Bobby Brown the King of R&B? Better than Chris Brown and Usher? Does he have the best R&B album?!

Is Bobby Brown the King of R&B? Better than Chris Brown and Usher? Watch how he became a star after being kicked out of New Edition! Did one album make him the KING?!
Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe!
#bobbybrown
#chrisbrown
#usher
#newedition
#youtubeshorts
#youtube
#viral
#babyface
#dontbecruel
#whitneyhouston
#michaeljackson
#teddyriley
#lareid
#everylittlestep
#musicvideo
#documentary
#interview
#live
#janetjackson

[@TapeDeckMedia]

LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! JOIN THE PATREON: www.patreon.com/user?u=68382023&fan_landing=true

[@janellestevens2316]

Simple answer. Out of the three of them, Bobby Brown is number THREE! I loved Whitney Houston, but just because she crowned Bobby the ‘King of R&B’ doesn’t make it a fact…. Usher is number one in this group. Both Usher and Chris are better dancers than Bobby, but the number one test is VOCALS. That goes to Usher all day long!!!

[@steemusic10]

"Don't Be Cruel" was definitely the male version of "Control". Bobby really wanted to make it known that he could be a solo artist in his own right outside of New Edition in the same way Janet wanted to let people know, I'm in control and I'm not defined by being a "Jackson". Classic albums on both parts.

[@richcampbell6808]

Control was about her father's controlling ways and taking her control back.

[@steemusic10]

@@richcampbell6808 Yes, it was about that, not being in the shadow of her brothers, proving she could do it based on her own artistry, it was about a lot of things. It was also a feminist album (Nasty). We could go on, I was making a blanket statement.

[@jabbarinnewyork7778]

YOU GUYS GOT IT ALL WRONG! BOBBY WAS ALMOST LIKE A ONE HIT WONDER, BUT HE WAS JUST ON A DIFFERENT HIGHER LEVEL

[@shviewjames126]

He was definitely a pioneer of male artists merging R&B with Hip/ Hop appeal.

[@mexia23]

yep he was the blueprint

[@simpdown1404]

He the king of what u just explained

[@realjohnlove]

Michael Jackson? Lol

[@jamesb.3869]

@@realjohnlove Michael Jackson didn’t start doing merging hip hop and R&B until the dangerous album in 1992 which was mainly produced by teddy riley who produced My prerogative and is the pioneer of New Jack Swing music

[@mexia23]

Bobby paved the way you gotta give him that respect.

[@1011skarn]

Bobby Brown was pre-internet. World Wide. Japan went insane over him. If the internet was around back then, whoa boy.

[@imanal2543]

Japan? You have any proof?

[@RHR199X]

@@imanal2543that might be why Sega used his music as inspiration for some level tracks in Sonic the Hedgehog.

[@1011skarn]

@@imanal2543 Proof? Dont Be Cruel Tour.... check out the Japan footage.

[@jamesb.3869]

@@imanal2543 yes the biggest live performances of Bobby brown on KZbin are his Japan performances and he packed the stadium out look it up. Bobby had pull in 88,89,90,91. They had to book multiple wembly shows for Bobby because he kept selling out the stadium. Shoot even Elton john and several other British celebrities attended one of his wembly shows. Bobby even talks about his Japan fan base is in his book, because it was one of his craziest fan bases. They would spray tan their skin to look like Bobby’s skin color and got Gumby by putting a whole bunch of product in there hair. He also one of the first American artist to sign an endorsement deal with a Japanese based company.

[@lulanokonwo6274]

@@jamesb.3869lol what that’s crazy ????

[@mrzachblk]

People forget how good Bobby Brown was. He was a superstar when I was a kid in the 80s.

[@gersonc.2737]

Bobby was a kid in the 80,s

[@renahgade1750]

He had a short reign

[@kevinford3189]

Michael jackson is king of pop

[@jimmybrown2040]

thts pop we talking r&b

[@imjoezi8776]

Didn’t ask

[@emixxixx3001]

​@@imjoezi8776 it wasn't a question

[@richcampbell6808]

MJ another pedophile

[@thebronxnorthphilly9578]

Every King has their own time

[@stephanieluke9246]

R 🖤 WILL FOREVER KING 👑 OF R&B & MICHAEL JACKSON ❤️ WILL FOREVER KING OF POP..

[@rockycunningham1078]

Your king of R&B is looked up for messing around with underage girls

[@renahgade1750]

@@rockycunningham1078 locked up for such that the masses were supposedly aware of, but still supported his music, that’s an attest to his talent.

