Bell Biv DeVoe was hatched in the minds of its members, New Edition's Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe, upon the departure of lead singer Bobby Brown in 1986. But it wasn't until after New Edition completed its supporting tour for the album Heart Break in 1988 that the trio gave in to the urgings of Heart Break producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and decided to chart its own course. Bell Biv DeVoe enlisted a variety of producers for its debut album, including Jam and Lewis and Public Enemy producers Hank and Keith Shocklee. The results were quite unlike anything in New Edition's repertoire: The beats were funkier, the lyrics and vocals were sexier, and the overall sound had a harder, hip-hop-tinged edge. The album's title track, "Poison," became a number three smash, and it was followed by the equally successful "Do Me!" and the R&B hits "B.B.D. (I Thought it Was Me)," "When Will I See You Smile Again?," and "Dope!" The album itself went on to sell over three million copies and was followed by a remix album the next year. Meanwhile, Bivins took some time off to assemble the so-called East Coast Family, discovering and producing debut albums for Another Bad Creation and Boyz II Men. Hootie Mack, Bell Biv DeVoe's second proper album, was released in 1993... In 1996, all three members of Bell Biv DeVoe participated in a reunion of New Edition. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide.
Bell Biv DeVoe released their self-titled BBD album in 2000 and the guys are excited about their highly anticipated next BBD project coming at you in 2009!
I love you guys and i would love to come to one of your shows, hit me up and let me know if you have any upcoming shows. and comment my photos let me know what you think
Thanks for adding me to your page......you are in inspiration to my life and the people in it. Especially to those who were really close to me that passed on, he to had loved your music and you guys put in inspiration in his life. But now he's gone home with GOD and he's in the Heaven's above. Thanks for putting a great impact on both of our lives. Now each and everyday this song reminds me so much of my luv. Keep up the Good work and may God Bless you all.
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