The Day is the fourth studio album by American R&B artist Babyface, released on October, 29, 1996, via Epic Records. Commercially, the album peaked at #6 on the US Billboard 200 and #4 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album marked his first to appear in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 at the time.
A total of four singles were released from the album: “This Is for the Lover in You,” “Every Time I Close My Eyes,” “How Come, How Long,” and “Talk to Me.” “This Is for the Lover in You” and “Every Time I Close My Eyes” were the only two singles to appear on the Hot 100, both peaking at number #6 at the time.