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New Edition

Formed: 1982 in Boston, MA

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Genre: R&B

Styles: New Jack Swing, Hip-Hop, Urban, Teen Pop, Pop/Rock, Contemporary R&B

Group Members: Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell

Biography: New Edition's early, Jackson 5-inspired material made them the forerunners of two generations of teen pop (most of which was geared to white audiences). As they matured and progressed, they laid much of the groundwork for the fusion of hip-hop and R&B known as new jack swing. In fact, after New Edition ...Read full biography

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New Edition

Released: 1984

Label: Geffen

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Maurice Starr's vision peaked with this second album by New Edition. They were now thoroughly Jackson 5 clones and were reaping similar commercial dividends thanks to the teen angst cuts "Cool It Now" ...Read full review

Candy Girl

Released: 1983

Label: Warlock Records

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When Maurice Starr uncovered the talents of a Roxbury vocal group in the early '80s, he envisioned a second Jackson 5. That was the direction he took New Edition in its early days, and this album includes ...Read full review

More New Edition albums: Main Albums (10), Compilations (8), Singles & EPs (9), DVD/Video (3)

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