Bobby Brown

Robert Barisford Brown Sr. is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer. Known as the "King of Stage", Brown, alongside frequent collaborator Teddy Riley, is noted as one of the pioneers of new jack swing: a fusion of hip hop and R&B. Brown started his career in the R&B and pop group New Edition, from its inception in 1978 until his exit from the group in December 1985.