Bobby Brown to celebrate 35th anniversary of “Don’t Be Cruel” with California event

(June 5, 2026) Originally released in 1988, Don’t Be Cruel marked a major moment in late-1980s R B, helping bring New Jack Swing’s mix of R B, hip-hop, funk and electronic production to a wider audience. The album established Bobby Brown as one of the era’s leading solo performers and produced several signature hits, including “My Prerogative,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Every Little Step,” “Roni” and “Rock Wit’cha.” Brown will revisit the landmark album during a special anniversary concert on Jul