Bobby Brown - Every Little Step | REACTION

[@artgroupie]

Before the Chris Browns and Trey Songz, we had the original bad boy, Bobby Brown.

[@KorpusV6]

Prince?

[@artgroupie]

Mufaromuzik nvm, you’re right.

[@WhitneyR.]

I think the original bad boy was Rick James. The New Edition boys toured with him and hung out with him at his house when they were young. They probably picked up some (bad) habits from Slick Rick, lol. Bobby definitely did.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@@KorpusV6 no disrespect to Prince, but he wasn't considered a bad boy the way Bobby was. Bobby was Mr. Controversy

[@aprilcannon1312]

Tell him these kids be cute trying to learn

[@WEBEILLIN]

best era of music

[@MsLuvmusic81]

80s is my favorite

[@WEBEILLIN]

Broc Truth *badass era*

[@huskerchickmissy]

Period!!!!

[@chandravinning1933]

All facts!

[@KayBeOnline]

Period!

[@sersastark]

Bobby was a trained singer dancer and musician. He was trained to sing and dance live without going out of breath. He was TALENTED. He grew up near me (New Edition and New Kids) and his music is beloved.

[@ygmbaruku]

Bobby Brown - Don't Be Cruel

[@jalilmanson8980]

Bobby was no joke in the late 80s! He basically was one of the rulers of R&B back then with his album "Don't Be Cruel". He had 5 top 10 singles from that album alone and it went 7x Platinum. Every Little Step went #1. You should listen to "My Prerogative" next! Whitney often called him "The Original R&B King".

[@casey4602]

Back in the day I played Bobby's cassette to death. Great album not one filler crappy song on his first album. Definitely didn't have to press skip to another song.

[@arteypasion]

New Jack Swing....

[@mikejsretroarcade4612]

This song came out when I was in middle school in 1988, was a huge hit.. this type of music is call new jack swing! 😎

[@1984msmocha]

That haircut is called "the gumby" Google gumby and you will see why. Lol

[@MsLuvmusic81]

lol! yes cool boys in school had the Gumby

[@1984msmocha]

@21stcenturyenigma it was sti called the "gumby" because it looked like the character gumby. Idk who invented it, only what it was called. It was also called a high right,low left

[@kevaunmitchell1316]

Hi-Top Fade

[@gypsy10]

Oh😀, I should have read the comments, first.

[@sinderella23]

@@kevaunmitchell1316 a high top fade would be what Kid had from Kid n' Play

[@sinjin4563]

You’re right bro. Bobby Brown and New Edition’s work in the late 80’s was ahead of it’s time cause that sound that they pioneered became seems everywhere in the 90’s and to this day. Bobby Brown is first all around entertainer for a modern Black Male artist. Bobby was the change from Black RNB artists with the style of Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, and Lionel Richie to what we know as Black RNB artists now. Bobby is the reason we have people like R Kelly, Usher, etc.

[@jamedraa8472]

Awww Jack, you've started something now! You know you're going to have to do more Bobby Brown AND New Edition.

[@BigMack]

Songs by Bobby Brown to check out: My Prerogative, Roni, Humpin’ Around

[@kimberlywilliams9549]

The whole Don't be cruel album is classic

[@jhot2478]

DOGGGGGGG ON OUR OWNNNN CAN'T FORGET ON OUR OWN THAT SHIT IS NOSTALGIC ASF

[@angelagranberry4816]

@@jhot2478 Yes ! From Ghostbusters

[@beckystarrski]

I want him to react to My Prerogative too! I’ve checked since, & idk 😐 if he ever did. It doesn’t seem like any reactors ever do that one. And it’s the best I think. ✌🏻

[@ForJay112]

Don't forget Got to Get Away

[@FeelGoodNetwork]

Bobby had the moves ❤

[@tylerhackner9731]

One of the pioneers of new jack swing! Glad you reacted to him! ❤️

[@tylerhackner9731]

You’re welcome 😊 love your channel

[@mskeenac21]

This is classic Bobby Brown this song is from his 2nd solo album “Don’t Be Cruel” that album solidified Bobby as one of the greatest entertainer of that era. Other hits of his you should check out is “My Prerogative” “Roni” “Don’t Be Cruel” “Rock Wit’cha” “On Our Own” “Something In Common” & New Edition hits. Fun Fact that hairstyle is called the gumby after the main character of a kids show named “Gumby” his hair is cut like the head of Gumby

[@YourMom-tr5pu]

That entire Don't Be Cruel album is classic! All bangers, no skips

[@reggiebrown9508]

You definitely have too listen to "Don't be cruel" and you have to listen to New Edition with Bobby after Bobby and when Bobby returned. And Bell Biv Devoe (BBD) Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant all members of New Edition when they did all there solo work.