[@aaronsemien1350]

No matter what the circumstances, I have to give that title to R. Kelly

[@xavierjackson6779]

I was thinking the same thing.. his later albums kind of sucked, but his catalogue as a whole is tough any one person to beat

[@janellestevens2316]

@aaronsemien1350: I get your point, but the question is about Bobby, Usher, and Chris. Which one of THEM is your favorite??!!

[@meccmecc3466]

Agreed!!!! They can't take it away from Kells!!

[@moonlight3449]

​@@xavierjackson6779i think his buffet album was bad and also some of tracks of black panties. The rest were grear in their own style

[@jonathanbrown7]

One R&B album to sell 12 million copies is something we probably won't ever see again. Bobby Brown gotta be the first and only R&B artist to have done that.

[@mexia23]

yep Bobby broke the mold and remember his first album flopped. it was all on the line with this album and he knock it out the park

[@Agentunderfire]

I could’ve swore Boyz II Men & TLC did that in the same decade? 🤔 crazy, sexy, cool, II & Cooleyhighharmony all went diamond.

[@mexia23]

@@Agentunderfire that in the 90's he talking about 80's

[@jonathanbrown7]

Bobby had stage presence and was literally a full entertainer. He can sing, write songs, rap, dance, and act in films.

[@CleanMusicLover229]

Usher's my way sold 13 million and R. Kelly's R. Sold 12 million

[@brownsugabby8341]

Bobby is the bad boy of R&B. He was back in the day

[@itzcarol]

FACTS! That's a more realistic title.

[@jabbarinnewyork7778]

NO, JACKIE WILSON BECAME THE BAD BOY OF R&B. BOBBY WAS THE "CRIMINAL OF R&B"

[@rrmosley1]

😆🤣Riiight‼️ He stayed getting arrested for gyrating on stage! Nowadays that is mild. He needs to get reimbursed all of that bail $$!

[@jabbarinnewyork7778]

@@rrmosley1 NO, UNLIKE ANY ROCK STAR, BOBBY STAYED GETTING ARRESTED FOR BUM, DUMB SHIT!. DRUGS SMDH. HE IS NO JIM MORRISON OR OTHERS. BOBBY BECAME THE BUM OF R&B. I REMEMBER WHEN HE WAS KICKED OUT OF NEW EDITION AND NO ONE CARED OR KNEW WHO HE WAS! FACTS

[@copperdee3073]

Bobby was that dude back in the day!

[@jabbarinnewyork7778]

NO PRINCE AND MICHAEL JACKSON WERE

[@alexandriahaynes5943]

There would be NO Chris brown without MJ AND B BROWN PERIOD

[@Sana-vg3rn]

There would be no any of them without MJ I think you should say period

[@ProducerTSS]

THANK YOU

[@ProducerTSS]

@@Sana-vg3rn MJ was R&B but he was known for Pop! So her comment still stands.

[@shaunphillips3236]

There'd be no MJ without James Brown tbh. We all stand on the shoulders of the ones that came before us. That said R. Kelly is the 👑 of R&B #FACTS

[@ProducerTSS]

@@shaunphillips3236 True. This is a very tough topic. Arguably the most controversial person in music history is still revered in such a way. It’s crazy.

[@cca405]

R Kelly has entered the chat...

[@jamaal9911]

He exit to go to the playground to get some young girl

[@f3l1xe]

Exactly man

[@LoveUnconditional777]

@@jamaal9911 🙄 This comment isn't very surprising. There always has to be one.

[@jamaal9911]

@@LoveUnconditional777 nah dawg, he didn’t have just one he got multiple.

[@jamesb.3869]

Even r Kelly was inspired by Bobby in the beginning. She’s got that vibe chorus’s is literally the bridge of my prerogative with different words. My prerogative is a credited sample on a that track. Keep in mind that song came out 4 or 5 years after my prerogative

[@A-DOUBLE]

They called him the king of pop but MJ was the king of R&B too

[@steemusic10]

Youre absolutely right. He actually had more R&B records than Pop

[@kennyakaspud14]

Nah MJ was king of Pop R. Kelly king of RnB then Usher then CB

[@steemusic10]

@@kennyakaspud14Nah, MJ is the King of all of it because he's the reason for everybody you just named.

[@imanal2543]

@@steemusic10 so true! Mj the rand b king too

[@iganzeharera37]

@@steemusic10 R kellly Rnb

[@jessicat2304]

Yes. Don’t Be Cruel is a MASTERPIECE. Confessions is one too

[@msnatural1000]

Absolutely both albums no skips. For me MJs Off the Wall his better album.

