The first time I heard Baby Face (and this song), I was driving. I pulled the car over. Then I called the radio station because they did not announce the artist. I have been overwhelmed with the talent to this very day.
+NellyBelle this joint stays on a playlist of mine at all times. just good energy here from kenny. you walk slow, i walk fast , everyone said that it could not last lol.
B. Cortez well thank you for that. i dont even know what to say. definitely flattering. im ok i guess. i do my best on the preservation. lol :) merry christmas and happy new year to you.
The original G. Before Diddy, Pharell, Dark Child, Timbaland et al there was Babyface- producer, songwriter, musician extraordinaire. The sound that defined a generation.
Thing is, Pharrell was working with Teddy Riley not too long after this (could've been around the same time), and Teddy & Babyface were contemporaries during New Jack. That's why Pharrell is on another level compared to most other modern producers...
The origins of New Jack Swing 1982-1987 - Jam & Lewis, LA & Babyface, Calloway, Teddy Riley... ua-cam.com/play/PL62tVnZL7dzxqfuqVLyduYKOW7u2eKZXC.html&disable_polymer=true
Master class. This man is one of the best producers of our time. I was a young guy when I heard this and I still think this song stands out. Love the bass line chords at 3:11 ish. I love to play them on the piano. Got to see him perform at essence fest in New Orleans. It was next level. Glad to see I’m not the only one fanning out on BabyFace and this song
Definitely agree. It was also so much different from the standard LaFace sound he and L.A. Reid were producing for other acts at the time. I always loved the "so do I" vamp at the end of the song.
These songs were the era of, (all you could say was damn). Really dance your ads off til the morning light music. Al B Sure--- night and day Babyface---if loves a crime Houdini----wild wild west Envogue---don't let go Patti la bell---i got a new attitude Rick James----give it to me baby Teena Marie---ohh la la Montel Jordan----this is how we do it Anita Baker----sweet love Luther Vandross---a house is not a home And so much more that i can't remember. And hell I'm from the middle east. But i loved these songs forever. Keith Sweat, Joe, LL cool j and so on.
I sent it in OPP, B-2. But, the 80's and 90's was a time to be living. W no disrespect intended to those wasn't there; you had to been there to know why we (on the North, South, East and West coast) say that -- it was crazy
One of the smoothest and slickest R&B/Soul albums to have been released at the time. It still raids ears from start to finish 25+ years later. One of SOLAR's best.
One of the most talented songwriters and producers of my generation. This particular jam is so good it stands the test of time. On my playlist forever!
In my opinion, this is BY FAR Babyface's best track out of his entire music catalog! Another cool fact is that this is the only track of his material that peaked into the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play Singles Chart (#5).
Dude, this was my JAM when this came out. Right up there with Pebbles'' Girlfriend and Paula Abduls' Straight Up and a million other great pop songs I can't think of right now.
Young people, this is how we jammed up in the club! Not one filthy vulgar word uttered! Just pure funk thrown down into the depths of your soul! Now go tell your momma!
They were already established artistically for themselves (The Deele) and through producing/writing for other artists from the early to mid 1980s. In 1989 they actually got their own recording label and THAT started the domination.
0:50 Chorus has been on my brain since the hipsters at my local bar decided to play it cheekily on 80s night.... Jokes on them I Friggin love it! Thanks Mr. Face!
Yes he had an album around 1986-87 called Lovers with the hit single, "I Love You Babe." Another hot song....He was still with the Deele around the time of that first album though
Chaka Khanian ... you are correct! Although he had a solo album while he was with The Deele, this was indeed his first single (summer of `89) after that group split.
Yeah, his 1986 solo debut had a couple of songs that were Top 40 hits on the R&B charts ("I Love You Babe" was a Top 10 hit on the R&B charts in '87, and "Mary Mack" peaked on the Top 30 on the R&B charts the same year). But this track ("It's No Crime", from the Tender Lover album) was Babyface's first song to be a crossover hit on the Pop charts (peaking at #7 on the Pop charts in 1989, also being a big hit on the R&B and dance charts)
The classic breakthrough song introducing Babyface as a pop artist. The song is better if you listen instead of watch. The video doesn't give the song authenticity. No visual theme just models all over the place.
