On this day June 20, 1988, Bobby Brown released his second solo album Don't Be Cruel. The album would become a massive success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard charts and eventually going seven times platinum in the United States.
Don't Be Cruel marked a bold shift in Bobby Brown's image and sound, embracing the new jack swing movement with a mix of street savvy beats and smooth R and B vocals. The album featured major hits like My Prerogative, Every Little Step, and the title track Don't Be Cruel.
80s insight: This album transformed Bobby Brown from a former boy band member into a dominant solo force, capturing the swagger and style that defined late 80s R and B and influencing the sound of the decade to follow.
Don't Be Cruel marked a bold shift in Bobby Brown's image and sound, embracing the new jack swing movement with a mix of street savvy beats and smooth R and B vocals. The album featured major hits like My Prerogative, Every Little Step, and the title track Don't Be Cruel.
80s insight: This album transformed Bobby Brown from a former boy band member into a dominant solo force, capturing the swagger and style that defined late 80s R and B and influencing the sound of the decade to follow.