[@sirchi8731]

The album had 6 super strong singles. Actually 7. Once u do that your in upper echelon territory. Bobby Brown Dont Be Cruel 1988 legend

[@IceManLikeGervin]

I find all 9 songs on the album to be strong enough to have been singles. Don't Be Cruel, My Prerogative, Roni, Rock Wit'cha, Every Little Step, I'll Be Good To You, Take It Slow, All Day All Night & I Really Love You Girl.

[@sirchi8731]

@@IceManLikeGervin I forgot On Our Own which was on the Ghost Busters 2 soundtrack. La Reid and Babyface and Teddy Riley

[@renahgade1750]

@@sirchi8731 🎵🕺🏾too hot to handle, too cold to hold🕺🏾🎵

[@candicemonique5927]

I love Bobby, Usher, and Chris. I listen to them on a regular basis, but R. Kelly is the King of R&B. Regardless of what he did, didn’t do or what you think of him. We can still enjoy the music, and if we enjoy the music, we can give him his props. If we stopped listening to music or enjoying any other art forms based on the personal lives and actions of the artists, none of us would have a music, movie, tv, collection.

[@Netbe277]

Bobby did his thing back in the day/ I salute him today after everything he’s been through, He’s still able to do what he loves while keeping his Still Fans entertained #foreveraBBfan☺️

[@makeitmakesenseyall]

Original Bad Boy of R&B and imo King of New Jack Swing. Him, Micheal Jackson and New Edition definitely laid male archetypes for 90s R&B 👑

[@sheed321]

Um there's this guy called Teddy Riley that might something to say about the King of NJS

[@wakeupstopsleeping6300]

The original bad boy was David ruffin from the temptation

[@makeitmakesenseyall]

@@sheed321 I look at him as the architect but I understand if ppl believe he's that and more.

[@makeitmakesenseyall]

@@wakeupstopsleeping6300 I can see that argument

[@rrmosley1]

This was just Bobby’s time to shine‼️ He did his thing! I was and still am proud of him!

[@jabbarinnewyork7778]

BOBBY BROWN WAS A BIG BABY! HE REALLY DIDNT LAST THAT LONG! WHEN HE LEFT THE GROUP, NOONE CARED. MOST PEOPLE DIDNT EVEN KNOW WHO HE WAS!

[@ceedee7647]

Bobby was the KING of R&B in 88' 89'

[@dustyroze150]

not R&B but king of Dance R&B juss like Janet🖤 da Queen of Dance R&B

[@dustyroze150]

R&B iz broke up in different categories, Keith Sweat king of Street R&B, R.Kelly iz king of Hood R&B but da real king of R&B iz Freddie Jackson

[@jabbarinnewyork7778]

BOBBY WAS NO KING, HE WAS JUST A SUPER STAR. NOW JACKIE WILSON WAS A KING

[@BlessingsThatFlows]

He still is

[@avace917]

He was the first (for lack of a better word) "Urban" RnB artist. His image and swagger brought about a street image that was somewhat touched upon in mainstream RnB while he was still in New Edition. He also was one of the first to have New Jack Swing as a predominant genre of their album that crossed over. Having said all of that, being the king of RnB means that you dominated that genre for a significant amount of time. I can't think of anyone who did that more than R Kelly. That's just facts. Tons of hits for himself and others. Yes, his career and personal life have come under scrutiny and continue to remain under scrutiny, but we can't deny what he did for the culture of Rhythm And Blues

[@TruthB7Told]

You make a great point, but I think being the King of R&B has to include being an extraordinary, electrifying stage performer, which Kell's doesn't come close.

[@DorianPaige00]

Isaac Hayes had similar swagger and street image a decade and a half before. The late 80's era was a call back to the roots of soul music and many in the "nostalgic after an artist's passing" crowd forget that crossover superstars were mocked and urban programmers and even listeners couldn't wait for their hits and crossover appeal to leave the charts. What you hear today on playlists is different from listening to the radio in 1990. R Kelly got ghosted and Michael fought and won but almost ended up in a similar fate for his misjudgments and associations.

[@avace917]

@@TruthB7Told When I said that Bobby was the first Urban RnB artist, I should've said Hip Hop RnB because he was literally rapping. Didn't go full on like Jodeci and Mary J Blige did, but his attitude had Hip Hop's DNA all in it So my mistake on that. Going back to Bobby for a second, saying Bobby's the King of RnB is like saying Biggie is the GOAT of Hip Hop. Too few hits in his catalog. Now of course they were HUGE hits but he didn't have the run that Kelly did. And neither did anyone else we'd bring up in the conversation from that era

[@DorianPaige00]

@@avace917 Now, Isaac Hayes could rap to you to but not in a hip hop sense. (LOL)

[@avace917]

@Epik Absolutely. Make no mistake. This is NOT to take away from what Bobby DID achieve. I never saw him live but I've seen footage. He was the evolution of James, Michael, Prince, etc. as a performer. Whitney was the first to call him that and........well.........it's Whitney. I don't remember what year that was but I'm sure was definitely up for debate at the time. Bobby definitely broke the mold for what an RnB singer was.

