Daryl Simmons

Daryl Simmons
Birth nameDaryl L. Simmons
BornIndianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
  • music consultant
Years active1977–present
Labels
Websitewww.darylsimmons.com

Daryl L. Simmons is an American R&B record producer and songwriter.[1] Best known for his production work with L.A. Reid and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Simmons was credited on the majority of albums by their label LaFace Records, as well as several of Edmonds' solo albums. In 1977, he formed the R&B collective Manchild, who recorded two soul and funk albums and became known for their hit song, "Especially for You", which was released that same year by Chi Sound Records. Edmonds, Reggie Griffin, and Charles "Chuckie" Bush were among Manchild's revolving members.

He has written and composed songs such as "End Of The Road" (Boyz II Men), "Super Woman" (Karyn White), "Breathe Again" (Toni Braxton), "I'm Ready" (Tevin Campbell), "Baby Baby Baby" (TLC), "My My My" (Johnny Gill), "We're Not Making Love No More" (Dru Hill) and "Queen of the Night" (Whitney Houston).[2]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Christmas With You (2022)

Singles

  • "What Does It Take" (as Murfee De'Rock) (1985)

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
1989 "Don't Be Cruel" Best R&B Song Nominated
1990 "Superwoman" Best R&B Song Nominated
1991 "My, My, My" Best R&B Song Nominated
1993 "End of the Road" Best R&B Song Won
1994 "Can We Talk" Best R&B Song Nominated
1995 "You Mean the World to Me" Best R&B Song Nominated

References

  1. ^ Jon Pareles. "Eric Clapton Wins 6 Grammys With His 'Unplugged' Album", The New York Times, February 25, 1993. Retrieved on July 23, 2008.
  2. ^ "INTERVIEW: Grammy-Winning Songwriter & Producer Daryl Simmons Reflects Upon His Hit-Making Career". Albumism. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
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