Essay On Bobby Brown

Bobby Brown is a singer, songwriter, dancer, and rapper. His net worth is $2 million.

How he made it

Music

Bobby has had a successful music career. He has released 3 more solo albums since his famous "Don’t be Cruel" album. He has also released 1 album with New Edition. His annual salary since 2013 is $400,000, from royalties in his solo career as well as with New Edition. Bobby has worked with L.A Reid and Babyface.

Between 1986 and 1993, Bobby had a string of top 10 hits on many Billboard charts. He is known to be the pioneer of new jack swing, which is a fusion of hip hop and R&B. He received a Grammy for best R&B vocal performance in 1990 in the song "Every Little Step". He also received soul train awards for other songs on his sophomore album.

Bobby contributed 2 songs to the soundtrack of "Ghostbusters II" in 1989. A single from the soundtrack album, "On Our Own" peaked at #2. Bobby also released a remix compilation the same year, "Dance! Ya Know It". It was successful in the United Kingdom.

Bobby was

set to release his album, "Mystical Magic", but it was shelved. He released his third solo album, "Bobby" in 1992. It sold over 3 million copies. Some of the hits from the album included "Get Away", "Good Enough", and "Humpin' Around". Getting married to a famous wife, Whitney Houston prompted Bobby not to continue with his career. They released a hit single, "Something in Common".

Brown’s 4th solo album, "Forever" was released in 1997. It was not successful as it was not well promoted. Bobby also insisted that he had to write and produce most of the songs. He decided to work with other artistes like Ja Rule, Damian Marley, and Macy Gray. Prior to this, he had been in negotiations with Tupac to sign into his label. The latter’s unexpected demise did not see this come to pass.

Bobby released his 5th album, "The Masterpiece" in 2012. It debuted at #41 on the R&B album chart. He is set to release an album in 2016.

Tours and performances

In 1988, Bobby went on a 120 day world tour to promote "Don’t be Cruel". Sometimes, his former band opened the stage for him. Bobby performed "Tap into My Heart" at the MTV Awards. He collaborated with Ralph Tresvant in the single "Stone Cold Gentleman". It became a top 5 R&B hit.

TV

He starred on a reality TV show, "Being Bobby Brown" with Whitney Houston. He also appeared on "Real Husbands of Hollywood", "Gone Country" and "Celebrity Fit Club".

Film

Bobby had a cameo role in "Ghostbusters II".

He also appeared on "Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme", "Panther", "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate", "Go for Broke" and "Nora’s Hair Salon".

Career Beginnings

Bobby proved to be talented at quite a young age. His first time on stage was when he was only 3. One of his idols, James Brown was performing in Boston. The dream of becoming a singer was born. Bobby joined the church choir, where he honed his singing abilities.

Robert Barisford Brown began his musical career with the band New Edition at age 9. He formed the band with a few childhood friends. It was initially known as The Bricks. The band’s first album was "Candy Girl", released in 1983. Bobby was the lead singer on the ballad "Jealous Girl". The next album was named after band. Hits from the album included "Mr. Telephone Man" and "Cool it Now". Bobby left the band in 1986, after his fellow band members could no longer stand his rebellious

behavior.

Bobby signed into a record label, MCA. He released his first album, "King of Stage" in 1986. The popular single from the album was "Girlfriend". He released his sophomore album, "Don’t be Cruel" in 1988. It featured 5 songs that made it to the top of the Billboard 100. Some songs became signature hits for instance, "Every Little Step", "Don’t be Cruel", and "My Prerogative". He made $7.9 million from the album sales. The album sold 12 million copies globally. It became the best-selling album in 1989. It was certified platinum 7 times by the RIAA and 3 times by Music Canada as well as platinum by BPI.

Bobby’s troubles

New Edition

Controversy surrounded Bobby’s departure from New Edition. Bobby had cited that the management did not pay them well. After various performances and tours, all he got was $500 and a VCR. Some sources cited rebellious behavior, and jealousy for the attention Ralph Tresvant was receiving. Bobby would even perform out of turn sometimes, and have seductive performances.

Tours

Bobby was known for his seductive performances during his "Don’t be Cruel" tour. This got him into problems with the law.

Whitney

Bobby was accused of contributing to Whitney Houston’s death, and for introducing her to narcotics.

Problems with the Law

Bobby has been arrested for drug possession, driving while intoxicated, and battery.

Conclusion

Bobby Brown still has a music career, albeit a struggling one. His net worth may increase slowly over time due to royalties in his heyday.