Kenneth Brian Edmonds (born April 10, 1959), known professionally as Babyface, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has written and produced 26 number-one R&B hit songs and has won 13 Grammy Awards. NME ranked him number 20 on its list 50 of the Greatest Producers Ever. Edmonds was born on April 10, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Marvin Dallas and Barbara Jean (née O'Bannon) Edmonds. He is the fifth of six brothers, including Melvin and Kevon Edmonds, who later became members of the group After 7. Edmonds attended North Central High School in Indianapolis and began writing songs as a way to express himself.