[@kben24]

Bobby Brown is a cultural icon…

[@mslady795]

1st Bobby Brown 2nd Usher 3rd Chris Brown In that order, Bobby Paved the way for Usher and Chris brown. And Besides "B" Comes before "C" and "U"🙄🤷🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️😂

[@MrEOM41]

“Don’t be a cruel” is definitely a classic 💿

[@JOHNWATTSofficial]

He paved the way for them Usher Said it him self that Bobby was also someone who paved the way for him

[@michaeldavis8665]

Yes Bobby is still 👑 of R&B

[@sheed321]

Bobby didn't have to longevity to be the King of RnB, he had Don't be Cruel and also Bobby was great but when New Jack Swing died, so did his career

[@ursulanewson8708]

I AGREE WITH YOU 100percent

[@Tony_A_441]

well said... he had a hell of a run with Don't be Cruel but he fell off pretty soon after this record.

[@itzcarol]

Would you please say it louder for the people in the cheap seats???? Cuz I swear the delusion is real (and I'm a fan) but da' truf . . .is da' truf

[@Agentunderfire]

Exactly, he was one & done!!! Couldn’t adapt to the next wave of R&B.

[@rodericksutton2983]

@@itzcarol Fake fan

[@jake3xbanger386]

Bobby brown is the original bad boy of R&B that's it

[@jasondawson92]

Yep the 80s his sound and his swag was out of this world that no one has never seen before he wasn’t on that fuck boy shit he was making club R&B edgy hip hop songs called new jack swing along with Babyface, Al B Sure, Guy, Keith Sweat, Troop, Tone Tone Tone, and Levert.

[@itzcarol]

THAT"S IT. . .that's all

[@jabbarinnewyork7778]

BOBBY BROWN IS THE ORIGINAL SMOOTH CRIMINAL OR CRIMINAL OF R&B

[@IceManLikeGervin]

Every Little Step was meant for New Edition and their NE Heartbreak album before Bobby heard it and took it for his Don't Be Cruel album...as per Ricky Bell.

[@sirchi8731]

Bobby made that song a legend

[@CleanMusicLover229]

It was meant for Midnight Star. And the Babyface wrote it because he loved Keith Sweat's "I Want Her"

[@IceManLikeGervin]

@@CleanMusicLover229 Ricky Bell said otherwise in an interview.

[@yemo2365]

@@IceManLikeGervin Right! He even said it 2019 when I saw RBRM in concert.

[@mr.majesty1920]

Bobby was so cutting edge. He was the first R&b, hip hop, pop star. The dude sang, rapped, and danced. Don't know if I would call him the "King", but he might be the most influential artist of contemporary R&B. Whether people realize it or not. He bought his hop culture to mainstream R&B.

[@ceeceetracey9839]

Bobby Brown was one of the original Kings. He has a court now and Chris Brown and Usher are a part of it.

[@SkeletalMelodies99]

I think if he had more than one album that did great like this album he would have been considered the king of rnb

[@micahjae3594]

He did have more then just that one album the album “Bobby “ went 3x or 4x platinum in ‘92

[@SkeletalMelodies99]

@@micahjae3594 oh wow that’s crazy that album sold that much and we never hear music from it all we ever hear in rotation is the songs from don’t be cruel

[@micahjae3594]

@@SkeletalMelodies99 so true cause I was surprise by that to then I listen to the Bobby album it was alright had a few bops but it wasn’t hitting like don’t be cruel

[@shaunphillips3236]

​@@SkeletalMelodies99 R.Kelly is the 👑 of R&B #FACTS. Bobby doesn't compare nor is he in the same galaxy as Kels

[@SkeletalMelodies99]

@@micahjae3594 maybe it sold that much because people anticipated it to be as good as don’t be cruel and since there was no social media then there was no way for people to say to others it’s not as good

[@Dante-qf9yd]

Both of them together are not on Stevie Wonder’s level. What we have is a divide and conquered people and culture, perpetuated by the internet for views. Both of them were good at what they did. Some of their music made a powerful impact and will last. They had writers and producers, Prince could do all of that on his own. Many of today’s artist’s can do everything on their own. So no, they are not the kings of R&B, just entertainers.

