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Did New Edition’s 1988 album ‘Heartbreak’ perfect the New Jack Swing sound? Join Mike Joseph and Garrett Gonzales as they dive deep into this R&B masterpiece, exploring the high-stakes transition from Bobby Brown to Johnny Gill and the legendary production of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
In this debut episode of the 50 For 50 series, we take a nostalgic trip back to being 12 years old when this record dropped. We break down the "What If" scenarios that could have changed music history and discuss how New Edition successfully pivoted to a more mature, "grown-up" sound that defined an era.
In this video, we discuss:
🚀 The dramatic story of hiring Johnny Gill.
🎹 The Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis influence on New Jack Swing.
🎧 Track-by-track favorites: From "Can You Stand the Rain" to "If It Isn't Love."
🤔 The "What Ifs": What if Bobby Brown never left?
