Studio Album · No. 1
King of Stage Songwriting Credits by Bobby Brown
Produced by Larry Blackmon, John Luongo · Engineered by Michael Denten, Gary Hellman
MCA
R&BSoulPop
Singer / Performer
11%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 1 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 9 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bobby Brown carries a lyricist or composer credit.
1 trackwritten by Bobby Brown
8 tracksoutside writers
Bobby Brown's roles on this album
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist11%
Composer11%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
9
Tracks
18
Lyricists
12
Producers
1986
Released
Data Insight
One of the nine tracks carries his name. Leaving a group that wrote nothing did not immediately make him a writer.
King of Stage came out on MCA in December 1986, the first solo album after Brown left New Edition at seventeen.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Girlfriend
#57
|
Larry WhiteLee PetersKirk Crumpler | Larry WhiteLee PetersKirk Crumpler | Larry White | Bobby Brown (Performer) |
| 2 |
Girl Next Door
|
Cameo | Melvin Wells | Larry BlackmonDave OgrinCameo | Bobby Brown (Performer) |
| 3 |
Baby, I Wanna Tell You Something
|
Nathan LeftenantTomi JenkinsLarry Blackmon | Nathan LeftenantTomi JenkinsLarry Blackmon | Larry BlackmonDave OgrinCameo | Bobby Brown (Performer) |
| 4 |
You Ain't Been Loved Right
|
Michael Lovesmith | Michael Lovesmith | Michael Lovesmith | Bobby Brown (Performer) |
| 5 |
King of Stage
|
Bobby BrownUTFOKhris Kellow | Robert Barisford BrownDr. IceKhris Kellow | John Luongo | Bobby Brown (Performer) |
| 6 |
Love Obsession
|
Ian LegallSteven LindlyRichard Nuttal | Ian LegallSteven LindlyRichard Nuttal | John Luongo | Bobby Brown (Performer) |
| 7 |
Spending Time
|
Allen N. Jones | Allen N. Jones | Larry BlackmonDave OgrinMathew "Krash" KashaMichael SauvageJon Wolfson | Bobby Brown (Performer) |
| 8 |
Seventeen
|
Tony HaynesRobert Brookins | Tony HaynesRobert Brookins | Robert BrookinsLouil Silas Jr. | Bobby Brown (Performer) |
| 9 |
Your Tender Romance
|
Tony HaynesPaul Jackson Jr. | Tony HaynesPaul M. Jackson Jr. | Paul Jackson Jr. | Bobby Brown (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 28 contributors
TH
Tony Haynes
Writer
LB
Larry Blackmon
Writer · Producer
C
Cameo
Writer · Producer
LW
Larry White
Writer · Producer
ML
Michael Lovesmith
Writer · Producer
PJ
Paul Jackson Jr.
Writer · Producer
RB
Robert Brookins
Writer · Producer
AN
Allen N. Jones
Writer
BB
Bobby Brown
Writer · Performer
DI
Dr. Ice
Writer
IL
Ian Legall
Writer
KK
Khris Kellow
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions King of Stage
Who wrote King of Stage?
Outside writers on almost all of it, with Brown credited on one of the nine tracks.
How high did the single chart?
"Girlfriend" reached number 57 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Larry Blackmon and John Luongo.
Who engineered it?
Michael Denten and Gary Hellman.
Why did he leave New Edition?
He left in 1985 after All for Love, saying the group had never been paid what it earned.
How long is the album?
42:29 across nine tracks.