[@aurelien7292]

King of Stage and Bobby were very good, Don't be Cruel is surely one of the best rnb/Swingbeat albums, he has 2 pretty good remix albums, Forever is nice but flawed. Let's not forget that he was part of the New Edition. I would say that Bobby Brown had a big contribution on the creation of the New Jack Swing, he is not only rnb he has his own style and also on his way of dancing

[@marjoken246]

He held the crown that year but nobody fooling with Kells. Especially the fact Kells is also the writer and musician of his own music and others on collaboration.

[@jamaal9911]

Kelly writing hell of trap in the closet songs

[@juniorchandler4669]

Bobby Brown is Definitely the original King of R&B Interms of the R&B bad boy wave that came out during the 90’s and early 00’s he was the first that came out the late 80’s to early 90’s he help bring change the style, image and sound of R&B, but he isn’t the overall King, he’s one of them, also Bobby’s album after “Don’t be Cruel” was the last biggest album for a male solo artist in 1992 in terms of new Jack swing, after that album came out, Bobby brown was still a huge star with new songs at the time like Humpin around, get away , and Good enough, and something in common with Whitney Houston, he had a successful world tour off that album, he beat Michael Jackson for an AMA award with Humpin Around, hosted the AMA’s in 93 and performed as well, the reason why Bobby brown didn’t live up to his full potential is because he checked out of music industry legitimately around the same time when R&B started taking over the radios and everywhere, when Rkelly, TLC, Mary J Blige, Jodeci, usher and others, I call it the most most competitive era of R&B, mid to late 90s R&B is the first type of R&B’s most people think about even the early 80s as well, Bobby was a part of the late 80s to the early 90s New Jack Swing Era, the era of dance, and being more important than singing, when people think of R&B, they think of vocals, that’s why people bring up, R. Kelly, Chris Brown, and Usher in the King of R&B spot and even Luther Vandross, Bobby brown can sing but his vocals even his prime were hit or miss, he didn’t always sound perfect but always had enough to make hits and make it sound convincing and look good at the same time, if Bobby would’ve had more of a hand in R&B during 94-99 he would always be apart of the Conversation when it comes to the King of R&B, but because he was from 86-93, that’s the issue, I don’t think a lot of R&B lovers really are big on new Jack swing, especially my generation

[@msdsplayground8360]

Why do we have judge..they are all good in their own way

[@robchicity341]

It's Kellz stop it Kellz just can't dance other than that he slaughters everyone no cap

[@ritesoundproductions7193]

Hands down one of my personal best r&b albums of all time. Front to back the next album he did was nice as well. Yes it's better than MJ Dangerous but not better than Bad or Thriller

[@ritesoundproductions7193]

Everyone is entitled to his own opinion

[@marvin469]

It was better than Bad imo

[@marvin469]

@Nobody Special515 nobody wasn't listening to no dam Liberian girl or that leave me alone shhh. U must be from Croatia or somewhere. Matter of fact imma pull out the bad CD & tell what wasn't good because I can't even remember most of em.

[@marvin469]

@Nobody Special515 add good friends/speed demon to that list lol. Dude I'm a HUGE Micheal fan(who isn't?) But BBrown changed the whole image & direction of what a black male rnb dude was. Is BB a better artist than MJ ? Helllll naw: but I remember 1988 well.

[@marvin469]

@Nobody Special515 so do u think BAD was better than the first Keith sweat ?

[@remolandlife5642]

It was and still is one of the Greatest Albums ever. But Bobby didn't not put out enough music to be the King. He could have but he let the drugs take over his career!

[@bigbabypannell4719]

Original Bad Boy and 1st King of RnB Bobby Brown until Robert Kelly took over thone nobody has took it over when Robert come home he be back on his reign periodt

[@djevonbryce6643]

All of them are but Rkelly is the emperor of them alll

[@TrvisXXIII]

On our own was another deep cut that propelled Bobby’s career in my opinion, that was a certified smash

[@nexxlevel4590]

I love Bobby! But my man had one album and when it comes to vocals he cant tie Usher’s shoes. But I think R Kelly’s the greatest

[@Agentunderfire]

1970’s= Stevie Wonder/Marvin Gaye 1980’s= Luther Vandross/Michael Jackson 1990’s= R Kelly/Keith Sweat 2000’s= Usher/R Kelly/Neyo 2010’s= Chris Brown that’s it 😂

[@Dedego768]

Y’all over rate r Kelly honestly.

[@jamaal9911]

The Weeknd though

[@bigbabypannell4719]

@@Dedego768 not at all he made old singers stars again he the best can't see no one taking on his throne

[@mcebosikhakhane7164]

@@Dedego768 bro quit playing, mayb where u frm, in Africa robert is the king,no body has more hits than him period

[@azizdeen5990]

@@Dedego768 he literally has the most R&B hits + one of the greatest live singers in history. How is he overrated

[@stephanieannbradley8465]

Bobby hands down. He was a force like no other. Regardless of anything are who helped him. He came out strong through it all.

