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The life and career of 13-time Grammy winner Kenneth \u201cBabyface\u201d Edmonds will take center stage in a documentary that\u2019s now in production and backed by HarbourView Equity Partners. Helming the documentary are Emmy-nominated director Chris Moukarbel (Gaga: Five Foot Two, Cypher) and Kenya Barris (black-ish, grown-ish).<\/p>\n
According to a press release announcing the project, the documentary will feature Babyface during in-depth interviews talking about the triumphs and challenges he\u2019s encountered in the music industry, his songwriting and production process and his star-filled list of collaborators over the years such as Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Beyonc\u00e9, Eric Clapton, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men and SZA. As such, the documentary will also feature interviews with many of Babyface\u2019s key collaborators as well as behind-the-scenes and concert footage of his upcoming shows at The Palms in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n
More from Billboard<\/strong><\/p>\n The documentary will also encompass his trajectory as a co-founder of Atlanta-based LaFace Records with Antonio \u201cL.A.\u201d Reid in the \u201890s and early 2000s. In addition to Braxton, the storied label\u2019s roster included OutKast, Usher, TLC, P!nk and Ciara.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve often wondered how an unassuming kid from Indianapolis got to where he is today, working with artists and achieving dreams I could\u2019ve never imagined when I first started,\u201d commented Babyface in the press release. \u201cThis documentary is giving me a chance to go down memory lane with a fine-tooth comb, reexamining the highs and lows of my life and career. I\u2019m discovering where all the songs really came from \u2014 and perhaps just as important, the how and why.\u201d<\/p>\n That \u201cunassuming kid\u201d went on to write and produce seminal film soundtracks and songs as well. Those credits include The Bodyguard, Boomerang, Soul Food and Waiting to Exhale \u2014 the latter of which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. He also produced \u201cWhen You Believe,\u201d the Academy Award-winning duet between Houston and Carey from the animated film The Prince of Egypt. Beyond his 13 Grammy Awards. the prolific music man is a seven-time BMI pop songwriter of the year honoree. He also counts 16 No. 1 pop singles, 45 No. 1 R&B singles and 125 top 10 hits per the Billboard charts.<\/p>\n \u201cBabyface and his music has always been part of the soundtrack of my life,\u201d\u00a0said director Moukarbel. \u201cHis imprint on the music world is massive and I feel really honored to be even a small part in sharing his story through directing this film.<\/p>\n Sherrese Clarke, founder\/CEO of HarbourView Equity Partners, said, \u201cWe\u2019re passionate about investing in stories and creators who\u2019ve shaped culture in lasting ways. Babyface\u2019s influence on music and artistry is immeasurable \u2014 his songs have defined generations. We\u2019re proud to support this project celebrating his genius, legacy and the emotional honesty behind his work.\u201d<\/p>\n Describing Babyface as \u201cone of one \u2014 a culture-defining hitmaker whose impact cannot be denied or overstated,\u201d Barris added, \u201cWe\u2019re honored to be a part of telling his story and grateful that we\u2019re teaming with Harbourview, a company that understands the importance of investing in culture and storytelling like this, to do so. I hope this project not only spotlights Babyface\u2019s remarkable career but also gives people a glimpse into the man behind the musical genius, who just might be one of the funniest motherfuckers I\u2019ve ever met.\u201d<\/p>\n Best of Billboard<\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for Billboard’s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The life and career of 13-time Grammy winner Kenneth \u201cBabyface\u201d Edmonds will take center stage in a documentary that\u2019s now in production and backed by HarbourView Equity Partners. Helming the documentary are Emmy-nominated director Chris Moukarbel (Gaga: Five Foot Two, Cypher) and Kenya Barris (black-ish, grown-ish). 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