New jack swing
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Influences
The 1989 film Ghostbusters II helped spread new jack swing with its theme song, "On Our Own)" by Bobby Brown (written by L.A. Reid, Babyface and Daryl Simmons), who was along with Riley nicknamed "The King of New Jack Swing". NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air also boosted the spread of this culture, as the star of the show, Will Smith, was known initially for his hip-hop duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff. During the first episode of the series, Will Smith dances to the Soul II Soul new jack swing single "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me))". In other episodes, he sings "Teddy's Jam" and "Rump Shaker)". A Different World), Waynehead and In Living Color are other television programs of the era which exhibit influences from the new jack swing style. Video Soul, Soul Train, Showtime at the Apollo as well as the late night talk show The Arsenio Hall Show also helped to promote these acts.
Influences
To date the most successful new jack swing album is Dangerous), released in 1991 by Michael Jackson, produced by Jackson and Riley, which has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
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