[@karmaneshaspraglin2813]

I had to comment on this so I will say huge fan of Bobby and Usher.. like Chris too.. Bobby dominated in his era with just one album and he lives off that don’t be cruel and Bobby albums.. I think people forget his third album went platinum too. Bobby changed the way R&B was set up he brought the hip hop aspect into it and he doesn’t get enough credit for that.. he honestly was the blue print. Bobby could work a stage like no one and he definetly deserves King of Stage because in his heyday i would put him against any of them including Michael he was up there with them. But going forward no one wants to say or agree but Rkelly pick up where Bobby slacked off and ran with it.. Bobby definitely should have owned the late 90s he was the original power line for goofy movie and a lot other music and movies he didn’t capitalize off of.. Bobby Brown is the Undisputed late 80s early 90s king of R&B! He set the standard for the boys after he influenced a Michael and Whitney album for new Jack swing and he popularized a whole genre period. I think he definetly doesn’t get the credit i always say him and Lauryn are able to tour off one album that speaks volumes as one album sold their success for rest of their life but Bobby’s other albums after don’t be cruel we’re just as good but because he had all that trouble and married to Whitney it gets overshadowed and forgotten. Usher held 90s down and Chris is keeping r&b alive but I won’t give him King he just doesn’t have timeless hits like that to me but his features 🔥🔥🔥 and his albums have few hidden r&b gems, but Robert Kelly is the King of R&B after Bobby and going forward he just won’t get the glory behind it!!

[@daughterofYHWY]

Well said and on point!

[@gamingwithdream2005]

Chris Brown has timeless classics, what are you talking about... No Guidance? No BS? New Flame? 2012? Lady In A Glass Dress?

[@John-jm4nv]

@@gamingwithdream2005 those not timeless hits

[@1300mikehoward]

BB is that guy especially during his era.... then Usher and CB had their chance in their eras.... But I experienced the BB era the same age as BB so I going with BB

[@brandonb2375]

Bobby Brown is the king of new jack swing. R. Kelly is the king of R&B

[@gwenwilliams7881]

Are you kidding me? Hell yeah he's the King of R&B!

[@torycooper8336]

Don't Be Cruel Is The Greatest R&B Album of All Time.

[@GodBlessTheChild1]

If people stopped and trace some of what was there, when they went through, they should find Bobby Brown shouting "Heart & Soul Get Busy!" somewhere which would lead them right back to the Don't Be Cruel lp. It was like the drugs of the day. Either one could posses you. "Thank You!" for sharing this ❤️🖤💚

[@mcebosikhakhane7164]

every era has its king but R kelly is thee king above everybody for life

[@itzcarol]

I'll start by saying, I like B. Brown. . .I'm a fan. That said, I'm also a realist and a truth-teller. Bobby had 3 albums, and he was unquestionably a great performer. But come on Fam, he ain't King of nuthin' . Now, I'm not saying this as one of his obsessive fans, as I no longer support R.Kelly. However, no matter what he's done in his personal life, no one can deny his contributions and impact on the genre. His catalog is EPIC! If any one has the balls to claim that title, it's should be R. Kelly. Ya'll must've forgotten how them Bobby being King of R&B shenanigans came about. So I'm bout to remind ya'll. WHITNEY BLURTED IT OUT DURING AN AWARD ACCEPTANCE SPEECH WHILE SHE WAS HIGH AS GIRAFFE Booty That's should tell you how credible that moniker was/is as it relates to Bobby. No shade. . .just facts.

[@tantymerleskitchen148]

R Kelly is the undisputed king of R and B …..

[@jasondawson92]

Yea but Aaron Hall from Guy made him exist

[@ProducerTSS]

You both are wrong. Bobby was the FIRST and the FIRST to sing and rap. He’s the original King of R&B.

[@shaunphillips3236]

​@@ProducerTSS Bobby Brown was a good artist BUT he's NOT Kels. R. Kelly is the 👑 of R&B #FACTS & it's not close

[@SupremeKayJay]

@@ProducerTSS R kelly has been the most consistent and made more memorable music

[@shakanawao5950]

Somebody with some sense and good ears.

[@andyheath5244]

For me it’s R. Kelly and babyface

[@simpdown1404]

Don’t Be Cruel album and run is the illest shit I ever seen next to Thriller

[@nicholashayes5773]

If it's anyone, it's Babyface. He's the only one from the golden era who's still around and still making albums to this day. Plus he's produced more albums than I can even count. Half the R&B from the '80s and '90s are HIS albums, just with a different name on the cover.

