Albert Joseph Brown III (June 4, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He grew up in Mount Vernon, New York. During the late 1980s, Al B. Sure! enjoyed a brief run as one of New Jack Swing's most popular romantic singers and producers.
Brown was a star football quarterback in high school,and he turned down a scholarship to the University of Iowa to pursue a career in music. In 1987, Quincy Jones selected him as the first winner of the Sony Innovators Talent Search. Subsequently, Al would go on to work with Jones on several projects, most notably the platinum single "Secret Garden" from Jones' double platinum album Back on the Block. On this recording Al was one of a quartet with Barry White, El DeBarge, and James Ingram.
Al B. Sure has a teen look-a-like son, Quincy, with Kim Porter.
His solo debut album from 1988, In Effect Mode, sold more than two million copies, topping the Billboard R&B chart for seven straight weeks. The album included his memorable "Nite and Day" single. Al received numerous Grammy and American Music Award nominations, and won an AMA for Best New R&B Artist. He also received several Soul Train Award nominations, and won the award for Best New Artist. He also won several New York Music Awards. In addition, Al's 900 phone line was third in generating revenue following those for New Kids on the Block and Run-DMC.
As a writer and producer, Al introduced the multi-platinum group Jodeci and teen R&B performer Tevin Campbell (also one of Quincy Jones's former protégés), as well as Faith Evans, Dave Hollister, Case, and Usher to the music scene.
His solo debut album from 1988, In Effect Mode, sold more than two million copies, topping the Billboard R&B chart for seven straight weeks. The album included his memorable "Nite and Day" single. Al received numerous Grammy and American Music Award nominations, and won an AMA for Best New R&B Artist. He also received several Soul Train Award nominations, and won the award for Best New Artist. He also won several New York Music Awards. In addition, Al's 900 phone line was third in generating revenue following those for New Kids on the Block and Run-DMC.
As a writer and producer, Al introduced the multi-platinum group Jodeci and teen R&B performer Tevin Campbell (also one of Quincy Jones's former protégés), as well as Faith Evans, Dave Hollister, Case, and Usher to the music scene.
[edit] Albums
In Effect Mode, 1988 Warner Bros. Records
Private Times...and the Whole 9! 1990 Warner Bros. Records
Sexy Versus, 1992 Warner Bros. Records
The Very Best of Al B. Sure! 2003 Warner Bros./Rhino/Atlantic Records
In Effect Mode, 1988 Warner Bros. Records
Private Times...and the Whole 9! 1990 Warner Bros. Records
Sexy Versus, 1992 Warner Bros. Records
The Very Best of Al B. Sure! 2003 Warner Bros./Rhino/Atlantic Records
Its been 16yrs since Al B. release an album. Is there going to be a come back?
Personally I would wish for a come back as we are missing the real RnB sounds from this start!
