Al B. Sure is a well-known recording artist and record producer who received three Grammy nominations during his musical career.
Albert Joseph Brown III, known professionally as Al B. Sure, was born on June 4, 1968, in Mount Vernon, New York. His mother, Cassandra, worked as an accountant, while his father, Albert Brown II, was a nuclear medical technologist. During his time at Mount Vernon High School, Al was a standout football player and served as the starting quarterback, demonstrating both talent and leadership on the field.
Despite receiving an athletic scholarship offer to play football at the University of Iowa, Al chose to pursue his passion for music instead. His decision marked the beginning of a dedicated artistic journey that would later earn him a place among R&B’s most celebrated voices.
His music career took a significant turn when he won the inaugural Sony Innovators Talent Search, a competition curated by legendary producer Quincy Jones. This recognition led to a collaborative partnership with Jones that jump-started Al B. Sure’s professional career in the music industry.
Specializing in R&B and New Jack Swing, Al B. Sure rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Adopting his stage name early in his career, he became one of the defining romantic voices of the New Jack Swing movement. His debut album, In Effect Mode, released in 1988 under Warner Bros. Records, was a major success—selling over two million copies and reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Among his most acclaimed work is the platinum-selling single "The Secret Garden," produced by Quincy Jones. Al B. Sure co-wrote and performed on the track alongside artists such as James Ingram, El DeBarge, and Barry White. His sophomore album, Private Times...and the Whole 9 (1990), also found commercial success, with sales exceeding 750,000 copies in the United States.
Over the course of his career, Al released a catalog of notable songs, including “Nite and Day,” “Off on Your Own (Girl),” “Right Now,” “I’m Still in Love with You,” and “Had Enuf.” His production and performance work has led to collaborations with prominent artists such as Heavy D, Jodeci, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, David Bowie, Usher, Faith Evans, Sista, and Keith Sweat.
Beyond his recording career, Al B. Sure made numerous television appearances to promote his music, featuring on programs like The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman, and Good Morning America. He also appeared on award and music shows including The Soul Train Music Awards, Showtime at the Apollo, and MTV Jams.
Aside from his musical endeavors, Al has supported charitable causes. Notably, he participated in a celebrity auction for the Bless the Children Foundation. He also hosts a daily morning radio show on iHeart Radio, further strengthening his presence in the media landscape.
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