Babyface's solo debut yielded the first number one R&B hit of the 1990s while establishing Edmonds as a major personality and performer. He wrote or co-wrote much of the material and even played several instruments. It was a combination of slick production and nicely sung sentimental tributes and heartache ballads. [The 2001 CD reissue adds historical liner notes and three bonus tracks: a "Dub L.A." version of "Tender Lover," a 12" version of "Whip Appeal," and a 12" version of "My Kinda Girl."] ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

Although it's become a radio staple across nearly all genres, this tends to be nothing more than dance-pop by-the-numbers. There's little differentiation between songs as the melodies tend to get lost in a morass of electronic percussion.