Behind The Song: TLC's "Baby-Baby-Baby"

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Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas talk to VH1 Music about "Baby-Baby-Baby," the biggest hit from their debut album, Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip.

"That's Babyface," says Chilli when recalling the song's creation. Written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, the single showcased a smoother side of TLC. And it featured those elements that signify a Babyface track: new jack swing beats, simply yet catchy hooks and an appreciation for a deep female voice. Watkins, like Toni Braxton at the time, benefited from Edmonds' ability to write songs that fit her raspy register.

Although, it's become expected that a Babyface song would be a hit, the girls were ultimately surprised by its success. The song was very different from the album's other singles, "What About Your Friends" and "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg," which were more upbeat and danceable. But it also planted the seeds for later hits, such as "Creep" and "Red Light Special."

For more stories behind the music, check out VH1's ongoing coverage for TLC Week.