AlexdeParis said:

ISF said:

He was a very good songwriter, and an average/above average singer. However, he has very little versatility! Reminds me of Brian McKnight in that sense, except B McKnight is a far better singer.

Babyface is a far better songwriter than Brian McKnight and that chasm is much greater than Brian's vocal edge IMO.

Far better? I don't think so, though I appreciate the topic of who is a better songwriter is debatable. I can't see how one can hear a clear difference in quality between both as vocalists though!

I suppose this quality is in the ear of the listener