Album Spotlight: Babyface - Face2Face




My mother has always been a big fan of Babyface. I remember her owning the album, "Tender Lover" and playing the life out of it. My mother did that a lot with albums and I would eventually do the same thing. In 2001, Babyface released the album, "Face2Face" which was a tad bit different from his usual output. At the time The Neptunes were ruling the airwaves with a variety of hits. It was only right for a veteran act like Babyface to become part of that mix. It is what veteran artists do to stay current. Not only was Babyface a hit making producer himself but he was also a successful singer.

"Face2Face" featured the first single, "There She Goes" which was produced by The Neptunes. They also produce a few other cuts and that title of it is right on the tip of my tongue. The album's second single was "What If" and the video featured actress Sanaa Lathan.

Elsewhere on the album Babyface hooks up with one of my favorite producers, Mike City on "Outside In, Inside Out" which is one of my favorite songs on the album. "Stressed Out" is another favorite. Snoop Dogg guests on "Baby's Mama".

The songs here are more funky and more hard hitting than anything Babyface has ever done. Strangely enough it actually works and makes this a thoroughly enjoyable album.

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