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Dance!...Ya Know It!

Bobby Brown · 1989

48 min · 9 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · dance-pop

An electrifying blend of new jack swing and R&B, with infectious grooves and powerful vocal hooks.

Why this album works

'Dance!...Ya Know It!' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and produced multiple hit singles, including 'My Prerogative' and 'Every Little Step.' The album's innovative sound influenced the direction of contemporary R&B and pop music in the late '80s and early '90s, marking Brown as a key figure in the genre's evolution.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels infectious groove for dancing engaging vocal hooks throughout
Context
Released on October 26, 1989, 'Dance!...Ya Know It!' came at a pivotal moment in Bobby Brown's career as his second solo album following the massive success of 'Don't Be Cruel.' This album solidified Brown's status as a leading figure in the new jack swing movement, showcasing his transition from New Edition to a solo powerhouse.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Roni Standout 6:18
  • 2 Rock Wit'cha 5:04
  • 3 Girl Next Door 6:13
  • 4 Don't Be Cruel 6:24
  • 5 Every Little Step Standout 4:41
  • 6 On Our Own 4:32
  • 7 Baby, I Wanna Tell You Something 4:49
  • 8 My Prerogative Standout 5:25
  • 9 Seventeen 4:42

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