Bobby Brown
R&BPopJazznew jack swing pioneer1980s R&B pop crossoverhip-hop/R&B fusion
Bobby Brown is an American singer and rapper. Brown, alongside frequent collaborator Teddy Riley, is noted as one of the pioneers of new jack swing: a fusion of hip hop and R&B. Brown started his career in the R&B and pop group New Edition, from its inception in 1981 until his exit from the group in December 1985. Once he started a solo career, Brown enjoyed commercial and critical success with his second album Don't Be Cruel (1988) which spawned five Billboard Hot 100 top 10 singles
Influenced by: Teddy Riley, New Edition, Prince, Michael Jackson
- Active:
- 1981-present
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