Bobby Brown - Every Little Step | REACTION 

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

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

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

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".

Bobby Brown - Don't Be Cruel

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.

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.

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?

Bobby Brown - RONI (Slower song)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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😊

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

"In control" from Ghost Busters sdtk

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.

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

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.

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 .

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

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.

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! 😎

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.

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.

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 🙏♥️

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!

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

Timeless. This song never gets old.

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.

On our own by Bobby B my fav!

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..

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Bobby was on another level

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

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

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

Humpin around from the album Bobby

Please do “Poison" by Bell Biv Devoe

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.

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!

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

@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!

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

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.

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

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 ❤❤❤

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.

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

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.

React to Musiq Soulchild “love” and “dontchange” he’s a very popular Neo soul R&b artist you would like !

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.

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

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

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

Another gem “on our own” bobby brown 🔥🔥

Bobby brown was the man

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.

React to Meeting In My Bedroom by Silk (Not the video though because it's cut short, I want you to hear the full song.) Silk is a legendary R&B group discovered by the legendary Keith Sweat and all five members of Silk can sing their asses off.

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.

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...

Don't forget the greatest group of all time that Bobby brown was a member of the group new edition. Some songs to check out is telephone man, candygirl, Can you stand the rain, not my type of girl, boys to man song too, NE heartbreak

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

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.

Bobby haircut was a Gumbie it was popular back in the day imma a huge Bobby Brown fan

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

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

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

Jack, New edition / Bobby Brown basically invented the mix of RnB and rap.

This is the New Jack Swing era where artists would sing & rap in their songs. This is a LA & Babyface production.

Roni and Rock wit You Bobby Brown

Bobby was a beast

The first verse was song by Ralph, the lead singer of new edition. Ralph also sang the chorus and background. Most likely the song was supposed to be a new edition single. Then Bobby went solo

Please do “Can You Stand The Rain” by New Edition

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

This is my favorite Bobby Brown song.

We wore this out in WEST GERMANY back in the day before it reunited. He was the bad boy to Whitney's good girl.

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

Lol! Bobby was IT back then! The Don’t Be Cruel album was amazing and the biggest-selling album of 1989. It’s defining for the New Jack Swing era (that style of R&B from Teddy Riley). Roni is my fav. Don’t Be Cruel, My Prerogative, Rock Wit’cha, etc.

Bobby Brown started out with the group New Edition. He left and went solo and put out a small hit called Girlfriend. But his 2nd album is when he really took of with hits like My Prerogative, Don't Be Cruel, and the popular ladies slow jam Tender Roni. But the first artist I can remember rapping and singing was Biz Markie- Just A Friend but it was more comical.

This is PRIME Bobby right here...This album had like a 3 year run

Bobby brown is the king of r&b

My Perogative that video everyone on stage was jammin!!! And of course he started with New Edition check their songs out. And Bel Biv Devoe's Poison, BBD were once part of New Edition. THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!