Today is November 30 th the year was 1976 when I was born so today I am 47 years old n a side of good God music 🎵 any type of music I like listening to play on Facebook utup or whatever is war I come from heather lyn pastor aka hizzle rock on
Babyface is the man no doubt about it.👍 My dude made hits for everyone that includes Boys II Men, Toni Braxton, Karyn White, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown etc. We are privileged to see such musical greatness and genius.😏 I'm looking forward to his concert this Thurs at MSG. It will be my first time seeing him perform live and, it will be memorable for sure.👏👏👏
I was born in '85.. my parents WORE THIS ALBUM OUT. Burned into my memory..
Same
Exact same for me 😊
I have always loved the visuals in this music video. So creative! Who thinks to use headache inducing florescent lights like that?
The first time I heard Baby Face (and this song), I was driving. I pulled the car over. Then I called the radio station because they did not announce the artist. I have been overwhelmed with the talent to this very day.
Whitney Houston did that to me! Which song? SAVING ALL MY LOVE.
I love this song Babyface knew what he was doing when he made all of his tracks🙏🏽❤️✊🏾
LeelaJames did thr same to me with 'Say That.' I was hooked from the intro
He's one of my favs. I took my gf to see him in concert right around 1998. Next day she was buying all his music. ❤️
Imagine being like “ILL SPEAK TO YOUR MANAGER I NEED THE DAMN MUSIC”
Arguably the best uptempo Face song ever done by the man himself.
Hey you can't count out Toni Tony tone's "it feels good" but yes this is definitely one of them
@@ingodwetrust7648 we ain't taking bout songs like it feels good cause thts still getting radio play til this Day
My kinda girl is right up there or above this one…..
his 2001 song was pretty utempo too. I forgot the name.
AGREE
On this day Sept 02, 1989, Its No Crime was at #1 on Billboard Top 100 R&B and Hip Hop Singles. #NewJackSwing Era
The month and year I was born!!! I came from an era of pure innovation and greatness
I was 10 lol Aug 28 1979. I feel old.
I was 20, going on 21 in September 1989
@@keycia927 Just turned 20 that week.
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M8 mo mo
''If I'm guilty of Love, let me do my time...''!!! The shit right here!!!
Amen!
+NellyBelle this joint stays on a playlist of mine at all times. just good energy here from kenny.
you walk slow, i walk fast , everyone said that it could not last lol.
+Darius Slaw wow...ur nice on the eyes, Darius!
B. Cortez well thank you for that. i dont even know what to say. definitely flattering. im ok i guess. i do my best on the preservation. lol
:) merry christmas and happy new year to you.
Darius Slaw Darius you know u Like dat Boo! lol
"So do I". This song is so dope. I liked it as a kid but LOVE it as an adult. Just a great special energy to it.
💯
Still one of my favorite songs ever. The extended version is dope, too. The whole "Tender Lover" album is perfection.
yep early fusion of r&b and hip-hop in the 80s
@@jasondawson92 This wasn't hip hop it was just an R&B jam
I remember had the album back in the day
Yes there is no Hip Hop in this. Just R&B and deeper with a little New Jack Swing.
The original G. Before Diddy, Pharell, Dark Child, Timbaland et al there was Babyface- producer, songwriter, musician extraordinaire. The sound that defined a generation.
Thing is, Pharrell was working with Teddy Riley not too long after this (could've been around the same time), and Teddy & Babyface were contemporaries during New Jack. That's why Pharrell is on another level compared to most other modern producers...
African Traveler Good Babyface biopic tagline
The origins of New Jack Swing 1982-1987 - Jam & Lewis, LA & Babyface, Calloway, Teddy Riley...
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You got that right! Baby face and Price are masters of music.
Bs. This guy, like Michael Jackson and Prince, oozes music from every pore. Pure talent.
Who is lisening to this jam in 2024?
Me!!! 🙋♂
I’m listening to Babyface It’s No Crime mid April 2024
1:00
Meeeeeee❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Me🙋♂️💯
me too
You can tell a LA Ried beat. With Babyface writing style and vocals. Shit is a classic.
love the words, they nailed it!
+clyde stanton yes they did. Miss that LA and Face sound in music.
rahsaan hill that's laface for you
Love the sounds of After 7 too
yeah it prettymuch choreographs itself (i taught dance ex)
I love this song! The entire album is CLASSIC. Babyface still is a musical genius. His compositions are incredible!
