Babyface - Whip Appeal (MTV Unplugged, NYC, 1997)

Babyface performing Whip Appeal on MTV Unplugged, NYC, 1997
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Chorus:
Whatever you want (whatever you want, babe)
It's alright with me (it's alright with me)
'Cause you've got that whip appeal
So work it on me
It's better than love
Sweet as can be
You've got that whip appeal
So whip it on me (baby)
#Babyface #WhipAppeal #MTVUnplugged

[@Nikolay061]

That rhythm section is so slick

[@MrBlactye]

A brilliant vocalist, songwriter and producer of our generation. The best to ever do it.

[@katherinemack5407]

Amen

[@xoxxobob61]

@MrBlactye...I was driving in my car the other night and this song came on & realized what a amazing songwriter Babyface really is along with his "secret song" .."Nobody Knows it But me" by the Tony Rich Project which is another favorite.

[@MrBlactye]

@@xoxxobob61 Have you heard Secrets by Az Yet. Jon B produce it's absolutely amazing. I said all that because it falls under Babyface stewardship.

[@jayrough1413]

You said it best my friend he is so talented in every way! He wrote so many hit songs for so many artists

[@jacquelineward7432]

Kevin’s voice just adds to the song 😍. Magnificent vocalist

[@hb9639]

What a Lineup! Big Bad Nathan East the Beast on the Bass, The Great Ricky Lawson on drums, Sheila E on Percussions, Kevon and Melvin Edmonds from After 7 Babyface’s Brothers on Vocals Duty and Tim Carmen on the Organ!

[@sgrace7607]

I thought that was Sheila E. Came to the comments to see who else noticed.

[@ngawo3873]

Also Shanice and Mark Nelson as part of the backing vocalists.

[@tmn8547]

Absolutely!!! Who were the other 2 ladies on backing besides Shanice?

[@edwardiputo1592]

I’m so glad that Babyface kept this track for himself. I don’t think anyone could’ve performed it better.

[@jeterw75]

RIP Melvin!! It’s crazy how Babyface sounds exactly like the record. Amazing!!

[@Kaliiiibby]

That’s pure talent.. and back then u had to either got or u don’t.. there was on auto tune..

[@HughJorgan09]

Babyface is Old School, from his days in THE DEELE. You had to be good, back then, wasn't no auto-tune to fix your weak-ass vocals.

[@thecramptons]

@@Kaliiiibbyexactly

[@thecramptons]

@@HughJorgan09exactly

[@trudownsouth8490]

No he doesn't

[@Sheisneika0976]

Man..... they don’t make music this this today at all

[@anthonychin3951]

This the type of music that you play while surprising the wife with a nice meal and making love on the kitchen table while the candles lit and the wine glasses filled 😩😩😩😩

[@angelag.johnson1985]

Who is here in 2020? The Man is Pure Genius.

[@cocovernon8394]

2021!!!! Legendary Face!!!❤️

[@lynnettecheatom3184]

I agree

[@akmoss3092]

2021

[@user-db1ne9dd8g]

2021 🍼🐥

[@spaceman5734]

meeeeeeee

[@hudsonhaverford1319]

Is that God damn Sheila E on the drums!?!?! This was classic all the way around.

[@phatgirl2121]

She is so bad she supposed came but because of coronavirus they cancelled show I said shit well maybe another time or something

[@MrScott007]

I see he got his brothers Melvin & Kevon from After 7 singing in the background, Rip Melvin !

[@user-db1ne9dd8g]

😥❤️

[@resart77]

Shelia E on them Percussion

[@jazzystar6122]

Oh yes!

[@michalzenca]

And Ricky Lawson on drums !!

[@nellys5763]

Sheila E - classic!

[@user-mb1sy9uz6z]

Happy Birthday Babyface!❤ Celebrating all day long Y'all!❤😂

[@cacornhusker2940]

And props to Nathan East...the Baddest Bass in the World.

[@markjefferson2434]

I love how he has both brothers from after 7 backing him up.

[@Lynn-mf9mw]

This man is totally BRILLIANT. So glad he chose to share his talent with the world.

[@milimalinovic7461]

The vibe, the feeling, the emotion. This live performance is untouchable.

[@toribrice183]

His brothers and shanice wilson singing background vocals 😍😍

[@kayk.d.noonoo]

Shanice voice is so amazing

[@jgjg3848]

and Shelia E back there on percussion.

[@user-fk8bk5rl1x]

Quiet the mind and the SOUL will Speak…❤🙏🤍👱🏼‍♀️🌹😇

[@dandyhiphop]

One of the BEST songs IN THE WORLD, EVER. Thank you Babyface!

[@revkda]

I see his brother Melvin of After 7 sing background with him on this occasion. Melvin just died two weeks ago. RIH I am yet praying for y’all, Face! Love ya!!!

[@tdlawren]

Kevon is back there too. They came up and sung a few songs with him

[@flex5752]

What’s RIH

[@nawalolanrewaju]

@@flex5752 rest in heaven

[@niwu5218]

His voice feels like expensive silk on my skin. Love this man

[@deliahiggins1842]

Yessss. Love this man voice.