[@Rashaun1978]

If I could press like a million times with one button I would because you're the only one who had the sense enough to realize and mention this. Laface Records WAS R&B... And made usher, toni braxton, johnny gill, and countless other artist

[@dredd2460]

*He was in the late 80's that 👑 Been snatched.*

[@ursulanewson8708]

MJ IS THE ONE AND ONLY 👑👑👑👑👑 KING OF POP AND CB IS THE PRINCE OF POP ,R KELLY IS THE KING OF R &B , BB IS THE KING 👑👑👑 OF SWING AND I CAN AND DO RESPECT THAT!!!!

[@Tommyboy6426]

Real quick, at the beginning. Bobby… Michael was being himself… he’s an artist like you… and so was Prince.

[@simpdown1404]

He said what he said man

[@Tommyboy6426]

@@simpdown1404 Yeah he did, and I’m correcting him on what he said.

[@lulanokonwo6274]

@@Tommyboy6426Bobby was HIMSELF tf are you talking bout?

[@Tommyboy6426]

@@lulanokonwo6274 So was Michael and Prince. They’re artists…. Artists express themselves for a living.

[@lulanokonwo6274]

@@Tommyboy6426 no they appealed to white people more then they appealed to black people tf bobbby was 100 percent black an he didn’t care who watched him.

[@garyprater8139]

I've always thought Bobby Brown had talent, but I never considered him to be a King in the business mainly because I was working on my own musical project. However I do think if he did not get into drugs he probably would have been a lot bigger.

[@2bitchessofinethatimasturb184]

Despite his short run and all the negative publicly every artist from even R Kelly himself, Usher and Chris Brown all followed Bobby Brown’s blueprint he literally changed the R and B game incorporated hip hop with R and B and was the first urban R and B pop star he pioneered the bad boy image in R and B he is the original bad boy of R and B his influence on the game is legendary he paved the way for R Kelly, Usher and Chris Brown if you look up R Kelly in 1989-1990 his song Why You Wanna Play Me music video you clearly see he copied Bobby Brown’s who style and demeanor had the Gumby high top fade and all Usher himself even said in Bobby Brown’s A&E Biography documentary that in 1992 he met Bobby Brown on the Humpin Around Tour he had the Don’t Be Cruel cassette tape and literally said he was a huge fan of Bobby Brown and that Bobby had a huge impact and influence on him so with that being said outside of R Kelly Bobby Brown is the King of R and B

[@Playboimatrix200]

The only thing that makes me mad about this comment is that you keep saying "R and B" even tho it's "RNB" "R&B"

[@2bitchessofinethatimasturb184]

@@Playboimatrix200 R and B, R n B, R & B it doesn’t matter you know understand what I’m saying

[@LoveUnconditional777]

Despite the fact that all of what you stated might very well be true that still doesn't take away the fact that R. Kelly is the undisputed King of R&B. Michael Jackson followed in the footsteps of others as well but there's only one King of Pop and it's Mike. Do you see how one thing doesn't depend on the other?

[@2bitchessofinethatimasturb184]

@@LoveUnconditional777 if you read my comment you would see that I stated that R. Kelly is the official king of r&b but R. Kelly himself even copied Bobby Brown’s style and was heavily influenced by Bobby Brown go look up his song “Why You Wanna Play Me?” Back in 1990 and you will see he literally copied Bobby Brown from the Gumby high top fade to the Dance moves and even his rap verse on the song

[@2bitchessofinethatimasturb184]

@@LoveUnconditional777 so regardless of your personal opinion even the undisputed king of r&b himself R. Kelly was inspired by Bobby Brown that’s how big his impact was on r&b R. Kelly and Usher both were influenced, inspired and followed Bobby Brown’s blueprint that’s all i’m saying

[@kera.habayeho]

Chris is good but don't compare him to the greatest these two started it all and paved Chris's way

[@imanal2543]

Nobody was getting tired of Michael Jackson,shout up bobby brown

[@Thegazelle1000]

Bobby was the king of R&B until he stopped focusing on his career and until R.Kelly came to take the crowd 🤷‍♀️. R. Kelly is the king of R&B because he was more successful than Bobby, I consider USHER the prince of R&B.

[@michaelgreisinger5255]

The Real King of R&B is Stevie Wonder. End of discussion. Stevie's had more #1 R&B hits (20) than any other male artist and has influenced everyone since his debut.

[@donwilliamandwilsonshow]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🎲

[@Rashaun1978]

What you're saying has major merit but he goes before the category of r&b was even invented. Stevie would be the King of soul after the death of James Brown which is the parent of R&B. Titling Stevie as the King of that genre would actually be beneath him because he's so beyond that. His music birthed that genre as an original architect of the groundwork for it.

