The Resume

(July 22, 1961- )
Born in Harlem, New York
Actual surname is Crier
Recorded the hits 'Twisted,' 'Nobody,' 'I Want Her,' 'Make You Sweat' and 'Make It Last Forever'

Why he might be annoying:

His arms are covered in tattoos.
He possesses a whiny singing voice.
He gave up a job as a stock broker to sing.
When his music career fizzled, he created a radio show called 'The Sweat Hotel.'

Why he might not be annoying:

He was in the forefront of the late 1980s/early 1990s New Jack Swing sound.
He won the American Music Award for Favorite R&B Male (1997).
He sported well-groomed facial hair.
He's proof that with great risks, comes great rewards.

Credit: Black Chic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist (Ranked: 1997)
• BC/Black Chic's Profiles [Series 07]
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [July] (Ranked: 7221961)
• I Performed on American Bandstand [R-Z]
• Look at Me, I've Been Caught with Alcohol
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart [1980s] (Ranked: 1987)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart [1990s] (Ranked: 1990)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart [1990s] (Ranked: 1991)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart [1990s] (Ranked: 1992)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart [1990s] (Ranked: 1996)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart [1990s] (Ranked: 1997)
• New Jack Swing Performers
• People with Bruce, Marc or Keith in their Names
• Pollstar's Top Tours [1991] (Ranked: 7)
• Profiles 23751-24000 (Ranked: 23928)
• VH-1's 40 Greatest R&B Songs of the 90's (Ranked: 35)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 31 Votes: 25.81% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 91.30% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 35 Votes: 51.43% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 48.78% Annoying