Joy Enriquez was singing before she could read. At her kindergarten graduation, she entertained the audience with a solo performance. As a teenager at Orange County Performing Arts High School in California, she decided that a career in music was her true calling. Being a multiple winner on Star Search helped cement her conviction.
It did not take long for the major labels to call. Enriquez however, was motivated by one lifelong ambition: to sing for one of her mentors, artist and producer Babyface. When she was granted the opportunity to audition for a spot in a girl group he was putting together, she accepted.
The truth was that it was not her desire to be in the group, but rather than pass up the chance to sing for the Grammy award winner, Enriquez recorded a half-English, half-Spanish demo for his LaFace label. The A&R department was convinced of her vocal talent and before she knew it, Enriquez was singing a Whitney Houston and Toni Braxton song for Babyface.
Joy Enriquez, her self-titled debut album, included four Babyface tracks. The songs on the album showcase her crystalline voice, youthful energy and soul. A group of talented producers and writers, including Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins, Soulshock and Karlin, and of course, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds all contributed to the project, injecting the album with a sweet R&B feel. As a result, the collaborative effort ensured a sound that would transcend musical trends and a wide demographic range.
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