Master class. This man is one of the best producers of our time. I was a young guy when I heard this and I still think this song stands out. Love the bass line chords at 3:11 ish. I love to play them on the piano. Got to see him perform at essence fest in New Orleans. It was next level. Glad to see I’m not the only one fanning out on BabyFace and this song
Epitome of cool.
That bass is ridiculous!
The yuppie era of the 80's saw everyone watch some MTV. Awesome song from 1989! 😊
Jamming 2024 this was my song back then till now
I’m listening to Babyface It’s No Crime mid April 2024
2:05
Used to jam the HELL out of this cassette ❤️ Babyface and the Dwele Forever ❤️ L.A.
Babyface is a slamming musician, writer, producer, singer, composer him and LA Reid were carrying the New Jack Swing and R&B scene in the late 80s
This will never go out of style!
Nevaaa‼️‼️
Absolutely love this song. Calling all cars!!!!
Love the video too
he is not calling cars////he is calling all hearts
james Hall Happens. Hi. Steven. Cta. No. Yes. Hi. Very. Very. Very.
Hands down, Baby's best jam!
Konrad Broock no darling....ALL of Babyface's songs are his best...love them all!!!
Love all of Babyface's music and don’t forget After 7. 💙💙
@@Franny5103 yes After 7 are fiiiire...
No it's not
Definitely agree. It was also so much different from the standard LaFace sound he and L.A. Reid were producing for other acts at the time. I always loved the "so do I" vamp at the end of the song.
I am from Washington D.C. and I heard this song ALL THE TIME on the radio and the video was ubiquitous on BET that summer 1989! Good times!
I loved every song on this CD. I wore this CD out. It is a classic. Just don't make quality music like this anymore.
Right
Check out the base and arrange. WOW 😄😄😄😄😄👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻♥️♥️♥️♥️🤜🏻🤛🏻😄😄😄😉
Me too had the Cassette Tape Wore it 0ut till it Popped lls 💯
That Tender Lover!!!!
That Tender Lover!!!
This is a jam for the ages. Babyface played no games on this album!!
Back when MTV was a music channel.
😁😁😁 Yes....for real.
These songs were the era of, (all you could say was damn). Really dance your ads off til the morning light music.
Al B Sure--- night and day
Babyface---if loves a crime
Houdini----wild wild west
Envogue---don't let go
Patti la bell---i got a new attitude
Rick James----give it to me baby
Teena Marie---ohh la la
Montel Jordan----this is how we do it
Anita Baker----sweet love
Luther Vandross---a house is not a home
And so much more that i can't remember. And hell I'm from the middle east. But i loved these songs forever.
Keith Sweat, Joe, LL cool j and so on.
Kool Moe Dee did Wild Wild West, not Whodini.
That One Love from Whodini.
Wild Wild West is Kool Moe Dee
Lady T and Rick James 🥰
Babyface made some good hits, back when R and B was full of funk and soul. This is one of the masterpiece. New Jack Swing had to offer.
Summer 1989!!!
Yeee !! ;D
Herb Laurie : Jamming
Ah, to be two years old again... lol ;-)
I bought the cassette single the day after I saw this on MTV. The one who knows.....knows
was still a baby but i loved this type music.
That "So Do I" still gives me chills...
I like that part too. So do I, so do I, he’s fantastic
The instrumental on this is FIRE 🔥 And his voice on the track?? Perfection 💜
Thank mr LA Reid.
Word gurl
yes summer of '89 was the best summer ever.
Can't front. It was pretty damn good!
iamgary j I agree with you 100%
1989 was definitely a memorable period.
I sent it in OPP, B-2. But, the 80's and 90's was a time to be living. W no disrespect intended to those wasn't there; you had to been there to know why we (on the North, South, East and West coast) say that -- it was crazy
Is this negro Lloyds the singer of Murder Inc daddy?
One of the baddest all around artists ever,writer,producer,arranger,singer,before r kelly,and others there was Babyface and this cut still bumps
Before R. Kelly sure but that doesn't mean anything because before Babyface, there were producer/writers/singers/arrangers like Kashif & Prince.
@MrEXtraRaw why are you hating on Babyface? give his props he changed the game for R&B
Definitely one of the most talented all-around singers/producers of all time hands down
I had this album on a cassette. I used to listen to it on my Walkman on the way to work.
Takes me back to 1989😊
When I was a highschool student.
