Babyface

This day in hip-hop history features Naughty by Nature's misunderstood classic, Babyface's emotional entreaties, Shaggy's post-military raunch and more.

Today in hip-hop history, Jeezy drops a southern classic, 3rd Bass arrives on the scene, Eric B. and Rakim release their sophomore album, and Craig Mack marks Bad Boy's debut.

These are the albums that defined an emerging generation of R&B artists in the late 80s/early 90s who embraced hip-hop's sound, and eventually, its image.

Babyface and L.A. Reid announced LaFace in chart-topping style.

The anticipation for the New Edition biopic just hit epic levels.

The singer's new tour kicks off in October.

R&B singers from the 80s and 90s paid homage to the legendary singer-songwriter Babyface won received the Legend Award at the 2015 Soul Train Awards.

See what the stars were wearing at this year's Soul Train Awards.

Get ready for the trippiest show in America. The 2015 Soul Train Awards will be a star-studded affair that you don't want to miss. Erykah Badu is the host and she is ready to bring the peace, love and soul.

Our latest edition of Songs of the Week includes new tracks from Pimp C, Sheek Louch and Babyface.