A plea for kindness in love
View background statusBobby Brown
9 catalog entries, grouped by year.
About Bobby Brown
Bobby Brown began recording with New Edition before pursuing his own solo career. King of Stage appeared in 1986, followed by Don't Be Cruel in 1988. Working with producers and writers including Teddy Riley, Babyface and L.A. Reid, he became closely associated with new jack swing, connecting R&B vocals with a rhythmically forceful pop setting. My Prerogative was part of that breakthrough period, while the album Bobby extended his solo catalog in 1992.
Artist background sources
Bobby Brown - Universal Music France licensed biography
Read New Edition-to-solo distinction, 1986/1988/1992 album sequence, named producers, new jack swing association and My Prerogative. Disparaging comparisons, exaggerated genre-origin claims, private/legal history, wrong Forever year and commercial totals are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-18. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1988
1989
The early stages of courtship and pursuing a romantic interest.
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Bobby BrownReported release: 1988Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #2Brown's assertion of independence and response to media criticism of his behavior.
View background statusWritten for the soundtrack of "Ghostbusters II," inspired by the film's themes of teamwork and friendship.
View background statusBrown's desire to create a sensual slow jam for his female fans.
View background statusBrown's appreciation for a special woman in his life.
View background status1992
A defensive song about rumors and infidelity.
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Bobby Brown began recording with New Edition before pursuing his own solo career. King of Stage appeared in 1986, followed by Don't Be Cruel in 1988. Working with producers and writers including Teddy Riley, Babyface...
View background status1994
The back-and-forth nature of a tumultuous relationship.
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1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.