Don't Be Cruel - Bobby Brown

Following his time as a member of the Pop group New Edition, Bobby Brown went solo. This was his second album working alone, and came out in 1988, the unofficial birth of the fusion genre New Jack Swing (which combined R&B and Hip Hop), so you have him come through with this new sound, whilst still sticking to what he knows from early release with the band. 1. "Cruel Prelude" 2. "Don't Be Cruel" I have to say that this one is my personal favourite from this album, and it has him performing at his absolute best. It is the eponymous song to the collection, and has been one of his most popular track ever since. He ...  Read the complete review

Now this will definitely take you back! It was the eighties, men had steps in their hair, woman had big hair and shoulder pads and everything was about excess. This chap arrived on the music scene and started blowing us all away with his brand of poppy r and b. Who is he: US singer and occasional actor, was married to Whitney Houston. On this album: Check out the brilliant 'My Preogative' which is an upbeat funky affair, in which Brown declares he can do what he wants with his life. It is a male empowerment kind of track with slick vocals and plenty of style. 'Every Little Step' has a dancier edge, a hook laden ...  Read the complete review