On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Bobby Brown Releases Don't Be Cruel

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On This Day: June 20, 1988 - Bobby Brown Releases Don't Be Cruel.

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...

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