@@J鶴 I was in the 4th Grade 😊
@@sarahsimpkins1311Same here....just jamming away singing lyrics, not knowing the full meaning then😂😂😂
@@TheRetroWoman80 right 😂😂😂
I was 4 years old in 1989.
This song was such a huge crossover onto the pop charts as well of 89! Never stop loving this jam!!
Still kicks today!
Nobody can't replicate this.....this beat was 100 years ahead
Yes!
Facts!!!
I agree Vanessa.
So do I
One of the smoothest and slickest R&B/Soul albums to have been released at the time. It still raids ears from start to finish 25+ years later. One of SOLAR's best.
One of the most talented songwriters and producers of my generation. This particular jam is so good it stands the test of time. On my playlist forever!
Still my favorite R&B producer of all time.
This is by far one of my most favorite songs + albums from the 80s. Babyface n LA Reid made insane magic together. I sure miss those days
My favorite Babyface Song. New Jack Swing will forever be my favorite sub-genre of R&B.
The beat catches from the beginning and won't let go cook ski sota
I love this whole album.
Gosh I did too...wore out two cassettes!!!!
Jordan Zacarias No. Hi. Very. Yes. Goodness. Happens
Yasss I was jammin! lol I haven't heard this record in years so refreshing to hear the old school stuff :) gotta luv any Babyface record
Lord have Mercyyyyyyyy pure fire!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
1989! still sounds good! 💕❤️💕 February 2023
I’m listening to Babyface It’s No Crime mid April 2023
2025 here an still booming 💥 💥
@@MrDoctor882025 isn't 4 another 6 months!!
Classic Face! Just pumping out those hits back in the day.
It is Me not back in the day...still to this day...
In my opinion, this is BY FAR Babyface's best track out of his entire music catalog! Another cool fact is that this is the only track of his material that peaked into the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play Singles Chart (#5).
It was one of my favorites. That and whip appeal.
Sonya CH Awesome. "Tender Lover" would be my second favorite.
Sonya CH same favorites songs
Although it didn't do as well, Mary Mack was another one of my favorites before It's No Crime came along...
Alexander The Great well put brother! Totally agree
Greatness at its best, they don’t make them like this anymore
I love this song. A Classic
Hell yessss
Dude, this was my JAM when this came out. Right up there with Pebbles'' Girlfriend and Paula Abduls' Straight Up and a million other great pop songs I can't think of right now.
Awesome song! from the summer I turned 13! 1989
Young people, this is how we jammed up in the club! Not one filthy vulgar word uttered! Just pure funk thrown down into the depths of your soul! Now go tell your momma!
This song started it. He went on to dominate R&B in the 90s.
They were already established artistically for themselves (The Deele) and through producing/writing for other artists from the early to mid 1980s.
In 1989 they actually got their own recording label and THAT started the domination.
Yea i remember buying the tape didnt know much at the time about 👶 babyface then i 👂 heard this jam and was hooked. This i the 🎸 jam!
I CAN SAY IT A THOUSAND TIMES
BABYFACE IS TRULY A MUSICAL GENIUS AT WHAT HE DOES BEST A ENTERTAINER,
SINGER, SONGWRITER AND MUSIC PRODUCER.
1990 I was a Sr. In high school and the song nailed it. She walked fast and I walked slow, everyone said it could not last.
sick bass line
I absolutely agree.
yesssssssssss love this song
You think this is sick you should listen to Billy Ocean's Love Zone. :-) This is a hot bass line, though. Probably why I love it!
gazelle rose Jamming
Yeah, the bass killed it!
It's No Crime for the awesome '80s and beyond! What the surprise for him! He's always amazing for Babyface! 😍🤩
I loved all babyface songs from back in the day.
2024 anyone? Welcome back going 33
I’m listening to Babyface It’s No Crime early May 2024
2:07
Happy Birthday Babyface 🎉🍾🎂❤️
IT'S NO CRIME to still LOVE Babyface in 2018! I still do! LOLLLL! This song still jams!!
I’m listening to Babyface It’s No Crime early March 2023
My 42 year old son reminded me of the mornings I would play this. The beat just got me going.
0:50 Chorus has been on my brain since the hipsters at my local bar decided to play it cheekily on 80s night.... Jokes on them I Friggin love it! Thanks Mr. Face!
