Bobby Brown - Don't Be Cruel mp3 album
Performer: Bobby BrownTitle: Don't Be Cruel
Style: RnB/Swing
Date of release: 1988
Country: UK
Size MP3: 1262 mb
Size FLAC: 1880 mb
Rating: 4.3
Format: AIFF MMF AAC DXD ASF MP4 AAC
Don't Be Cruel" is a song recorded by American singer Bobby Brown. Taken from his second and most successful album as its title track, the song was written and produced by the songwriting and production duo Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Antonio ". Reid, with additional writing by Daryl Simmons. Don't Be Cruel" was Brown's second single to reach the top position of the R&B chart where it remained for two weeks. As a pop crossover, it rose from number 59 to number 49, on the .
Bobby is the third studio album by American R&B singer Bobby Brown, released in 1992 by MCA Records. The album continued the R&B/new-jack sound of its successful predecessor, Don't Be Cruel. Reid, and Daryl Simmons returned as songwriters and producers, however Brown also worked with new producers, most notably Teddy Riley, who was considered a pioneer of the new jack swing genre. Riley also co-wrote and produced the majority of the album.
Don't Be Cruel is the second studio album by American singer Bobby Brown. It was released in the United States on June 20, 1988 by MCA Records. The album was far more successful than Brown's debut, peaking at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart and spawning five top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles, including Brown's only number one, "My Prerogative". It spent a total of six weeks on top of the Billboard 200 and was the best-selling album of 1989 in the United States
Backing Vocals – Babyface, Bobby Brown, Daryl Simmons, Karyn White, Kayo (4)Rap – Bobby, Daryl, . Written-By – D. Simmons, . Mixed at Cherokee Studios, Hollywood, CA. Tracks B2 & B5 Co-produced for B. Brown Productions. Manufactured in Germany, TELDEC Record Service GmbH. Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH.
Altri album di Bobby Brown. Jet Moments with Bobby Brown. The Definitive Collection. The Best Of Bobby Brown 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection. Remixes In The Key Of B. Bobby.
The Definitive Collection: Bobby Brown. 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bobby Brown. It spent a total of six weeks on top of the Billboard 200 and was the best-selling album of 1989 in the United States. Commercial performance. Don't Be Cruel debuted at number 74 on the Billboard 200 on July 23, 1988. It wasn't until six months later that the album reached number one, starting a six-week non-consecutive run at number one, from January 21, 1989 – February 4, 1989 and February 18, 1989 – March 4, 1989. Its reign at number one was interrupted for one week by Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction.
LP (12" album, 33 rpm). Bobby Brown Format: Audio Cassette. 6. Every Little Step. 7. I'll Be Good to You. 8. Take It Slow. 9. All Day All Night.
Tracklist
| 1 | Don't Be Cruel (Rapacious Edit) | 3:40 |
| 2 | Don't Be Cruel (Rapacious Mix) | 7:08 |
| 3 | Don't Be Cruel (Extended Version) | 6:50 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed To – MCA Records Ltd.
- Produced For – La'Face, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – MCA Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – MCA Records, Inc.
- Published By – Chappell Music Ltd.
- Published By – Copyright Control
- Glass Mastered At – Nimbus
Credits
- Executive-Producer – Louil Silas, Jr.*
- Producer – L.A. & Babyface
- Written-By – Babyface, D. Simmons*, L.A. Reid
Notes
℗ 1988 MCA Records Inc. © 1988 MCA Records Inc.Original sound recording made by MCA Records Inc.
MCA Records Ltd. are the exclusive licensees for the U.K.