[@ronniedavis2324]

HELL YEAH

[@cocovernon8394]

Perfect description SILK!!❤️💜

[@frostysnoww8048]

Real music better than the music they play today 🎧🎤🎶🎵💗💕💖

[@katherinemack5407]

I'm here 4 it 2019

[@teresacoombs1917]

Yes

[@DerrickTurnerDLT]

Giving all the props in the world to Babyface. His gift and body of work speaks for itself, but nobody gives the band the credit they’re due. They absolutely slayed this! Speaking as a 30 year minister of music, they took it to church!

[@dollysmith2596]

❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🔥🔥🔥💯

[@user-db2oi4fo6g]

الله. لففقف😮😮😮😅😊😢😮😮😮پ😮ف😮٤😊😊😊😮 لا

[@user-db2oi4fo6g]

الله. لففقف😮😮😮😅😊😢😮😮😮پ😮ف😮٤😊😊😊😮 لا

[@spencity87]

That organ was giving oh my goodness

[@Gymngardengains]

What the shit?? Baby face:my first sexy song Dlt: they took it to church...

[@johnniepbrickwall]

It's dope he had his brothers with him!!!

[@jeanneanderson3367]

They don’t write or sing songs like this anymore. Saw him recently on Jennifer Hudson’s show & yes I have been listening to his body of work. ❤

[@robinbee2771]

After 7 doing background vocals 😍

[@blackknight5018]

And that is what I call REAL music!! 👌👍

[@WHITNEYELIZABETHHOUSTON-gc1mn]

I TAKE NO KNIGHTS BLACK OR WHITE. ARAMIS WAS MY KNIGHT; DARTANGYAN WAS MY KNIGHT; PORTHOS WAS MY KNIGHT ARTEMEIS AND HIS SONS WERE MY KNIGHTS. I TAKE NO KNIGHTS BLACK OR WHITE.QUEEN. THOSE BEEF EATING HIGH HATS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE MY KNIGHTS. MY SONS ARE MY HEIRS

[@urbanboi9390]

Baby face is the man old school is the best music still to diz day

[@marciahull5138]

8u V8 lk jh h g ?

[@herbertvictory1810]

Show was 1996,still wondering how their mother felt,watching her sons on stage at once,must have been veryvery proud and how Babyface manage to keep his cool with his fame still today,that's why his so respected all over the world.

[@teresacoombs1917]

Yes, you said it. He does not appear to be an arrogant person.

[@lisac8088]

Shiela E is also doing backup vocals! Yea! He’s brilliant!!

[@krysis7]

One of my favorite live versions of any song. The climax is incredible.

[@brianthomas8125]

Scary- now my girl is listening regularly! I made her an addict like me!

[@Imissingu2001]

Babyface = BLACK EXCELLENCE!!! How I love and miss this true blue R&B. But glad that I can come here and reminisce on the good times.

[@jaredwright3283]

Black. Excellence. 🤦‍♂️

[@yrola3400]

Babyface is the best of the best! Every he touches turns to gold.

[@ydf2008]

Yes, that is Shelia E. on percussion, his brothers Melvin (r.i.p.) & Kevon, and also Shanice on background vocals. Such a talented set. Love Babyface

[@krischan2611]

The sexiest song for me, love it, love Babyface.

[@rachelbennett9498]

Babyface and the Band and vocalist killed it!!!! Love everything by the band and Babyface. June 2022.

[@diamondheadambassador]

When I was a medical student at that time I always listened Babyface.His music gave me a lot of energy to study and make me relax so I could pass National Exams for doctors.

[@jessicamcgee3661]

I was too damn young to be singing this song and had no idea what Babyface was singing about. But I loved it and my mother couldn't stand it when I listened to it. Now that I'm grown, I get it. And sure do wait on my man to come home.

[@SrChalice]

This band had all top class musicians. Sheila E & Nathan East.

[@hurricanesamaria885]

Babyface back in the day 😍😍😍

[@gregjones9164]

One of the best vocalists period. His brilliance is legendary.

[@tech35641]

I just now realized two of his brothers are background singers here.

[@jefferysimmons4501]

Is it me or does that sax part @ 1:14 sound like the intro to Sade"s Your Love is King?

[@joaquibabaro4944]

His voice hasnt changed it's awesome!

[@djVelvet1]

Face is the G.O.A.T ! There is so much amazing talent in that family, Rest In Power Melvin... 🙏🏽🕊️👑

[@jacquelineward7432]

Kevon is so handsome and great singer. I just star at him as if the only prom stage

[@daarkke]

I grew up with your music and still listening to them it today. This song is one of my favorite from Tender lover album.

[@spaceman5734]

Still do

[@uniqueorganicshaircare9880]

Yesss grown folks music

[@lejonbrames1278]

The drummer was absolutely going off 👏👏👏

[@nevillecharlton8260]

The late great Ricky Lawson

[@nataliebenjamin3201]

Sheila E

[@callmesupreme1533]

@@nataliebenjamin3201 wow I knew that was her !!!