[@TieGameMichaelNGBTG]

This is really good!!!

[@turtleroot]

Bobby is the King of R&B

[@shaunphillips3236]

R.Kelly is the 👑 of R&B #FACTS. He's the UNDISPUTED king

[@jaygotbandz8717]

the fact we put him in this conversation and arguing about this proves he’s the king of r&b

[@Playboimatrix200]

Ngl Bobby is a iconic but I wouldn't count him as that because he kinda a one hit wonder all his other shit flopped after DBC

[@Furious1One]

Bobby Brown was the SHT back in the day, that was many years ago.. irrelevant now against the new R&B Kings, even though both Usher + Chris has been around for a min,i don't think SO.. Bobby Brown has always thought he was the king even with new edition and for me that wasn't the case..

[@jamesb.3869]

Exactly usher career started because one of Bobby’s former bodyguards trained him and helped get him his first contract. You can find a little footage online of usher hanging out with bodyguard’s during the my way era. Chris brown took influence from usher and MJ, so it is safe to say that your are right

[@MarciaSantos-ox1fk]

Come on now. Over Luther, Stevie W and Babyface? Oh plz. 😒

[@Rashaun1978]

Stevie is soul. (The Father genre of R&B) title of R&B king is beneath him You have an EXCELLENT argument with Luther and Babyface though. It could have been Luther if he would have lived. But Babyface should genuinely have that title along with kelz

[@rasheed9705]

The Bobby brown songs that I love - I really love.. But there's no question that both Usher and Chris Brown have a longer list of hits and lasting careers.. Talking solo career of Bobby of course.

[@rondas7772]

They are all from diff era's, they're all great in their own right and time frame

[@ericawhite9430]

R kelly is the king of R B period

[@ociphress]

James Brown

[@aaroncannon2424]

If you weren't alive in 1988-1989, you wouldn't understand. I was 19. Bobby Brown was that dude! The remix and Bobby albums were big too. He waited too long for the Don't Be Cruel follow up. He also should have reunited with Babyface for more tracks on the Bobby album. Babyface songs have more crossover appeal. Bobby wanted harder songs so he went with Teddy Riley for most of the album.

[@diontenelson]

He was r&b first bad boy.

[@altonmckenzie8587]

R Kelly, Luther Vandros, Marvin Gaye... King is a street h for Bobby, Chris or Usher....

[@relaxingraven6474]

Ask Bobby Brown what happened when he allowed Shabba Ranking to open for him in Hartford CT back in the day. Kell is the R and B king . Bobby is still great.

[@whoischrisssss]

Bobby was that guy back in the day he the king of stage nobody couldn’t hold a candle to him

[@juanchohitdalotto]

1. Kellz 2. Usher 3. CB 4. Bobby And it’s tight as it could be. No one trumps the other

[@terryallen7853]

R. Kelly is the King of R&B

[@itsactuallytony5699]

Dangerous is a perfect album and Don’t Be Cruel is like a 8.5. And imo MJ is the King of Pop: Rock, funk, disco, R&B, and soul. He mastered all of these genres and I can give you valid proof. MJ was leagues ahead of everyone else, and his music is timeless 🔥🔥

[@Anitajonesify]

All #Kings of RnB paving the way For other #Kings 👑👑👑👑

[@lawannalw]

Stop with the labels. Just love the friggin music and artists.

[@marvin469]

That don't be cruel was 🔥 but my favorite album was dat next 1 "Bobby" .

[@jermainejermane7252]

Kells

[@marlonvarnell3098]

Robert & Bobby 👑S of R&B

[@redbluebae4397]

Bobby deserves his flowers

[@jimmybrown2040]

Bobby was the king of r&b when his album dropped it was major but r kelly past him and took the throne earning title king of r&b mane...

[@glodot1]

Bobby Brown king of R&B

[@pharaohacura3618]

first, one must define what exactly R&B is to themselves…for me, Babyface supersedes R. Kelly as far as love songs are concerned…R. Kelly bridged that gap between Hip Hop & R&B just as Mary J. Blige did…what’s funny though is they both came out, pretty much, around the same time…Kelly evolved into what the people wanted while everyone else pretty much stayed the same…this is why his style and dress changed…great song writer but none of his artists are still relevant today…can’t say the same for Babyface

[@jasondawson92]

Babyface is dangerous he can write club songs and slow jams babymaking

[@sinfulthep773]

The Best Thing That Ever Happened To The Genre Of RnB Is Robert Kelly From Chicago

[@garybrown7011]

R. Kelly is the king of R&B

[@jabbarinnewyork7778]

NO, JACKIE WILSON