Bobby Brown - Don't Be Cruel
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Artist: Bobby BrownEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: Mca
Soundtracks:
- Cruel Prelude
- Don't Be Cruel
- My Perogative
- Roni
- Rock Wit'cha
- Every Little Step
- I'll Be Good To You
- Take It Slow
- All Day All Night
- I Really Love You Girl
- Cruel Reprise
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Hit: 5 Stars
Sparking a solo career after leaving group New Edition, Bobby Brown makes second attempt by releasing Don't Be Cruel. The title track leads the LP off where Bobby showcases both his vocal and rhyming skills addressing how he would like to be treated. "My Prerogative" defines his decisions, attitude and story. A dance driven track highlighted by the deep toned keys and overall instrumentation. "Roni" stands as the foundation for this album. As his performance in the pitch of the lyrical arrangement "...if you believe in love and all that it can do for you..." set a plateau of expectations for the following "Rock Wit'cha" that did not disappoint. The songs "Every Little Step" and "I'll Be Good To You" regress back to his strength of dance tunes where his vocal tone is magnified by the production. Winding down for an intimate moment with dim lights as Mr. Brown sends roses on "Take It Slow" accompanied by a saxophone in the arrangement. Keeping the atmosphere dark on "All Day All Night" yields dawn for later. Collaborating with producers L.A. & Babyface on four of the album's tracks, Bobby added a personal touch of co-producing two and co-writing three songs. Maybe instead of using the first song as the album title "I'll Be Good To You" should have been the title.
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Although his first solo record tanked, this release looked like the beginning of a superstar career. Brown, a former lead vocalist with New Edition (he was replaced by Johnny Gill, but both men participate in most NE reunions) has an appealing, if somewhat grainy, voice. It's a good match for the hip-hop beats that underpin some of the best songs here, especially "My Prerogative," which at the time sounded like an anthem. His ability to deftly merge R&B's upscale and hip-hop street esthetic (both Teddy Riley and Babyface produce tracks on this CD) changed the role of the rake hero. Sadly, this was Brown's lone significant musical moment as a solo artist. Except for marrying Whitney Houston, his life since has become a skein of self-destructive activities. --Martin JohnsonBlues Music CDs
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