5 Things to Know About Babyface's Tender Lover

Tender Lover was released on July 7, 1989. This album marked Babyface’s second studio release.

It features the hit single “It’s No Crime.” The song reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart.

The album includes “Whip Appeal,” another standout track. It became a signature song for Babyface.

Tender Lover peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200. It also reached number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

The album helped establish Babyface as a solo artist. He was already known as a songwriter and producer, but this record solidified his own career.