The Babyface Brothers’ Musical Legacy: Kevon, Melvin, and Kenneth

The Edmonds Brothers – Kevon, Melvin, and Kenneth – have been making music together for decades. The oldest of the three is Kevon Edmonds, born on February 25th 1958. He is a singer and actor and is a member of the R&B group After 7. His younger brothers Melvin Edmonds and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds both went on to have successful music careers.

Kevon was the first to enter show business as he joined After 7 in 1988 alongside his brother Melvin and their friend Keith Mitchell. The group went on to become one of the most successful R&B groups in history with their debut album, ‘Takin’ My Time’ having gone double-platinum by 1992. They were nominated for both a Grammy Award and an American Music Award.

Melvin is best known for being the co-founder of After 7, but he also has two solo albums under his belt; ‘Love Enuff’ (2002) and ‘Changes’ (2004). He has worked with artists such as Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton and many more.

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds is one of the most successful songwriters in modern music history. With over 120 Top 10 hits to his name, it’s no wondr why he gained so much success over the years. He wrote songs for Whitney Houston, Madonna, Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men just to name a few. Babyface won 11 Grammy Awards throughout his career and had many other nominations as well. His success didn’t just come from writing but also from producing hit albums such as Toni Braxton’s self-titled debut album which sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

The Edmonds Brothers are no doubt an incredible family who have all achieved great success in their respective fields of music over the past few decades!

Number of Brothers Babyface Has

Babyface, born Kenneth Edmonds, has two brothers. His older brother is Kevon Edmonds and his other brother is Melvin Edmonds. Both Kevon and Melvin have successful music careers, with Kevon as a member of the R&B group After 7 and Melvin as a founding member of the group The Isley Brothers. Babyface has collaborated with both of his brothers on multiple occasions throughout his career.

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Are Babyface and Kevon Edmonds Twins?

No, Babyface and Kevon Edmonds are not twins. Kevon is the older brother of Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, and was born on February 25, 1958. Babyface was born on April 10, 1958. Both brothers have achieved success in the music industry: while Babyface has won 10 Grammy Awards over the coure of his career, Kevon is a member of the R&B group After 7.

Babyface’s Brothers

Babyface’s brothers are Melvin and Kevon Edmonds. They are both singers, songwriters and producers. They founded the R&B group After 7 in the late ’80s, for which they have been nominated for a Grammy and an American Music Award. Melvin and Kevon have had success as solo artists as well, with Melvin having three top 10 singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and Kevon having two platinum albums. Together they have had numerous hits with After 7, including the number one single “Can’t Stop”.

What Happened to Babyface’s Brother?

Melvin Edmonds, the older brother of chart-topping R&B producer and singer Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, died Saturday at the age of 65. He had been suffering from a short illness.

Melvin was well known as a vocalist for 90s R&B group After 7, who released albums such as “Tapestry” (1990) and “Reflections” (1996). The group’s biggest hits were their signature song “Ready or Not,” which reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1990, and “Can’t Stop,” which peaked at No. 14 in 1991. He is also credited with writing many of the songs for After 7’s albums.

Before his passing, Melvin was working on a solo album entitled Soul Traveler that he had been recording snce 2011. His son Jason Edmonds is planning to complete it posthumously in his father’s memory.

What is Babyface’s Net Worth?

Babyface is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and record producer with a net worth of $200 million as of December 2022. He has achieved tremendous success in the music industry, having written and produced over 26 number-one R&B hits throughout his career and winning 11 Grammy Awards. His production credits include songs for artists such as Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Toni Braxton. He has also released seeral solo albums including his multi-platinum 1998 album “The Day” which sold over four million copies worldwide. In addition to his musical accomplishments, Babyface also launched a clothing line and a record label.

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Is Baby Face Still Married?

No, Baby Face is not curently married. He was most recently married to Tracey Edmonds from 1992 to 2005, but the two divorced in 2005 and have since gone their separate ways. Baby Face has two sons from this marriage, Brandon and Dylan.

The Meaning of ‘Babyface’ on a Guy

A babyface on a guy is a term that is often used in a derogatory manner to refer to someone who has an appearance similar to that of a baby – typically referring to a young man with a round, chubby face and beardless look. This term can be seen as an insult, as it implies that the person looks young and immature. However, it can also be seen as a compliment depending on the context, as having a youthful face can be seen as attractive.

The Phenomenon of Baby-Faced Adults

Having a baby face is a result of having high levels of estrogen in growing girls. Estrogen plays an important role in the development of facial features and can cause the forehead to be large, the nose to be snub, the cheeks to be full and the lips to be plump. This combination of facial features has traditionally been associated with femininity due to its sensitivity and charm, hence why it is often referred to as having a ‘baby face’. In addition, estrogen can also lead to increased fat deposits in the cheek area wich further contribute to this look.

Understanding How Babyface Works

Babyface works by using a combination of pseudoscience and computer technology to identify the predispositions of a woman’s unborn child. Through examining the woman’s characteristics such as hair, eye color, skin tone and facial features, Babyface is able to predict the future child’s personality and abilities. This informaton is then used to generate a secondary Stand that will fight in its place. The Stand generated is unique to each individual woman and is tailored specifically for them based on their own characteristics. The Stand can be used for protection, offense or both depending on the situation. Additionally, Babyface provides personalized advice about how best to use the Stand for any given situation.

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Business Partner of Babyface

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds’ business partner was L.A. Reid, a fellow member of the Cincinnati-based R&B band The Deele which Edmonds joined in the early 1980s. Reid and Edmonds formed a production and business partnership that enabled them to create and promote their own music as well as produce music for other artists. Their success led to Reid beoming president of Arista Records in 2000 and Edmonds becoming chairman and CEO of his own record label, LaFace Records, in 1989. They also had success with their own recording careers, being responsible for hits such as “Every Time I Close My Eyes” (Babyface) and “I’m Coming Out” (L.A.).

Conclusion

The Babyface brothers, Kevon, Kenneth (Babyface) and Melvin Edmonds, have achieved much success in the music industry. From their humble beginnings as a family band to creating their own separate solo careers and forming the R&B group After 7, they have certainly made an impact. They have collectively been nominated for a Grammy Award and an American Music Award and are proof that talent runs in the family. It is clear that the Babyface brothers have made their mark on the music world with their unique sound and musical vision.

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William Armstrong

William Armstrong is a senior editor with H-O-M-E.org, where he writes on a wide variety of topics. He has also worked as a radio reporter and holds a degree from Moody College of Communication. William was born in Denton, TX and currently resides in Austin.