[@jossderjohnbrisenio732]

I got goosebumps the entire song

[@mrmaxxx94]

Babyface had the slow jam of 1989 into 1990 with whip appeal,this is a classic slow jam,face is one of the greatest ever to create, respect

[@chromebook2447]

RIP Melvin Edmonds!

[@kurtispharr72]

He said this was his 1st sexy song. Ahh I remember a song called "Lovers" baby let me be the one, let me be the only one oohhh "Lovers." That is another Gem that made men out of boys.

[@jaskiranatkinson]

I wish there was a LOVE option instead of like. This song just hits right - the vocals, the instruments, the flow...

[@daveydcxcix]

The Edmonds brothers all sing so well!! 😊

[@jazzywazzy4761]

THE BEST MUSICIAN, SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER EVER!!!!! And he had his brothers from After 7 on here and also, Shelia E. straight genius.

[@shamekaallen8139]

Baby Face is a gifted and brilliant man at what he does.

[@Jadestone1]

Love this man since the 90s. My all time favourite songwriter, musician and producer. Legendary artist Babyface!

[@zer0gravity1]

Same here!

[@jeterw75]

Hands down classic!! One of my favorites ever by far!!

[@brianthomas8125]

As usual, absolutely incredible.

[@zbrylski2106]

Is that Sheila E. back there? Amazing!

[@ErinT80]

I swear this song makes me feel like the most sexiest woman in the world.

[@pierremichelmbei4738]

A true artist - great songwriter, awesome musician and talented singer

[@thandekazaheerandlovu417]

2022 but it's still great song!

[@jessicaclarke4984]

So nice to see his two brothers singing with him so sad melvin is not here today with us

[@deebojo3382]

Yes Melvin was just so special, gifted, talented, sweet , fine, too sexy for himself, and easy on the eyes. An amazing singer. Oh did I miss anything? lol

[@IAMElsLife]

Babyface thanks so much for sharing this video with us ! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@LoveTruth86]

I love this version! So good!

[@King-Vis]

Babyface is way too smooth for this world!

[@jgjg3848]

Doesn't get any better than this.

[@chrisscott1167]

Best song writer ever!

[@sugarandspice2136]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this version! RIP Melvin ❤

[@erikaquintanilla9741]

I get these nostalgic feelings listening to this takes me back in time. 🥰

[@mwedycarneiro4708]

Babyface will always be my escape 💜

[@siroboo9471]

Musical genius!

[@chgofirefighter]

Wow Sheila E she’s so damn beautiful, talented and gifted! The good ole 90’s

[@theartistphiljc7682]

And just to think I was there for every minute of this show!!! Still remember like it was yesterday!!!

[@StephanieKelly-et1zz]

🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊Babyface... still looks great.... caught his concert this Year..,.top 5 in male R&B Artist

[@VyCityMusic]

(RIP) Melvin & Kevon on Backgrounds and tht looks like Sheila E on percussion in the back 🥁

[@indiadelon8771]

I love this live version

[@johnhendricks8140]

Is that Sheila E on purcussion? I think it is. Classic soul music. Babface got those hits, killer songwriter.

[@takendramobley]

I love Babyface ❤️. Thank you for gracing us with great music.

[@phatgirl2121]

This the song right I had that album and wore it out

[@markjefferson2434]

Definitely should be more in the goat discussion.

[@amohelangmosifa7849]

2023 it's still a jam 🔥🔥👌🏾👌🏾

[@turquoisewoods2165]

Right Baby face 😎🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@juliodominguez4750]

So talented

[@marciasteinberg8271]

amazing.... I love this guy and his music ........

[@MsSatty123]

One of my favorites from him

[@phindilendlovu4550]

Am so obsessed with this song lately ❤❤ perfect 🥰

[@davenova850]

Nathan East on bass, Ricky Lawson on drums, Melvin and Kevon on vocals. Sweet.

[@Kipchoge475]

Nathan East looks older here than he is now😳

[@vanessajefferson8636]

Sheila E. on percussion

[@randall9251]

And don't forget Sheila E on percussions.

[@randall9251]

Oh didn't read the comment before mine. My Bad.

[@user-on7ng8ir9i]

I feel in love with this song when I came to the usa❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lafandenuel5605]

performing live. No autotune, no lypsinc, no pre-recorder tracks. I so wish these times were back. When you had to be good and make good songs.

[@Sttephy30]

Many musicians still sing live.

[@sherrillrussell7712]

That song still. Work love it I love you baby face

[@AnEnglishGentleman]

Notifications on fire today 🔥👑. The R&B Godfather

[@AllrounderJ]

One of my favorite song and performance. Genius Babyface 😍

[@user-db1ne9dd8g]

I love 💕😘 you Babyface...🌏😎 Nobody has that whip appeal like you and my man...

[@carchic66]

Still a great tune!!

[@matthiask.masaka2572]

One of the greatest musician 🎶 🎵, been to his last UK Concert in O2 Arena Indigo 2009, good performer and entertainer🙏🏾👍

[@radityoadji5664]

no music better than this..

[@theluckycharmsguy888]

Nathan East is Clapton’s Backbone! Love the guy!❤️

[@latrendamitchell9996]

Had my girl Shelia E making them moves yassss