Album: Don't Be Cruel by Bobby Brown (1988)
Genre: R&B | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: In Love
Format: Album

Description: It should have come as no surprise that, after leaving behind the strictures of the classic boy band New Edition, Bobby Brown would re-emerge as a prototype of New Jack Swing sex appeal. DON'T BE CRUEL might be somewhat tame, however, as it was still a few years before the era of unabashed rumpshakers like Bell Biv Devoe's "Poison." But the hard funk slapped over melodic, synth-heavy production gives tracks like "My Perogative" and "I'll Be Good To You" a mature, club-friendly quality sorely lacking in his former group's sunshiney tunes.

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: R&B, Urban/R&B, In Love, 1980s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


It should have come as no surprise that, after leaving behind the strictures of the classic boy band New Edition, Bobby Brown would re-emerge as a prototype of New Jack Swing sex appeal. DON'T BE CRUEL might be somewhat tame, however, as it was still a few years before the era of unabashed rumpshakers like Bell Biv Devoe's "Poison." But the hard funk slapped over melodic, synth-heavy production gives tracks like "My Perogative" and "I'll Be Good To You" a mature, club-friendly quality sorely lacking in his former group's sunshiney tunes.

Album: The 1993 World Tour (The Singles) by Bobby Brown (1993)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 1990s, Compilation


Album: Dance! ... Ya Know It by Bobby Brown (1989)
Genre: R&B | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: In Love
Format: Album

Description: Cynics tend to dismiss remix albums as cheap exploitation and opportunism on the part of labels. But when the remixing is handled by inventive DJs, they definitely have their pleasures. Dance!... Ya Know It!, obviously fueled by MCA Records' desire to cash in on the enormous success of Bobby Brown's Don't Be Cruel, is neither one of the better nor one of the worst remix albums available.

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: R&B, Urban/R&B, In Love, 1980s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Cynics tend to dismiss remix albums as cheap exploitation and opportunism on the part of labels. But when the remixing is handled by inventive DJs, they definitely have their pleasures. Dance!... Ya Know It!, obviously fueled by MCA Records' desire to cash in on the enormous success of Bobby Brown's Don't Be Cruel, is neither one of the better nor one of the worst remix albums available.

Album: Two Can Play That Game by Bobby Brown (1995)
Genre: contemporary r&b
Record Label: MCA Records
Format: CD

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Musical Influences: Tommy Brown

Related Artists: New Edition, Ralph Tresvant, Guy, Johnny Gill

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: contemporary r&b, 1990s, CD, MCA Records


Album: B. Brown Posse by Bobby Brown (1993)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 1990s, Compilation


Album: Greatest Hits by Bobby Brown (2000)
Genre: R&B | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: In Love
Format: Compilation

Description: Many greatest hits packages are a nifty way of making a quick buck off of fans' devotion, so let's put this particular offering in perspective. First off, ex-New Edition frontman Bobby Brown put out one certified fabulous record, 1988's landmark Don't Be Cruel. After that he released a few OK singles (most notably "On Our Own," which is included in this collection). His songs produced prior to 1988 (with the exception, of course, of his years with New Edition) were decent but strictly mainstream. Nothing compared to Brown and Teddy Riley's "new jack swing," the beat of the 80's. With that caveat, if you absolutely need to hear "Humping Around" or Bobby's duet with wifey Whitney Houston, "Something In Common," then by all means buy this. Yet smart money would suggest that perhaps just buying Don't Be Cruel and digging the sublime "Every Little Step" again would not only be more cost-effective, but also easier on the ears.

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: R&B, Urban/R&B, In Love, 2000s, Compilation


Many greatest hits packages are a nifty way of making a quick buck off of fans' devotion, so let's put this particular offering in perspective. First off, ex-New Edition frontman Bobby Brown put out one certified fabulous record, 1988's landmark Don't Be Cruel. After that he released a few OK singles (most notably "On Our Own," which is included in this collection). His songs produced prior to 1988 (with the exception, of course, of his years with New Edition) were decent but strictly mainstream. Nothing compared to Brown and Teddy Riley's "new jack swing," the beat of the 80's. With that caveat, if you absolutely need to hear "Humping Around" or Bobby's duet with wifey Whitney Houston, "Something In Common," then by all means buy this. Yet smart money would suggest that perhaps just buying Don't Be Cruel and digging the sublime "Every Little Step" again would not only be more cost-effective, but also easier on the ears.

Album: 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bobby Brown by Bobby Brown (2005)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 2000s, Compilation


Album: Icon by Bobby Brown (2013)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 2010s, Compilation


Album: Bobby by Bobby Brown (1992)
Genre: R&B | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: In Love
Format: Album

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: R&B, Urban/R&B, In Love, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: King of Stage by Bobby Brown (1987)
Genre: R&B | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: In Love
Format: Album

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: R&B, Urban/R&B, In Love, 1980s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Greatest Hits And Remixed by Bobby Brown (2011)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 2010s, Compilation


Album: Masterpiece by Bobby Brown (2012)
Genre: R&B | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: In Love
Format: Album

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: R&B, Urban/R&B, In Love, 2010s, Album


Album: The Definitive Collection by Bobby Brown (2006)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 2000s, Compilation


Album: Hits Remixed by Bobby Brown (1993)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 1990s, Compilation


Album: Gold by Bobby Brown (2009)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: 2000s, Compilation


Album: Forever by Bobby Brown (1997)
Genre: R&B | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: In Love
Format: Album

Artist Background: Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. Brown started his career as one of the frontmen of the pop group New Edition, from its inception as The Bricks in 1978 until his forced exit from the group in 1986 following a period of misbehavior on his part. Starting a solo career, he became a hit success with his second album, Don't Be Cruel, which spawned a number of hit singles including the co-self penned "My Prer... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: R&B, Urban/R&B, In Love, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


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