"My Kinda Girl" is a song performed and co-written[3] by Babyface, issued as the fourth and final single from his 1989 album Tender Lover. The song was also the fourth consecutive hit single from the album, peaking at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990.[5] SOLAR and Epic Records released 7 remixes of the recording with a remix of "Whip Appeal" in 1990, which was available as a CD single.
| "My Kinda Girl" | ||||
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| Single by Babyface | ||||
| from the album Tender Lover | ||||
| Released | May 29, 1990[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1989 | |||
| Genre | R&B, new jack swing | |||
| Length | 4:39 (album version) 4:10 (single edit)[2] | |||
| Label | SOLAR, Epic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Babyface, Daryl Simmons, L.A. Reid[3] | |||
| Producer(s) | Babyface, L.A. Reid[4] | |||
| Babyface singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "My Kinda Girl" on YouTube | ||||
Personnel
edit- Babyface: lead and background vocals, songwriter, producer, arranger, keyboards
- L.A. Reid: songwriter, producer, arranger, drums, percussion
- Daryl Simmons: songwriter, percussion
- Kayo: Moog bass
- Donald Parks: Fairlight synthesizer programming
Chart positions
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (1990)[5] | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 30 |
| US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard) | 28 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) | 3 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (1990) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)[6] | 37 |
References
edit- ^ "My Kinda Girl [CD Single] - Babyface - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "Babyface - My Kinda Girl at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
- ^ a b "My Kinda Girl - Babyface - Listen, Appearances, Song Review - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "Babyface - My Kinda Girl (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ a b "Babyface - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ "Babyface - Chart history - Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
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