Tag: Songwriters Hall of Fame

Ed Sheeran and Babyface pick up honors at the Songwriters Hall of Fame

NEW YORK CITY, United States (AFP) — Motown founder Berry Gordy, R&B producing duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and pop star Ed Sheeran were honored at the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York on Thursday (June 15) night. Babyface, known for both his solo career and work with stars including Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton and Boyz II Men, was also inducted and called the honor the highlight of his career. Sheeran was presented […]

Jay Z the first rapper named to Songwriters Hall of Fame

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Hip-hop icon Jay Z is the first rapper chosen for the Songwriters Hall of Fame, heading a class of inductees that also features Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and R&B crooner Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, the group said Wednesday. The 47-year-old Jay Z, who has sold more than 100 million records in his career since his debut “Reasonable Doubt” in 1996, is a 21-time Grammy winner — and the husband […]