Babyface Recalls Jennifer Crying at Lunch Meeting: ‘I Got Inside Your Head’
Music October 21, 2022
Babyface and Jennifer Hudson recall having an “emotional” yet fulfilling meeting.
On Friday’s episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” JHud asked the acclaimed producer — who has won the Grammy Award for Producer of the Year four times — how he approaches writing a song for an artist.
In his response, the “When Can I See You” singer said that it “depends,” as he tries to get to know the musician.
This led to Babyface recalling having lunch with Jennifer at an Italian restaurant, where he “got inside [of her] head.”
“By the time [we were done with lunch], you were crying,” he said about the “emotional” meeting.
“I like to know people so we can write something that means something,” Babyface continued about his process.
He also praised Jennifer as “an emotional singer,” adding, “You kill it every time.”
Babyface has written several songs for JHud — including “Butterfly,” “Kinda Makes You Wanna Fall in Love,” and “Mr. DJ," from her 2017 comedy film “Sandy Wexler,” co-starring Adam Sandler and Kevin James.
But when JHud asked Babyface if he has a favorite song, he said no.
“I don’t listen to songs after I’m done. I’m just done. If it comes on the radio, I change it,” he explained.
If he does hear one of his tunes, he’ll “start reproducing it.”
“[I’ll say to myself] ‘I should’ve done...’”
“The Jennifer Hudson Show” airs weekdays. Check your local listings.
