Return of the Tender Love
Return of The Tender Lover is the upcoming eight solo studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter Babyface. The album is set to be released on December 4, 2015 by Def Jam Recordings.[3] "We've Got Love" was released as the album's lead single on August 4, 2015.[4] Return of The Tender Lover is the singer's first solo album since Playlist (2007), and his first consisting of only original material since Grown & Sexy (2005).[5]
Background
Following the release of his collaborative album with Tony Braxton, Love, Marriage & Divorce (2015) which was a commercial success, Babyface finished Return of The Tender Lover with Daryl Simmons and Kameron Glasper. Babyface said of the process: "It was an organic thing where the songs came fast — I didn’t want to do too many songs, just an old-school album, eight songs, and just make sure they’re eight good ones". Babyface has called the album "Unapologetic R&B" and said: "It doesn’t have to be the kind of hi-hats or kick or 808s [sound]. It’s just going to be a real drummer, bass player, guitar player, piano player. It’s going to feel real good based off of musicianship."[6]
Track listing
| 1. |
"We've Got Love" | Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Daryl Simmons, Kameron Glasper |
4:49 |
| 2. |
"Fight for Love" | Edmonds, Simmons |
4:58 |
| 3. |
"Exceptional" | Edmonds, Simmons, Glasper |
5:40 |
| 4. |
"Walking on Air" (featuring El DeBarge) | Edmonds, Simmons |
3:54 |
| 5. |
"I Want You" (featuring After 7) | Edmonds, Simmons |
4:21 |
| 6. |
"Love and Devotion" | Edmonds, Simmons |
3:43 |
| 7. |
"Standing Ovation" | Edmonds, Simmons |
4:45 |
| 8. |
"Something Bout You" | Edmonds, Simmons |
5:58 |
| 9. |
"Our Love" | Edmonds, Simmons |
4:37 |
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