Bobby released albums ( ) with New Edition (including well-known songs as "Candy Girl", "Lost In Love", "Mr Telephone Man" (Bobby was the lead singer for this song) and "Cool It Now") before leaving and starting a solo career in 1986.
His first solo album, out in 1986, was "King Of Stage" and included songs as "Girlfriend", "King Of Stage", "Spending Time".
In 1988, Fans discovered his new album "Don't Be Cruel" with 9 songs including "Don't Be Cruel", "My Prerogative", "Every Little Step", "Roni".
In 1989, "Dance! ...Ya Know It!" was realised. Bobby also sang 2 songs for "Ghostbusters II" soundtrack: "We're Back" and "On ...More