[@WhitneyR.]

Reggie Brown Yes!

[@kristianweinstock2941]

Yes

[@SusanaDalia]

What he said!!!

[@isaiahhunt7260]

The original king of Rnb Bobby brown is one of the best all out entertainers in music history

[@roseitsofritchman8431]

I LOVE LOVE BOBBY BROWN! STILL MAKING IT DAY AFTER DAY! I JUST HOPE AND PRAY NOTHING TROUBLE HIM AND KEEPS HIM STRONG! PLEASE GOD WATCH OWER HIM!

[@byron916mauck]

Bobby Brown - RONI (Slower song)

[@sinjin4563]

Bobby Brown is one of the most natural God gifted entertainers in music history. King of RNB in terms of talent and ability by far. The only hesitation behind that title that people would have is his lack of longevity in terms of success but even as his career is, people always have him in the conversation cause they know he was the real deal, same with Tupac. As is the case with all the true greats and all the pioneers, being in the situation he was in as the first in that time, he was unable to solidify his superiority. But as is the case with the best pioneers, the fruits of Bobby’s labor allowed artists like Kelly, Usher, etc to have lengthy success.

[@shante70sb]

Before Chris Brown and Usher there was Bobby Brown, him and M.C Hammer was some dancing asses back in the 90’s. One of the best dancers in his hey day?

[@sweetcheeks891]

MC Hammer, “You Can’t Touch This.”

[@dbrownthegreat]

Don't feel bad for not being able to keep up with Bobby's dancing, Jack, hardly anyone could back then lol. He was a ball of energy. Great entertainer! L.A. Reid & Babyface on production...Hit making machines! Check out Own Our Own, Rock Rit'cha. Also, I would LOVE for you to check out the group After 7 and their song Ready or Not. Classic!

[@sjgu2290]

Bobby Brown is one of the members of the legendary group New Edition. They started singing as kids and have hits after hits. Also the members did have successful solo careers with 3 of them forming another grp (BelBivDevo)...please react to New Edition, you could start from when they were kids, just any song cuz they have HUGE catalogue. K thanks😊

[@selenadiaz2665]

His haircut is called a Gumby! Hugely popular late 80's and 90's

[@jerrykight4293]

Bobby was a original member of the new edition check out Mr telephone Man

[@MSGM72]

Jack you bopping to the song with that smile 🥰, made my day! Keep up the great reactions you are keeping me sane during lockdown in NYC 🙏♥️

[@cflournoy1529]

Now you’ve got to do “Something In Common” Whitney and Bobby!!

[@strictlystarlight]

Yes I thought the same thing, that song was 😊

[@JoanRudith]

You are really feeling these babyface productions, I see!!!

[@MsLuvmusic81]

lol babyface just has that touch

[@anaiyahretrokid4640]

JoanRudith he has that whip appeal 😉😂

[@candymcdaniel5125]

Yep! And he don’t even know it!😆

[@KIMMYKIM84]

Lol his haircut is called the "Gumby" very popular back in the day.

[@808cntrl]

It was actually a mistake his barber made before the video

[@bdronn1]

I don't know which one came first that or the box cut

[@one.shavn.michael4702]

@@bdronn1 definitely the box top came first. Shout out to big daddy kane

[@oldheadttv_526]

I had one lol

[@shauncarpenter1012]

After 1 day of discovering this channel, you have quickly become one of my favorite reactors on KZbin. Definitely strongly considering supporting the patreon. After 1 day. Well done my guy!💯

[@love.one.another]

Timeless. This song never gets old.

[@RetroR0bbie]

Bobby was on another level

[@paoloricci4569]

Kenneth Babyface Edmonds wrote most of Bobby's gems, his cataloge of work with so many artists is huge

[@tee-teethomas3120]

Bobby Brown was definitely one of the 1st artists to sing and rap. I know you said you wanted to hear some of his ballads check out "Girlfriend", "Rock Wit'cha" and "Roni". Thanks for doing this video...just took me waaaaayyyy back!

