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 the majority of albums by their label LaFace Records, as well as several of Edmonds' solo albums. In 1977, he formed the R&B collective Manchild, who recorded two soul and funk albums and became known for their hit song, "Especially for You", which was released that same year by Chi Sound Records. Edmonds, Reggie Griffin, and Charles "Chuckie" Bush were among Manchild's revolving members.