Made in England
Original version appears on the Bobby Brown album, "Don't Be Cruel" LP: MCF 3425 Tape: MCFC 3425 CD: DMCF 3425
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Printed): 5 011781 131024
- Barcode (String): 5011781131024
- Matrix / Runout: DMCA 1310 • :MASTERED BY NIMBUS:
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCA 1268 | Bobby Brown | Don't Be Cruel (7", Single) | MCA Records | MCA 1268 | UK | 1988 |
| MCA-23861 | Bobby Brown | Don't Be Cruel (Extended Version) (12", Single) | MCA Records | MCA-23861 | US | 1988 |
| 257 829-0 | Bobby Brown | Don't Be Cruel (Extended Version) (12", Maxi) | MCA Records | 257 829-0 | Germany | 1988 |
| WMCAT 1310 | Bobby Brown | Don't Be Cruel (12", Promo, Single) | MCA Records | WMCAT 1310 | UK | 1988 |
| L33-17582 | Bobby Brown | Don't Be Cruel (12", Promo) | MCA Records | L33-17582 | US | 1988 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Cruel Prelude | 0:39 |
| 2 | Don't Be CruelBacking Vocals – Bobby BrownRap – Bobby*, Daryl*, L.A.*Written-By – D. Simmons*, L.A. Reid-Babyface* |
6:52 |
| 3 | My PrerogativeBacking Vocals – Aaron Hall, Bernard Bill, Lee Drakeford, Teddy RileyDrum Programming – Markell RileyEngineer [Assistant Mix] – Jim HannemanEngineer [Assistant Recording] – Jim HannemanEngineer [Mix] – Dennis MitchellEngineer [Recording] – Dennis MitchellKeyboards – Teddy RileyMixed By – Dennis Mitchell, Gene Griffin, Teddy RileyWritten-By – Bobby Brown, Gene Griffin |
4:57 |
| 4 | RoniWritten-By – Babyface |
5:58 |
| 5 | Rock Wit'chaBacking Vocals – Babyface, Bobby BrownWritten-By – Babyface-L.A. Reid* |
4:47 |
| 6 | Every Little StepBacking Vocals – Bobby BrownVocals – Babyface, Daryl Simmons, Karyn White, Kayo Written-By – L.A. Reid-Babyface* |
3:59 |
| 7 | I'll Be Good To YouBacking Vocals – Aaron Hall, Bernard Bill, Lee Drakeford, Teddy RileyDrum Programming – Markell RileyEngineer [Assistant Mix] – Jim HannemanEngineer [Assistant Recording] – Jim HannemanEngineer [Mix] – Dennis MitchellEngineer [Recording] – Dennis MitchellKeyboards – Teddy RileyMixed By – Dennis Mitchell, Gene Griffin, Teddy RileyProducer – Gene GriffinWritten-By – Bobby Brown, Gene Griffin |
4:25 |
| 8 | Take It SlowBacking Vocals – Lee Peters, Ollie Bolds, Ronnie WatkinsBacking Vocals, Bass [Tastie Bass], Drums, Effects [Overdubs], Engineer [Assistant], Guitar – Larry WhiteBacking Vocals, Drums [Drum Fills] – Richard AguonBass, Synthesizer [Bass Synthesizer] – Kirk CrumplerEffects [Sound, Special F/x] – Ruben LaxamanaEngineer [Assistant] – K2 , Mark SlagleEngineer, Mixed By, Recorded By, Technician [Drums] – Michael DentenEngineer, Recorded By – Howard JohnsonFinger Snaps – Ervilinda Nasaira Hill, Mel Jay, Tommy BrownGuitar – Emilio ConesaKeyboards – Ben Rayes, Dewayne Sweet, Percy ScottMixed By – Larry WhiteSaxophone [Soprano] – "The Cat" Melicio Magdaluyo*Written-By – Jay Logan, Larry White, Lee Peters |
5:22 |
| 9 | All Day All NightBacking Vocals – Lee Peters, Michael Denten, Ollie Bolds, Richard AguonDrums – Dewayne Sweet, Richard AguonEngineer [Assistant] – K2 , Mark SlagleEngineer [Assistant], Mixed By, Producer – Larry WhiteEngineer, Mixed By, Recorded By – Michael DentenEngineer, Recorded By – Howard JohnsonKeyboards – Ben Rayes, Dewayne Sweet, Larry White, Percy ScottRemix – Louil Silas, Jr.*Synthesizer [Bass Synthesizer] – Dewayne SweetVoice [Telephone Conversation] – Ervilinda Nasaira HillWritten-By – Dennis Wadington*, Larry White, Lee Peters |
4:40 |
| 10 | I Really Love You GirlBacking Vocals – Gordon Jones, Porsche GriffinDrum Programming [Drum Overdubs] – Flip KirbyEdited By [Special Edits] – Bill DirksEngineer [Mix Assistant] – Paul EingerEngineer [Mix] – Mitch GibsonEngineer [Recording] – Phil Waters*Instruments [All] – Gordon JonesMixed By – Gordon JonesWritten-By – Bobby Brown, Gordon Jones |
5:11 |
| 11 | Cruel Reprise | 0:18 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured For – MCA Records, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – MCA Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – MCA Records, Inc.