[@jdfodio]

@2:08 - His dancers were called Heart & Soul. Bobby used to win dance battles in Boston (almost got shot for dancing too good with another dude's girl at a house party!). Bobby's performance of "My Prerogative" in the 1989 Soul Train Music Awards is what caught Whitney's eye...and she pursued him until she caught him! @2:31 - L.A. Reid (Babyface's former business and music partner) wrote this song about Pebbles (his future wife and ex-wife). You've reacted to Pebbles before. @3:35 - It was called "The Gumby." His barber accidentally shaved off too much while trying to maintain his flat top...and they made it work. It turned into a very popular hairstyle! So much that Christopher Williams said that his stylists tried to make his hair like that (but it didn't work!) in the "Talk to Myself" video (which he admits is a straight rip-off of Bobby's "My Prerogative"). The Boys ("Dial My Heart") parodied this video in their "Crazy" video. @4:15 - Hear more of Bobby's rappin on the hit "On Our Own (Ghostbuster's Theme)." @5:46 - He had extra chemical help for his energy!

[@Morgandenissee]

React to BBD “poison” they are the three members from the group new edition and they formed a group too

[@monkprince1050]

"In control" from Ghost Busters sdtk

[@Lindsay1581]

Do you mean "On Our Own" or did he have more than one song on the Ghostbusters soundtracks?

[@monkprince1050]

@@Lindsay1581 ok smarty-pants like if you didn't look up in control by Bobby Brown that song won't pop up! You knew what I meant lol

[@Lindsay1581]

Monk Prince I swear I was just looking it up as your reply came 😄 Promise I wasn't trying to be smart ☺️

[@monkprince1050]

@@Lindsay1581 all Good lol

[@MsLuvmusic81]

@@JackReacts904 On Our Own is the song

[@dc1741]

Bobby was at the top of his game here. And you're right, he was the first to combine singing and rap on the same record.

[@airahkahbey5001]

Bobby was the first one ever to sing and rap in a song. The hair cut happened by accident and became a trend. Watch the Bobby Brown movie it's a must see.

[@MarciaJones4]

I love that your going back in time! I’m 44 and I’m watching all of your reacts Jack! Keep going!

[@BigMack]

You should also check out the group Bobby was in prior to going solo called New Edition. They have hits upon hits too and were one of the main R&B groups of the era. Songs to check out from them are If It Isn’t Love, Mr. Telephone Man, Can You Stand The Rain, Candy Girl, Cool It Now, You Don’t Have To Worry, and Hot Tonite

[@newsing33]

It's such a fun song, and we were all trying to copy his dance moves in the video ❤

[@KittieLisheous]

Bell Biv Devoe has similar kinda sound check out Poison, Do Me and B.B.D.

[@Braedensground]

Bobby B always reminds me so much of a fly dancing Eddie Murphy. Ha Eddie did have have few hits. 'Party All The Time' etc. Enjoyed your reaction!

[@shannabroussard943]

Bel Biv DeVoe - "When will I see you smile again?" and "I do need you".

[@hushlilbaby]

🤣🤣🤣 Bobby threw you off with the tight biking shorts!

[@YourMom-tr5pu]

Bobby was a beast

[@courtneymoore5887]

On our own by Bobby B my fav!

[@SPLASHGOD575]

@@JackReacts904 Bobby Brown "Don't be Cruel" it's the tittle track from his 1988 mega platinum album

[@B5LilSmurf6890]

I absolutely Love you Jack! Your reactions are pure, carefully thought out and articulate to the deeper meaning of the Music! Got a new subscriber! Thank you for appreciating and indulging in the Music xo

[@prunti22]

This video was ALL that and THEN SOME! Bobby totally kicked major ass! I remember they use to compare him and MC Hammer all the time where dancing was concerned on who was the better dancer.

[@tiffanydeveaux9777]

He had a video tape called bobby brown his prerogative where you can watch the videos and his interview about making the don't be cruel album i wore that tape out as a kid

[@alexiskeys9985]

Bobby is one of the members of New Edition... Which I really hope you know who New Edition is because they are legendary! By this point, he had left the group and went solo (which this is one of his biggest hits as a solo performer). Eventually, he did get caught in his wife's shadow because of her success in the 90s and 2000s. His hairstyle was called a Gumby. From what I heard, it was supposed to be a flat top, but the barber accidentally cut one side of it off... So this hairstyle was technically an accident! But he still rocked it and made it his own.

