This new sound, known as new jack swing, was a hip-hop rooted style of R&B crooning and is still used by many musical artists today.īobby has performed in many songs and videos other than his own. Not only did Don't Be Cruel help the careers of Bobby, Babyface, and Teddy Riley, it also introduced a new sound to the music industry. Don't Be Cruel also made Babyface and Teddy Riley popular as artists, song-writers, and producers. The first single released from the album was "Girlfriend." Though Bobby was not an instant success with this album, his second album made him one of the biggest R&B stars of the 80's.īobby released Don't Be Cruel, his second album, in 1988 - the same year New Edition released Heart Break with Johnny Gill, who was Bobby's replacement.
They were surprised and saddened by the news, but they understood and would welcome him back anytime.īobby then released his debut solo album titled King of Stage. He once said, "Even when I first started out, I always wanted to be a solo artist."īobby told the other group members that he wanted to pursue a solo career in a hotel room during New Edition's Fantasy Tour. Though New Edition was a major success, Bobby felt the need to go his own way. The group performed in countless talent shows and was discovered by Maurice Starr a few years later. He later joined a group called New Edition, which Ralph Tresvant also joined later. Bobby has also always been interested in boxing, and he even got accepted to the Golden Gloves when he was eleven.īobby started out as a DJ with Ralph Tresvant, and the two were known as Click and Clack. Some people he admired were Grandmaster Flash and Rick James, and he is also a big Elvis fan. Bobby was also one of the first three members of the group.Īs a child, Bobby enjoyed hip-hop and rap music and buying clothes. Other facts: Married to Whitney Houston since July 18, 1992īobby Brown, the youngest member of New Edition, was born on Februin Boston, Massachusetts.