Paul Boutin is a French-born American music mixer, audio engineer and a long-time collaborator with producer/songwriter/artist

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Kenneth Brian Edmonds (born April 10, 1959), better known by his stage name Babyface, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has written and produced over 26 number-one R&B hits throughout his career and has won 12 Grammy A ...

. Over the last 20 years, Paul Boutin contributed to more than 60

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records as engineer/mixer of songs performed by famous artists such as

Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a ...

Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed " The Voice", she is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide. Houston i ...

Barbra Streisand Barbara Joan "Barbra" Streisand (; born April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress and director. With a career spanning over six decades, she has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment, and is among the few performers awar ...

, Stevie Wonder,

Celine Dion Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( ; born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, and the best-selling French-language artist of all time. Her ...

John Legend John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer. He began his musical career by working behind the scenes, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's " Eve ...

, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins,

Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreog ...

John Mellencamp John J. Mellencamp (born October 7, 1951), previously known as Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American singer-songwriter. He is known for his catchy brand of heartland rock, which emphasizes traditional instrument ...

, Lionel Richie,

Toni Braxton Toni Michele Braxton (born October 7, 1967) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling female artists in history. Braxton has won ...

Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. A classically trained pianist, Keys started composing songs when she was 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Col ...

, Usher,

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Jamie Foxx Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He became widely known for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 biographical film ''Ray'', for which he won the A ...

, Ariana Grande,

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, Boyz II Men and

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among others. As engineer, Paul Boutin won a

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in 2015 for recording and mixing ''

Love, Marriage & Divorce ''Love, Marriage & Divorce'' is a collaborative studio album by American recording artists Toni Braxton and Babyface, released on February 4, 2014, by Motown Records. The album debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and as of July 2, 2014 the ...

'' by Toni Braxton & Babyface (

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). His work is also credited on several other Grammy nominated albums and singles since 1995 including two personal nominations in 1999 and 2018.

Early career

Paul Boutin (born 1970 in

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) studied biological engineering in

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before moving to the

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in 1991. He attended

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where he specialized in music production and sound engineering. In 1995, Paul Boutin went to

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and worked as assistant engineer at Paramount and Sound Chambers Studios. He was finally hired at

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and became assistant of confirmed engineers

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and Brad Gilderman. At Record Plant, Paul Boutin was involved in recording/mixing sessions for Liza Minnelli then Celine Dion and Babyface, more specifically for the album ''

Falling Into You ''Falling into You'' is the fourth English-language and fourteenth studio album by Canadian singer Celine Dion, released on 11 March 1996 by Columbia/ Epic Records. The follow-up to her commercially successful album '' The Colour of My Love'' ( ...

'' (including contributions to singles "

All By Myself "All by Myself" is a song by American singer-songwriter Eric Carmen released in 1975. The verse is based on the second movement (''Adagio sostenuto'') of Sergei Rachmaninoff's circa 1900–1901 '' Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor'', Opus 18. The ...

" and "

Because You Loved Me "Because You Loved Me" is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion from her fourth English-language studio album, ''Falling into You'' (1996). It was released on 19 February 1996 as the first single in North America and as the second single in the ...

"), the ''Waiting to Exhale'' soundtrack and Babyface’s solo record ''

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''. In 1996, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds opened his own private studio “Brandon’s Way Recording” in Los Angeles where Paul Boutin joined him.

Selected discography: 1990s and 2000s

Albums and singles

At Brandon’s Way, Paul Boutin worked on major projects that earned multiple

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and Grammy nominations. Among those certified/nominated projects, here is a selection of records with significant involvement by Paul Boutin (recording and/or mixing) : *''

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'' (Boyz II Men, 1997) including the platinum single "

A Song For Mama "A Song for Mama" is a number-one R&B single by the American R&B group Boyz II Men. The tune, which was written and produced by Babyface, served as the theme song to the 1997 motion picture ''Soul Food'', and spent two weeks at number one on th ...

