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Bomani Jones Slams Babyface as Overrated Songwriter
29 Sep
Summary
- Bomani Jones critically assessed Babyface's songwriting skills.
- Jones believes Babyface's songs sound rushed and lyrics are simple.
- He distinguishes Babyface the producer, whom he admires.
Bomani Jones has presented a strong opinion on Babyface's legacy, distinguishing between his work as a producer and a songwriter. Jones asserted that Babyface is a "vastly overrated songwriter," a take he first shared on his podcast, The Right Time. He elaborated that many of Babyface's songs sound as if they were produced too hastily.
Specifically, Jones criticized the lyrical content, describing it as "Simple Simon shit." He feels that more time could have been invested in crafting better lyrics. However, Jones expressed a different sentiment regarding Babyface's production capabilities, stating he is "down for" acknowledging him as one of the greatest producers.
This debate follows a similar discussion on "ATLiens at 30: The Album That Made OutKast Legends" episode of The Right Time, where Jones called Babyface the "single most overrated songwriter who ever lived." He contrasted Babyface's work with Teddy Riley's production on Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative," suggesting Riley's output was superior and sounded more deliberate, unlike what Jones perceived as Babyface's "one draft only" approach.
