Grown & Sexy Babyface

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  • Release Date: 07/26/2005
  • Sales Rank: 53,733
  • Label: ARISTA
  • UPC: 828767056821

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Grown & Sexy

1LISTENTonight It's Goin' Down 4:37
2LISTENGrown & Sexy 4:03
3LISTENMad, Sexy, Cool 3:58
4LISTENCan't Stop Now 4:11
5LISTENGoin' Outta Business 3:47
6LISTENDrama, Love & 'Lationships 3:56
7LISTENSorry for the Stupid Things 4:13
8LISTENGood to Be in Love 3:25
9LISTENThe Loneliness 4:36
10LISTENShe 3:40
11LISTENGod Must Love U 4:48
12LISTENThe Gettin' to Know U 3:54
13LISTENShe's International 6:02

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Editorial Reviews

Not everyone was left convinced by Babyface's previous solo album, 2001's Face2Face. Many critics and fans found it to be a desperate act of some form, containing several stabs at with-it youthfulness that would've sounded out of character on his early albums with the Deele, not to mention something he put together almost 20 years later. He was either tired of doing the expected or was attempting to appeal to more than the thirty- and fortysomethings (or both). Those who were left disappointed by that album will probably be happy to have the Face of old back with Grown & Sexy, a back-to-basics album that sounds a lot more natural in comparison. While this is very familiar territory, few cover it as well. Written with longtime partner Daryl Simmons and produced with relative newcomer Gregg Pagani (LeAnn Rimes, Will Smith), Grown & Sexy doesn't have any songs that immediately jump out and fall in line with the biggest hits, but it does make up for that with its consistency. Mostly light and easygoing, though not without its fair share of female-male drama (and a couple touches of humor), it's capped off by a great dancefloor track in the form of "She's International," showing that he needn't necessarily stick to ballads with acoustic guitars. Andy Kellman, All Music Guide

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Grown & Sexyby Anonymous

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August 13, 2005: Carl Burnett said it best this is one of Babyface's best albums. I thank God for Artist's like Face. Kevon is terrific in the backgrounds. This album is what black music needed, as Face sings more about the love within the struggles of relationships, and he's keeping it real. This CD is a keeper, because one can relate to the lyrics. All the songs tell the story of life in a grownup world. Outstanding performance on this one it is definitely "Grown up and Sexy".

Grown & Sexyby Anonymous

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July 30, 2005: The evolution of Babyface from Bootsy Collins' backup unit to one of the most prolific singer, producer, and songwriter of the R&B scene has been one of continued mastery of his craft and art. His new album, Grown & Sexy, is a return to his singular sweet spot in the R&B scene - the Ballad. From the opening cut “Tonight It's Goin' Down” to the very last cut “She's International” his musical genius of composing music and lyrics that accentuates the rhythms of R&B is ever present. His opening track “Tonight It's Goin' Down”, has the melody of an old school group - Earth, Wind and Fire, but updated and with lyrics the rings of the contemporary dance scene. His next track and the title of the album “Grown & Sexy” is a ballad in a traditional lyrical sense. Yet…it has the updated beats to make is a great moderate dance song. “Mad Sexy Cool” is another ballad with that 70’s blue-lights-in-the-basement quality. A definite keeper. “Can't Stop Now” is the best track on the album and is in the company of his other great hits. This one you will want to add to your love making collection of music right before or after The Isley Brothers “Between the Sheets” and Barry White or Teddy Pendergrass. “Goin' Outta Business” is another urban ballad about life in the hood. The upscale transition mid-song has a classic touch of a great R&B song. Closing out the first half of the album is Drama, Love & 'Lationships”. It's another urban ballad that doesn’t dis women or discuss breakups, but speaks to the struggles in a Lationship. A welcomed change from denigrating rap songs. The first cut on the second half of album “Sorry For The Stupid Things” is a ballad with a touch of Backstreet Boys melodies. It could be a contender for a crossover hit. “Good To Be In Love” has a all the traits of another great master - Curtis Mayfield. “The Loneliness” is a ballad with a great guitar opening by the legendary gutarist, Eric D. Jackson and accompanied by another great studio pianist from "Toto" fame, Greg Phillinganes. The transition into a full R&B arrangement is accomplished thanks to the excellent background vocals by his brother Kevon Edmonds and Eric Dawkins. “She” is an exceptional song of singular quality. The music quality is that of a C&W song that could be sung by many of the best C&W male artists. And yet, it has the musical sweetness of Bob Carlisle’s “Butterfly Kisses”, but the lyrical qualities of the late Luther Vandross’s last great song, “Dance With My Father”. What makes this song permeate your mind is it’s depiction of a father talking to his son about their link due to a wife and mother. This is a musical image desperately needed in today's black culture. “God Must Love U” is another love song – a traditional R&B standard. The next track “The Gettin' To Know U” is a Teddy Pendergrass falsetto ballad. The final track, “She's International” is a true disco song. I can see this one being used as a song for “So You Think You Can Dance?” All in all, this album signals the return of a master to his craft after a four-year hiatus. What is important is that after loosing one the greatest ballad singers, Luther Vandross, in...


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