Face 2 Face
Babyface took his sweet time to deliver the sequel to The Day a rare flop in his catalog, waiting nearly five years to release Face2Face He wasn't exactly in seclusion, since he still worked relentlessly as a producer and songwriter, even masterminding the tremendous pop-punk soundtrack for the 2001 film Josie & the Pussycats All this activity, combined with the subtleness of The Day is in no way preparation for Face2Face a gleaming, stylish platter of urban funk and smooth soul that is easily among his very best records. As Babyface s sense of craft deepens, he's become more assured with what he wants to do on his own records. Though he's dabbled in funk since the beginning of his career, the grooves here cut deeper and are flashier than ever before, and the sweet croon of his voice just makes them seem deeper. Then there are the ballads that he's always excelled at -- they're just as good here, but they not only offer good contrast, they sound better in this context, surrounded by such exquisite dance numbers and grooves. Even if Face2Face fails to match the chart heights of, say, "Whip Appeal," Babyface has never been in better form, and from beginning to end, this record captures him at the peak of his powers. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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Heavy D & the Boyz - Producer
Heavy D & the Boyz - Keyboard Programming
Babyface - Producer
Babyface - Main Performer
Babyface - Drum Programming
Babyface - Keyboard Programming
Bill Meyers - Horn Arrangements
Bill Meyers - String Arrangements
Fabian Fade Duvernay - Marketing
André Harrell - Producer
Jean-Marie Horvat - Mixing
Brion James - Producer
Brion James - Keyboard Programming
Tim Kelley - Producer
Tim Kelley - Keyboard Programming
L.A. Reid - Executive Producer
Bob Robinson - Producer
Ramon Hervey II - Management
Paul Boutin - Engineer
Paul Boutin - Mixing
Steve Genewick - Assistant Engineer
Christian Lantry - Cover Photo
Cey Adams - Creative Director
Alex Olsson - Assistant Engineer
Sante d'Orazio - Photography
Mike City - Producer
Mike City - ?
Anthony Nance - Producer
Anthony Nance - Drum Programming
Anthony Nance - Keyboard Programming
Brian Garten - Engineer
The Neptunes - Producer
The Neptunes - Drum Programming
The Neptunes - Keyboard Programming
Josean Posey - Mixing
Josean Posey - Assistant
Victor Joseph - Make-Up
Derek Carlson - Assistant Engineer
Derek Carlson - Assistant
Heavy D - Keyboard Programming
Andrea Liberman - Stylist
Daria Hines - Assistant Hair Stylist
Kimah Green - A&R
Renae McNeil - A&R
Buckwild - Producer
Buckwild - Drum Programming
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