". This album was Grammy nominated for “Best R&B Album” in 1998. *''

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'' (Usher, 1997) *''

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'' (Whitney Houston, 1998) including the gold single "

When You Believe "When You Believe" is a song from the 1998 DreamWorks musical animated feature ''The Prince of Egypt''. It was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz. A pop single version of "When You Believe", with additional music and lyrics by writer-pr ...

" featuring Mariah Carey. This album was Grammy nominated for “Best R&B Album” in 2000. *''

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'' (Mary J. Blige, 1999) including the song "Don’t Waste Your Time" Grammy nominated for “Best R&B Performance by a duo/group” in 2000 *''

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'' (TLC, 1999) including the gold single " Hands Up". This album was Grammy nominated for “ Album Of The Year“ and won “Best R&B Album” in 2000. *''

Can't Take Me Home ''Can't Take Me Home'' is the debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Pink. It was released on April 4, 2000, by LaFace Records in the United States. The album produced three singles—"There You Go", " Most Girls", and " You Make M ...

'' (Pink, 2000) including the

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#5 song " Most Girls" *'' The Heat'' (Toni Braxton, 2000). This album was Grammy nominated for “Best R&B Album” in 2001. *'' Luther Vandross'' (2001) *''

Just Whitney ''Just Whitney'' is the fifth studio album by American singer and actress Whitney Houston, released on November 27, 2002, by Arista Records. It was her first studio album to be released after her greatest hits compilation, '' Whitney: The Greates ...

'' (Whitney Houston, 2002) including the gold single " Try It On My Own" *'' Thankful'' (

Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, author, and television personality. She rose to fame after winning the first season of ''American Idol'' in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Her debu ...

, 2003) and '' Soulful'' (

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, 2003) including Billboard Hot 100 #2 song "

Flying Without Wings "Flying Without Wings" is a song by Irish boy band Westlife, released on 18 October 1999 as the third single from their self-titled debut studio album (1999). It is the band's fourth-best-selling single on both paid-for and combined sales in th ...

" *'' Words & Music'' (John Mellencamp, 2004) *''

Infinity on High ''Infinity on High'' is the third studio album by American rock band Fall Out Boy, released on February 6, 2007, by Island Records. Recorded from July to October 2006 at Pass Studios in Los Angeles, California, its music was composed by lead s ...

'' (Fall Out Boy, 2007) including the gold single " Thnks fr the mmrs" *''

The Makings Of a Man ''The Makings of a Man'' is the fourth studio album by Jaheim Jaheim H. Hoagland (born May 26, 1978), known mononymously as Jaheim, is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer. He was signed by Naughty by Nature's Kaygee to Divine Mill Records ...

'' (

Jaheim Jaheim H. Hoagland (born May 26, 1978), known mononymously as Jaheim, is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer. He was signed by Naughty by Nature's Kaygee to Divine Mill Records in 2000, and released his debut album ''Ghetto Love (album), Ghe ...

, 2007) Otherwise, between 1996 and 2007, Paul Boutin engineered or co-engineered all the albums recorded by Babyface as solo artist. Those records are including '' Christmas with Babyface'' (1998), '' Face2Face'' (2001), '' Grown & Sexy'' (2005) and '' Playlist'' (2007).

Movies and television soundtracks

After being credited for his work as assistant on the ''Waiting to Exhale'' soundtrack, Paul Boutin worked on several original soundtracks between 1995 and 2005. On the R&B side, he co-engineered most of the ''Soul Food'' soundtrack in 1997 including work on the gold singles "I Care 'bout You" and "

We're Not Making Love No More "We're Not Making Love No More" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Dru Hill, released as a single from the soundtrack to the film ''Soul Food''. The song peaked at #13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and at #2 on the '' Billboard' ...