- Pressed By – Sony DADC
- Recorded At – Silverlake Studios
- Recorded At – Axis Studios
- Recorded At – Different Fur Studios
- Recorded At – Infinite Studios
- Recorded At – Cochrane Studios
- Recorded At – Cherokee Studios
- Mixed At – Elumba Studios
- Mixed At – Soundworks, New York
- Mixed At – Cherokee Studios
- Mastered At – Future Disc
- Glass Mastered At – Sony DADC – DIDX-153533
Credits
- Art Direction – JA*
- Backing Vocals – Babyface (tracks: 2, 4 to 6), Daryl Simmons (tracks: 2, 4 to 6), Karyn White (tracks: 2, 4 to 6), Kayo (tracks: 2, 4 to 6)
- Co-producer – Bobby Brown (tracks: 2, 6, 9)
- Design – Julie Moss
- Edited By [Special Edits] – Jon Gass (tracks: 2, 4 to 6)
- Engineer [Assistant Mix] – Fred Howard (tracks: 2, 4 to 6), Toni Greene (tracks: 2, 4 to 6)
- Engineer [Assistant Recording] – Don Emerson (tracks: 2, 4 to 6), John Guggenheim (tracks: 2, 4 to 6)
- Engineer [Mix] – Jon Gass (tracks: 2, 4 to 6)
- Engineer [Recording] – Jon Gass (tracks: 2, 4 to 6)
- Executive-Producer – Louil Silas, Jr.*
- Instruments [All] – L.A. & Babyface (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 6, 11)
- Management – George L. Smith
- Mastered By – Steve Hall
- Photography – Todd Gray
- Producer – Gene Griffin (tracks: 2, 6), Gordon Jones (tracks: 9), L.A. & Babyface, Larry White (tracks: 7, 8)
- Production Manager – Tommy Brown
Notes
© 1988 MCA Records, Inc. ℗ 1988 MCA Records, Inc.Made in U.S.A.
"Cruel Prelude" and Cruel Reprise" are not credited with actual track numbers on the release.
Release is packaged in a clear standard jewel case with a black tray.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Printed): 0 7674-22185-2 2
- Matrix / Runout: DIDX-153533 1
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L327
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 50E4
- Rights Society (Tracks 2, 6 to 9): ASCAP
- Rights Society (Tracks 2 to 6): BMI
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCA-42185 | Bobby Brown | Don't Be Cruel (LP, Album) | MCA Records | MCA-42185 | US | 1988 |
| MCA-22185 | Bobby Brown | Don't Be Cruel (LP, Album) | MCA Records | MCA-22185 | US | 1988 |
| 255 913-1 | Bobby Brown | Don't Be Cruel (LP, Album) | MCA Records | 255 913-1 | Greece | 1988 |
| MCAC-42185 | Bobby Brown | Don't Be Cruel (Cass, Album) | MCA Records | MCAC-42185 | US | 1988 |
| MCF 3425, MCF 3245 | Bobby Brown | Don't Be Cruel (LP, Album, M/Print) | MCA Records, MCA Records | MCF 3425, MCF 3245 | UK | 1988 |