[@sersastark]

Bobby hit that high note with his whole CHEST. He was immensely talented.

[@magsbayou]

Teena Marie was known for including a rap with her songs. Her song Square Biz comes to mind.

[@dalee72]

He was a New Edition member. This was before he married Whitney Houston.

[@Cadeho3]

New Edition rapped and sang... just a continuation of that, Bobby and Ralph could and BBD... Candy girl has them rapping and singing in 1982. Same with Cool It Now in 1984. In Blondie, Debbie Harry sang and rapped on Rapture recorded in 1980.

[@monkprince1050]

Self proclaimed king of R&B lol Bobby been a beast

[@dawnpratt846]

Bobby Brown , was no joke he was very talented during his early career he could sing and one hella dancer . People back then knew he could bring the noise .

[@miked.7482]

Bobby Brown helped to usher a new sound to the industry- new jack swing. He was also the precursor for folks like Usher, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, etc. He had the best selling album for 1989 and all major pop stars of that time started to experiment with the genre he helped to establish- Michael Jackson, Whitney, Celine, Mariah, etc. Quite an influential guy who lost his way but glad to still have him here.

[@mikeal-lateef_5138]

James brown, Bobby brown, Chris brown, wild but talented in their day. Bobby brown brought the bad boy image and pure swag during the 80s era. "good enough" to me was 1 of his best songs after the dont be cruel album and "girlfriend" was a hidden gem.

[@calme-dx2dp]

He had great stage presence, was a real showman on stage...of his original group he showed the most personality.

[@amarionwalker6390]

Humpin around from the album Bobby

[@DiEdraStinson]

Jack, 2 things... 1) Bobby is not the first to rap and sing. Well, maybe the first to do so on the same song, but the very first rap group ever "Sugar Hill Gang" rapped and sang songs on the same album and talk about 🔥🔥🔥🔥 OMG! 2) I bet you CAN dance. It might just depend on who's looking & enjoying you. I danced with a guy at a club way back in the 80s and he barely moved his feet but his upper body was smooth as silk - just like YOU move & feel the music in your soul. All this time I never forgot that ONE dance. Cool as f#@& !! You got it, Jack.

[@ENTP_Tyra]

You should react to New Editon: CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN. It's a slower bop. New Edition is the group that Bobby Brown was in. Also "slant top" had me rolling lol.

[@niya3333]

please react to new edition-mr.telephone man. he's leading the song and was in the group at the beginning.

[@carriel9954]

He had the best and most successful solo career out of the group.

[@kgambill2002]

This was my favorite song for almost a year when I was 14 years old. Loved New Edition and everything that came out of it.

[@Dat2012Dude]

Actually the group he started with New Edition started rapping in the song. They should be in someones music hall of fame!!!! All members were successful in their own projects. Whitney said Bobby is the king of R&B!!! She maybe right..

[@honeyknp]

Thats was d 80s bobby is the rnb king

[@brittbritt1427]

You're the BEST JACK!!! YOU ARE GETTING US THROUGH THIS QUARANTINE!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!❤❤❤❤😘😘😘

[@johammond2020]

That man taught me how to dance for sure! I used to kill that shit .. still could but nobody dances like that anymore .. LOL!?

[@CharlesMosley129]

New Jack Swing music at its finest!!! I easily place this on my top five favorite New Jack Swing songs of all time list. and the producers of this song are L.A. Reid and Babyface. Babyface went on to have incredible success as a solo artist. he has a list of iconic hits of his own. Legend.

[@MsLuvmusic81]

The album came out in 88 I think - but this was released in 89; you should check out New Edition - the group he left to go solo; oh and biker shorts were popular in the late 80s lol

[@01faisall]

No one can dance n sing same time as he used to do

[@hairchick9069]

Jack at 5:43 ayeeee 🕺🕺🕺😁

[@JF-NYC-NJ-Girl]

4:16 I was WAITING to see your reaction when it changes up and Jack you delivered ❤

[@sharr-riflawless4984]

That's the old school we grew up on we loved Bobby brown u got the best reaction channel FACTSSSS

[@TheRealChanceRingoReport]

THAT HAIR CUT BOBBY BROWN WAS ROCKING WAS CALLED "THE GUMBY" WE USE TO ROCK IN THE 80'S AND 90'S...

[@johnashley327]

This album was huge.

