained his nickname from funk legend Bootsy Collins due to his youthful appearance. He was a member of the funk band Manchild and later joined the R&B group The Deele, where he met Antonio "L.A." Reid. This partnership led to the formation of LaFace Records in 1989, a label that played a crucial role in launching the careers of artists like TLC, Usher, and Toni Braxton.

Throughout his career, Babyface has written and produced numerous hits, including Madonna's "Take a Bow," Tevin Campbell's "Can We Talk?" and Boyz II Men's "I'll Make Love to You." His work has earned him 13 Grammy Awards, and he was ranked number 20 on NME's list of the 50 Greatest Producers Ever. Babyface has had over 200 Top 10 R&B hits and more than 50 Top 10 pop hits, with over 500 million sales worldwide.

In addition to his music career, Babyface has ventured into film and television production, notably with his then-wife Tracey Edmonds. They produced successful films like Soul Food and the soundtrack for The Prince of Egypt. Babyface has continued to be active in the music industry, announcing a Las Vegas residency in 2024.

Babyface's personal life includes his marriages to Tracey Edmonds and Nicole Pantenburg, with whom he has three children. Despite personal challenges, his influence on modern R&B remains profound, and his legacy as a groundbreaking artist and producer endures.