". On the Pop/Rock side, Paul Boutin brought an important contribution to the recording of the ''Josie and The Pussycats'' soundtrack in 2001. Those two major projects were helmed by Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. Paul Boutin recorded the Grammy nominated song "

" performed by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey in 1998 for the ''Prince of Egypt'' soundtrack as well as "How Can I Not Love You" performed by

Joy Enriquez Joy Charity Enriquez is an American singer and actress who has appeared on the television series '' 7th Heaven'' and also starred in films such as ''Chasing Papi'' and '' Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure'' (voice). Enriquez was also a bac ...

in 1999 for the ''

Anna and The King ''Anna and the King'' is a 1999 American biographical period drama film directed by Andy Tennant and written by Steve Meerson and Peter Krikes. Loosely based on the 1944 novel '' Anna and the King of Siam'', which gives a fictionalized account ...

'' soundtrack. This song was nominated in 2000 for a Golden Globe Award (Best Original Song). He also contributed to television projects including the engineering of the song "The Way Love Goes" (performed by Al Green and produced by Babyface, main theme of the '' Soul Food Series''). The song was nominated in 2001 for an Emmy Award (Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music).

Special projects and production

In 2004, Paul Boutin engineered the cover version of " Wake Up Everybody". Produced by Babyface, the song urged young Americans to vote and was performed by a supergroup including numerous R&B/Hip-Hop singers and rappers such as Brandy, Missy Elliott, Monica,

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Fabolous John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977), better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper. Raised in Brooklyn, he first gained recognition while still a senior in high school, when he performed live on American music executive ...

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Wyclef Jean Nel Ust Wyclef Jean (; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian rapper, musician, and actor. At the age of nine, Jean immigrated to the United States with his family. He first achieved fame as a member of the New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees, a ...

Jadakiss Jason Terrance Phillips (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name Jadakiss, is an American rapper from Yonkers, New York. He began his career in the 1990s as a member of the rap trio The Lox, managed by Ruff Ryders and signed with B ...

and

Musiq Taalib Hassan Johnson (born September 16, 1977), better known by the stage name Musiq Soulchild or simply Musiq (pronounced "music") is an American singer and songwriter whose style blends R&B, funk, blues, jazz, and Gospel music, gospel influ ...

among others. During summer 2008, Paul Boutin flew across the United States as engineer/mixer of "

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". Produced by Babyface and

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, this song was performed by an all-star charity group including R&B, Pop,

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and

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singers such as Beyoncé, Sheryl Crow,

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, LeAnn Rimes, Fergie, Mariah Carey,

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, Rihanna and

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among others. Certified double platinum, the song was performed live during the first Telethon

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in September 2008. In addition to his work as sound engineer, Paul Boutin produced the whole album ''One Less Dream'' by Morris Brothers (2007, Miles High Record). He also played piano, keyboards and percussions on this record.

Recent discography: 2010s and 2020s

From the end of the 2000s, Paul Boutin has been more focused on mixing. He’s still working closely with Babyface and Toni Braxton as well as producers Antonio Dixon and The Rascals.

Mixing and vocal production

As engineer/mixer, Paul Boutin won a Grammy Award with artists Toni Braxton and Babyface for his work on ''Love, Marriage & Divorce'' (Best R&B Album in 2015). Furthermore, he contributed to two other Grammy nominated albums in 2015 with '' Partners'' by

(

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) and ''Forever Yours'' by

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(

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). Paul Boutin engineered in 2015-2016 (recording, mixing, percussions) the albums ''

Return of the Tender Lover ''Return of the Tender Lover'' is the eighth studio album from American R&B singer Babyface. It was released December 4, 2015, on Def Jam Recordings. The album pays homage to his classic 1989 album, '' Tender Lover'' and serves as the follow-up to ...

'' by Babyface and ''Timeless'' by After 7, respectively #2 and #4 on the Billboard Top R&B albums chart. In 2018, Paul Boutin is credited as vocal producer, engineer and mixer of '' Sex and Cigarettes'', the ninth studio album by Toni Braxton. This record was nominated for a Grammy Award (Best R&B Album). ''

Spell my Name ''Spell My Name'' is the tenth studio album by American singer Toni Braxton. It was released by Island Records on August 28, 2020. Her debut with the record label, following a short-lived stint with Def Jam Recordings on her eighth album ''Sex & C ...

