Babyface quotes

Babyface is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who has significantly shaped the sound of contemporary R&B. His collaborations and songwriting credits span numerous chart-topping hits for both himself and many renowned artists. He remains highly influential in the music industry and continues to inspire new generations. Here are 24 of his quotes:

Unfortunately, a lot of executives aren't like producers, and can't hear the diamond in the rough. (Babyface)
I would say that I've been lucky. Being blessed and not really ever giving up. View quote
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You can find a diamond in the rough a lot of times. View quote
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I'm continuing to produce and will start a new record soon, as well. View quote
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But a lot of the old fans are listening to a lot of the younger music. So I gotta keep moving forward, and they'll move forward too. View quote
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When I was in top 40 bands, I always had to learn new material and new styles. View quote
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I could easily not be the person that people know. View quote
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The Internet is a whole new world opening up. View quote
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I enjoy music that is commercial. View quote
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The most exciting thing for all of us is movies and movie stars. View quote
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I don't go to that many Broadway shows, so I can't really say anything. (Babyface)
It might be a huge hit, it might not; but you learn something doing it. View quote
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Commercial music, for the most part, is popular music and you always have to keep that in mind. View quote
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I usually prepare a track and then I work with the artist when it's time to do the vocals. View quote
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There's artists that I'm working with on a new label of mine. Foxy Nova and Supa Nova. View quote
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There are people that bring artists to me to look at it and it's a question of whether I like their music and their look and if I think there's something they have that makes them different and commercial. View quote
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The reality is, some people don't want you to change or go anywhere different. View quote
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The whole process of this record was an education for me as a musician. View quote
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I think that in order for music to be heard in a lot of different situations you have to always consider that. View quote
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I don't necessarily want people to know all my intimate feelings about Tracey. View quote
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I still write the same way and have the same perspective. (Babyface)
It's like spicy food - sometimes you have to tone it down so more people can enjoy it. View quote
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I think that whenever there's a good script we try to make that happen, but it's all based off of a good story, a good script, but I don't believe you should do it just because it's African-American. View quote
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It's about finding great artists and being part of their careers. View quote
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Babyface - Image
Photo: Angela George, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: American Musician
Born: April 10, 1959
Quotes count: 24

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