New Jack Swing

Bobby Brown proposes to girlfriend onstage at New Jack concert!

noreply@blogger.com (Keith Harrison) — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:39:00 +0000

Bobby Brown has had his ups and downs with his personal life and career, but it seems to be going well for the “My Prerogative” singer. Let’s start with his personal life. It is common knowledge that he was married to superstar Whitney Houston from 1992 until they divorced in 2007. Brown and Houston’s marriage was rocked with turmoil but both seem to be happy with their lives now. This marriage produced one daughter named Bobbi Christina. After the divorce was final, he began to date Alicia Etheridge. The New Jack Swing star and his fiancé welcomed a baby boy in 2009 named Cassis. Brown has five children total. Recently, at a concert that featuring some of New Jack Swings top artist including Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill and Tone Toni Tony, Brown proposed onstage to Etheridge. To view the proposal, click the link provided here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecyJeeUN1LY. The concert took place in Jacksonville, Florida and came as a huge surprise for Etheridge as you can see by the look on here face. Brown has not announced any plans for when and where the wedding will take place, but do not worry I will keep you posted.

Now let’s move on to Bobby Brown’s career and I know that all New Jack Swing fans have been wondering what Brown has been up to lately, but let’s start from the beginning. Brown started out as one fifth of R&B super group New Edition. After three albums with the group, Brown was let go by the other members when they voted him out. Brown was voted out because the others members thought that he was hurting the group’s squeaky-clean image with his onstage antics. Brown’s pelvis thrust and making his part in a song longer during performances seem to be too much for the group. This was a valley in Brown’s career, but things seem to peak when he signed a solo deal with the same label as New Edition. Brown released his debut album “King of Stage” in 1986. This title in my opinion was a stab at his former group since he was kicked out mainly for his onstage antics. The album did well selling one million units, but it was his second release that made him the king of New Jack Swing. That album was “Don’t Be Cruel” and included his biggest hit to date “My Prerogative.” This song was a cross over number hit in 1988. To watch the video of Brown’s biggest hit “My Prerogative” click on the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cDLZqe735k. Brown released two more albums after this but could never reach the success that “Don’t Be Cruel” provided for him. In addition, he reunited with New Edition in 1996 and released the classic album “Home Again.” Brown has not released any new material since the 1990’s because of legal problems with the law and spending time with his children. Things picked back up for the New Jack Swing star in 2009 when he and two of New Edition’s members Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill created a side group titled “Heads of State.” The name of the group is derived from the three singers sharing lead parts in New Edition. Heads of State embarked on a national tour in 2010. During this tour is when Brown proposed to his girlfriend Alicia Etheridge. Things seem to come full circle for Bobby Brown and I hope for nothing but the best for the New Jack Swing star.

Press Release

noreply@blogger.com (Keith Harrison) — Wed, 12 May 2010 21:08:00 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Club New Jack

152 Luckie Street

Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: 404.507.1671

clubnewjack@gmail.com

Where else can you find a place for the “Grown and Sexy” to mingle?

Club New Jack (CNJ) announces grand opening. This is where the “Grown and Sexy” come to unwind in an upscale urban nightclub.

Club New Jack (CNJ) will open its doors this summer and it looks to be a sizzling time. The scheduled date to open will be July 3^rd. CNJ is a venue, that not only can the “Grown and Sexy” enjoy great entertainment, but also great food and drinks. This is the place where the urban professional can mingle or enjoy a great concert from some of New Jack Swing’s greatest artist. Do not be the one that misses out on this once in a lifetime opening because your friends will be talking about it for years to come.

Club New Jack (CNJ) is a nightclub and restaurant. Club New Jack’s target audience is urban professional between the ages of 30 and 45. CNJ offers great food and drinks including alcohol. This is the place for the “Grown and Sexy” to relive great memories from the past and also mingle and network with like minds. Artist featured in http://www.njs4ever.com/ will be performing live events held at CNJ.

Club New Jack is an upscale environment so the dress code is strictly enforced. For men, the dress is no hats, t-shirts or sagging jeans and for women, no shorts. Thank you for your understanding and consideration and we look forward to seeing you on the grand occasion. Feel free to contact us at our blog, http://clubnewjack.blogspot.com/ for further information.

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New Jack Abroad

noreply@blogger.com (Keith Harrison) — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:16:00 +0000

I have had the pleasure to know a good childhood friend of mine by the name of Kelvin Jackson. Kelvin is an industry lighting designer (LD). He basically directs and sets up the lights use for concerts. We drove to Atlanta, Georgia recently and he shared candid stories about being on tour with some of the greats of New Jack Swing. If you know anything about New Jack Swing, then you know the name Teddy Riley. If not, then here is a list of people Riley has produced: Michael Jackson, Guy, Blackstreet, Bobby Brown, Keith Sweat and Snoop Dogg to name a few. Kelvin has worked and continues to work for Riley when he goes out on the road with his acts Guy or Blackstreet. Kelvin told me about his recent tour with Riley in Japan. His explain how amazing it was and how receptive the people were to the artists and music. There were people there that could not speak English, but knew the lyrics to some of Riley's biggest hits. This gave me a greater understanding on how music can touch people's lives and emotions. This music made famous over 20 years ago is now blazing a trail abroad. I had no idea that Japan would like the funk, soul and a twist of hip hop that New Jack represents. I told Kelvin that I already have my passport and I am ready to be a roadie for the next show. Yes, I may have said it in tongue in cheek, but I would not hesitate to go if ask to join. New Jack is definitely abroad, alive and kicking.