'', the tenth album by Toni Braxton, is released in 2020. Paul Boutin is co-executive producer, vocal producer and mixer of the project.

Works and credits

Here is a selection of recent records (album, singles) including songs recorded and/or mixed by Paul Boutin. * 2011 : ''

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'', ''

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'' by Boyz II Men and '' The Letter'' by

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including first single "

Kiss Goodbye "Kiss Goodbye" is a song by American R&B singer Avant. It was written by Avant along with Antonio Dixon, Eric Dawkins for his sixth album '' The Letter'' (2010), while production was helmed by Dixon and Dawkins under their production moniker The ...

" * 2011 : '' Back to Love'' by Anthony Hamilton nominated for “Best R&B Album” and including Billboard Adult R&B #1 single "Pray For Me", also nominated for “

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”. * 2012 : '' Girl on Fire'' by

. This gold album won a Grammy Award in 2013 (Best R&B Album). Paul Boutin also earned a

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nomination for his work on this record. * 2013 : '' Christmas Kisses'' and '' Yours Truly'' by Ariana Grande (certified platinum) including the second single "

Baby I "Baby I" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande for her debut studio album, ''Yours Truly (Ariana Grande album), Yours Truly'' (2013). It was written by Babyface (musician), Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Antonio Dixon and Patrick "J. ...

" * 2013 : ''

Loved Me Back To Life ''Loved Me Back to Life'' is the eleventh English-language and twenty-fifth studio album by Canadian singer Celine Dion, released by Sony Music Entertainment on 1 November 2013. It was preceded by the lead single and title track, " Loved Me Back ...

'' by

* 2014 : ''

'' by

and

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. Paul Boutin engineered and mixed the whole Grammy winning album including Billboard Adult R&B #1 single "Hurt You". * 2014 : ''Forever Yours'' by

, '' Game Changer'' by

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and '' Beautiful (Platinum Edition)'' by Jessica Mauboy including "

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" (certified gold in Australia) * 2014 : '' Partners'' by Barbra Streisand (certified platinum) with the co-engineering of the duets with

(2),

, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie and

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* 2014 : '' Gypsy Heart'' by

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(including the platinum single "

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") and ''

Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics ''Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics'' is the thirty-eighth and final studio album by American recording artist Aretha Franklin and was released on October 17, 2014. It features ten covers of songs made famous by female recording artist ...

'' * 2015 : '' Right Here, Right Now'' by

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, ''

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'' by

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and ''

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'' by

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(certified gold) * 2015 : ''

'' by Babyface * 2016 : ''Timeless'' by After 7 including the Billboard Adult R&B #3 single "Runnin' Out" * 2017 : ''

Johnny Mathis Sings The Great New American Songbook ''Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook'' is a studio album by American pop singer Johnny Mathis that was released on September 29, 2017, by Columbia Records and was composed of covers of recent hits by other artists. His last proje ...

'' * 2018 : '' Sex and Cigarettes'' by Toni Braxton including the Billboard Adult R&B#1 single " Long as I Live" co-written, engineered and mixed by Paul Boutin. The song earned two Grammy nominations (Best R&B Song, Best R&B Performance) in 2018 and won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song (Traditional) in 2019. * 2018 : '' This Christmas Day'' by Jessie J * 2019 : " Love Again" by Brandy and

Daniel Caesar Ashton Dumar Norwill Simmonds (born April 5, 1995), known professionally as Daniel Caesar, is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After independently building a following through the release of two critically acclaimed EPs, ''Praise Break'' (201 ...

, the duet is included on the albums '' B7'' and ''

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''. * 2020 : ''Love Always Wins'' by Kem and ''

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