On this day January 31 1989, Every Little Step by Bobby Brown was released, becoming one of the defining singles of his solo career. The song blended new jack swing rhythm with confident vocals and slick production, helping push R and B firmly into mainstream pop dominance at the end of the decade.
Every Little Step reflected how late 1980s R and B emphasized style attitude and dance driven grooves. Its release showed how solo artists could redefine themselves through sound image and performance, shaping the direction of urban pop music moving into the 1990s.
80s insight: The late 1980s fused R and B rhythm with pop crossover success.
Every Little Step reflected how late 1980s R and B emphasized style attitude and dance driven grooves. Its release showed how solo artists could redefine themselves through sound image and performance, shaping the direction of urban pop music moving into the 1990s.
80s insight: The late 1980s fused R and B rhythm with pop crossover success.