[@gvg7871]

Now u see why we say music ain't music no more. Can't help but to LOVE this. Definitely one of my all-time favorite Bobby Brown songs. "Roni" is my #1 though.

[@craigblakes5499]

Yeaaa...the original King of R&B...MJ is my favorite artist of all time, and one of the best dancers of all time, but i learned how to dance from Bobby...he can pop lock too...

[@emeraldeyes8688]

This is and will always be the perfect summer song. 👍🏻

[@anneking4656]

This song is the bomb! And you are so cute grooving along to it! 💜💜💜

[@helloalexa5035]

My boy Bobby! He had it all. “Roni” and “On Our Own” should be the next songs! (Its how I discovered him 😬)

[@kurtadams3021]

Another Babyface Masterpiece

[@TheMsPhyl]

Bobby was a fabulous dancer He danced to Whitney's tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. (Mr. Bojangles). They both were incredible. That's a high/low hairstyle LOL

[@ericrambo8623]

Bobby Brown was in New Edition.

[@tachelleturner8440]

They hairstyle is called the gumby the song came out I'm 1988 the 80s and 90s had some of the best music this was my jam I was 8 when this came out I loved me some bobby brown ❤❤❤

[@km6509]

Most of this album was played on the radio and his poster was EVERYWHERE! My first concert! I was probably way too young 😁

[@cookypuss8603]

There are very few albums to me that are perfect to me his debut Don't Be Cruel is just that. When this came out he was running R&B. You should react to the whole album. The best tracks to me are the title track Don't Be Cruel, My Prerogative, Rock Wit Cha, Roni, I'll Be Good to You.

[@cchild12789]

Please do “Poison" by Bell Biv Devoe

[@mezmerized4lifejay654]

Bobby was da man back in the day!! Great reaction bro. Check out Mariah's *All I Ever Wanted* it's one if her most incredible ballads/vocals.

[@lemarcusmalvo3311]

Roni's probably gotta be next! While you're at it you should watch the remake of this with Wayne Brady and Mike Tyson lol

[@cordellsenior9935]

Legend has it, the Gumby haircut was a hi-top fade mistake by his barber and he just went with it. I think he was responsible for the (thankfully brief) look. Both Bobby, as well Johnny Gill had albums that were co-produced by Jimmy Jam & Lewis as well as L.A. Ried & Babyface.

[@agus-ld4ll]

Babyface and LA Reid were the masterminds behind the production of this song, they're geniuses! Also you should react to some other tracks from Don't be cruel, My Prerogative is arguably his most well known track of his career.

[@Gotee71]

People seems forget or don't know that L.A. Reid did most of the production/beats, Babyface wrote most of the songs. This is the one song that LA Reid wrote when he fell in love with Pebbles known for her song "Girlfriend" that L.A. & Babyface created. That song was first giving to Vanessa Williams and Babyface took it back and gave it to Pebbles. I grew up in the 80's and I read everything I could find back then, articles, interviews and credits. I have every song that they wrote and produced. That list is long.

[@agus-ld4ll]

@@Gotee71 oh my god youre right!!!! lemme edit the comment because i completely forgot la reid co wrote and co produced this track with babyface. thank you for bringing it to my attention

[@rikailmixon4346]

You have to watch the New Edition and Bobby Brown movies...the actors are really singing and sound just like them

[@janejones7638]

I love this song so much because of the New Jack Swing beat. He's one of my favorite singers (not in terms of voice but the tracks that he chooses to sing).

[@Hypercannon77]

Another gem “on our own” bobby brown 🔥🔥

[@flynntaylor5459]

Keep im mind bobby was 20 when he did this 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱❤❤❤❤❤❤ i can't imagine having this kind of fame at that age.

[@maryammure5151]

I like him. Omg his dance moves. In this one is so epic. Such fun moves. I remember watching the Wayans bros and Marlon had those headphones like Bobby brown and he did those moves. Hahaa I thought it was funny. Cuz he was trying to dance like BB. LMAO

[@hairchick9069]

Bobby Brown: My Prerogative and Don't Be Cruel I had the "Bobby Brown" shoes in middle school. Bobby Brown shoes with MC Hammer pants, you couldn't tell me ish! 😂😂

[@dominoeffexx4416]

Bobby Brown - (On Our Own) from the Ghostbusters 2 soundtrack, Dope dance moves, singin & rappin🔥

[@blackjag121]

Roni and Rock wit You Bobby Brown