Bell Biv DeVoe: A Brief History

Bell Biv DeVoe (often abbreviated B.B.D.) is an American R&B/Hip-Hop group that was formed in 1989 by members of the popular 1980s boy band New Edition. The trio consists of Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe, who are all singers and producers. They are widely known for their hit single ""Poison"", which was released in 1990 and was quickly followed by their debut album of the same name. The album went double-platinum and won a Soul Train Music Award for Album of the Year.

Discography

Bell Biv Devoe have released five studio albums over the course of their career including Poison (1990), Hootie Mack (1993), BBD (2001), Three Stripes (2017) and The Five (2020). They have also appeared as featured artists on several other albums such as Boyz II Men's II (1994) and MC Lyte's Bad As I Wanna Be (1996).

Collaborations

In addition to appearing as featured artists on other albums, Bell Biv DeVoe have also collaborated with other artists throughout their career. Some of their most notable collaborations include ""Mama"", a song featuring Heavy D which was released in 1991, ""Do Me!"", a collaboration with fellow New Edition member Bobby Brown which was released in 1992 and ""Above the Rim"", a collaboration with another R&B group called SWV which was released in 1994.

Legacy

Bell Biv Devoe have been credited with helping to popularize the new jack swing sound which came to dominate R&B music in the early 1990s. They are also credited with helping to lay down the foundation for neo soul music which emerged in the late 1990s. Their influence can be heard in artists such as Usher, Ciara and Trey Songz.