Daryl Simmons
American record producer
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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 most albums by their label LaFace Records and several of Edmonds' solo albums. In 1977, he formed the R&B collective Manchild, which recorded two soul and funk albums and became known for their hit song, "Especially for You," released that same year by Chi Sound Records. Edmonds, Reggie Griffin, and Charles "Chuckie" Bush were among Manchild's revolving members.
- Record producer
- songwriter
- music consultant
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| Born | Daryl L. Simmons Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1977–present |
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| Website | www |
He has written and composed songs such as "End Of The Road" (Boyz II Men), "Super Woman" (Karyn White), "Breathe Again" (Toni Braxton), "Why I Love You So Much" (Monica), "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
Additional Vocals
- Bobby Brown – "On Our Own" (1989)
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 |
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| 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 |