Babyface
Indianapolis producer, songwriter, and R&B artist whose writing and production credits shaped the sound of an entire generation — responsible for hits for Whitney Houston, TLC, Boyz II Men, and dozens of others across three decades.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | — | — |
The Cultural Record
Discography
Rank History
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