originally published: 11/23/2015
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents 11-time Grammy winner Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 8:00pm. Expect a romantic Valentine’s evening of his greatest hits “Every Time I Close My Eyes,” “When Can I See You,” “Never Keeping Secrets,” “Whip Appeal,” “Two Occasions,” and the new single “We’ve Got Love.” Tickets range from $49.50 to $99.50.
Edmonds’ impeccably crafted explorations of romance and relationships have made an indelible imprint on the evolution of contemporary pop music throughout the world. Babyface produced songs for Whitney Houston, Dru Hill, Beyoncé, Madonna, Bobby Brown, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Arianna Grande, Barbra Streisand, Mary J. Blige and TLC.
He is the recipient of numerous awards, such as the multiple Grammys, Soul Train Music Awards, BMI Awards, NAACP Image Awards and American Music Awards. Edmonds was given the third BET Walk of Fame Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was named BET’s Entertainer of the Year at the first BET Awards ceremony. Love, Marriage & Divorce, his 2014 duets album with Toni Braxton, won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.
The evening’s special guest is After 7, the R&B group whose hits include “Ready or Not,” “Can’t Stop” and “Til You Do Me Right.” After 7 emerged in the '90s as a solid contemporary ensemble able to perform creditably in either vintage soul or modern new jack and urban styles.
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