HAPPY 57TH BIRTHDAY KENNETH "BABYFACE" EDMONDS (APRIL 10, 2016)
I love ❤️ Babyface, this guy does nothing but make hits. one of my favorite artists. one of the hottest artists back in the day..💃🕺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯
Right!!
Love that song no crime your awesome Babyface
Takes me back! Love it!
Happy Birthday 🎂
Great club song back in the day! God miss those days! Great music! Not this crap today!
I still remember when this was on the radio.
I see why Michael liked this jam. Mj was chasing this sound from dangerous all the way to the end of his career
Because of Guy back then Teddy Riley it had more of a hip hop smooth street sound
53 years old and jamming all over this kitchen LoL 🤣🤣 The neighborhood is enjoying it with me.
. Them Serwin Vegas are bouncing the windows 😂🤣❣️
Love this song video!
Maestro!! If I am guilty of love, let me do my time!! Wow!!
He's so beautiful 😍
MJ, JJ, Gibbs , Babyface , After 7, Deniece Williams,...IND stand up!!
This song is awesome
Baby FACE!!! You got This Hands DOWN. Gentleman & A Awesome Person. Sorry Teddy. 🤗😊
He GOT DOWN!.🔥🔥🔥🖤🖤🖤
I'm 44 and still listening to this wonderful music 2019!!
I’m listening to Babyface It’s No Crime and I’m 37 and I’ll be 38 years old in 5 days
A #1 hit for Babyface on the Rhythm & Blues charts. It was the 650th #1 R&B song of the Rock Era.
Still the best Kenny! The best jam ever for you. Lots of love Lesley 🎉🎉
Love this song, so 80s 💜
The jump off for babyface !!🎼🥁🎹🎤🎧👍🤟🏻✌️
It's the end of 2019.
30 years on and I'm still jammin' to this.
Hands down, the best ever!
I’m listening to Babyface It’s No Crime late December 2022 Christmas Eve
Memories Great song , still sounds Awesome !!!
Yep, WAY ahead of it's time!
Everybody needs love! Good message! 💯
Baby face still a pioneer
Babyface was so smooth performing that song
Mi jam
One of the best songs ever written and song by far.
ive listened to this jam 20 times tonite can u blame me
NOPE!!! ;-)
One of my favorites by Babyface. If I am not mistaken, this was his first single after leaving 'The Deele.'
Chaka Khanian he had a solo album before this one. The name escapes me.
The name of his first album was named Lovers
Yes he had an album around 1986-87 called Lovers with the hit single, "I Love You Babe." Another hot song....He was still with the Deele around the time of that first album though
Chaka Khanian ... you are correct! Although he had a solo album while he was with The Deele, this was indeed his first single (summer of `89) after that group split.
Yeah, his 1986 solo debut had a couple of songs that were Top 40 hits on the R&B charts ("I Love You Babe" was a Top 10 hit on the R&B charts in '87, and "Mary Mack" peaked on the Top 30 on the R&B charts the same year).
But this track ("It's No Crime", from the Tender Lover album) was Babyface's first song to be a crossover hit on the Pop charts (peaking at #7 on the Pop charts in 1989, also being a big hit on the R&B and dance charts)
It's August 2022 and this joint still jams. Kenny Edmonds is just pure genius.
I’m listening to Babyface It’s No Crime 1st day of October 2022
The classic breakthrough song introducing Babyface as a pop artist. The song is better if you listen instead of watch. The video doesn't give the song authenticity. No visual theme just models all over the place.
Today is November 30 th the year was 1976 when I was born so today I am 47 years old n a side of good God music 🎵 any type of music I like listening to play on Facebook utup or whatever is war I come from heather lyn pastor aka hizzle rock on
Billboard Hot Black Singles number-one single
August 26, 1989 - September 2, 1989
Laface sound can’t beat it !!🎼🎧🎹🥁🎤👍✌️🤟🏻🍸
What DIDN'T Baybace do right, musically?
It's no crime he's still killing it today.
Babyface is the man no doubt about it.👍 My dude made hits for everyone that includes Boys II Men, Toni Braxton, Karyn White, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown etc. We are privileged to see such musical greatness and genius.😏 I'm looking forward to his concert this Thurs at MSG. It will be my first time seeing him perform live and, it will be memorable for sure.👏👏👏
Don't forget he had a hand in the success of The Boys, Sheena Easton and After 7 too.