One of the most prolific and successful pop-R&B; songwriter-producers of the 1990s, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds was behind such monster hits as Boyz II Men's "End of the Road" and Toni Braxton's "You're Making Me High." During that time, he also established a multiplatinum career as a performer, racking up solo hits such as "Whip Appeal" and "For the Cool in You." On Playlist, his latest CD and the first release on the newly reactivated Mercury label, Edmonds covers his favorite pop classics, including Jim Croce's "Time in a Bottle," James Taylor's "Fire and Rain" and others. On his current national tour, the uber-producer centers on his burgeoning skills as an interpreter.
He performs at 4 p.m. Saturday at Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St., Annapolis. Tickets for the all-ages show are $85. Call 410-268-4545 or go to ramsheadtavern.com.