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Biography
Lead too short|date=January 2010Infobox musical artist| name = Bell Biv Devoe| image =| caption = Bell Biv Devoe| image_size =| background = group_or_band| alias = BBD| origin = Boston, Massachusetts|Boston , Massachusetts , United States|USA | genre = Contemporary R& B|R& B New jack swing Hip-Hop | years_active = 1989present| label = MCA Records Biv 10 Records | associated_acts = New Edition Boyz II Men Another Bad Creation TLC (band)|TLC | website =| current_members = Ricky Bell (singer)|Ricky Bell Michael Bivins Ronnie DeVoe Bell Biv DeVoe is an American R& B musical group which branched off from New Edition . It consists of three of New Edition's previous members, Ricky Bell (singer)|Ricky Bell , Michael Bivins , and Ronnie DeVoe .
History
After closing the doors for 1980's R& B act, New Edition, Bell, Bivins, and DeVoe went on to form Bell Biv Devoe, at the suggestion of producers Jimmy Jam& Terry Lewis . Upon accepting the idea, MCA records wrote down the name "Bell Bivins Devoe", but Bivins suggested they remove the "ins" from his name and just call the band "Bell Biv Devoe."Heyliger, Mike. Popdose Flashback 90: Bell Biv DeVoe, Poison. Popdose.com. Popdose.com. 11 Mar. 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010. With help from Public Enemy (group)|Public Enemy producers Eric Sadler, Hank and Keith Shocklee, and several others, Bell Biv Devoe released their debut album Poison in 1990, on MCA Records . The album has been credited as pioneering the " New Jack Swing " sound of the early 1990s, combining hip-hop, funk, soul, and pop music.J.D. Considine. "After a great 1990, Bell Biv DeVoe to ring in new year :FINAL Edition." The Sun 28 Dec. 1990, The Sun, Baltimore, ProQuest. Web. 1 Apr. 2010. This fusion of styles helped to expose them to a fan base who prefer a harder edge sound, while at the same time helped pave the way for future R& B acts. Poison reached number 1 on Billboard's R& B/Hip-Hop chart, and Poison (Bell Biv DeVoe song)|its title track , along with its second single, "Do Me!", both reached number 3 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Shortly thereafter, Richard Wolf and Epic Mazur were responsible for the remix of "Do Me!" (which hit Number One on the dance charts)cite news|last=Widran|first=Jonathan|title=Producer Crosstalk|accessdate=November 11, 2001|newspaper=Music Connection|date=April 14, 1991. Poison also spawned other significant hits which include "B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)? ", "When Will I See YouSmile Again? ", and "She's Dope!".Bell Biv DeVoe: Chart History. Billboard.com. Billboard. n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2010. Poison sold over three million copies, and was followed up by a remix album titled WBBD-Bootcity .Huey, Steve. Bell Biv DeVoe: Biography. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.Henderson, Alex. WBBD-Bootcity& #33; The Remix Album > Overview. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. n.d. Web. 12 Apr. 2010 Richard Wolf and Epic Mazur helped create BBD's premiere album, blending rhythm, blues, pop, and rock, and Poison achieve triple Platinum successcite news|last=Savona|first=Anthony|title=Hot Picks|accessdate=October 12, 2003|newspaper=EQ|date=June 1991.
Bell Biv Devoe went on to release Hootie Mack in 1993, on MCA Records, and the more hardcore rap/R& B influenced BBD in 2001, on Biv 10 Records. Neither album was as successful as Poison . Despite the fact that their last album was released in 2001, the members of Bell Biv Devoe continue to perform together as a group.Gerald M. Gay. "'80s group still has its devotees: Bell Biv DeVoe here for 'Slow Jams Live' gig. " McClatchy - Tribune Business News 19 February 2009 ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 10 Apr. 2010. They also participated in several New Edition reunions, and continue to perform with them on occasion.
Awards and nominations
The timing of Bell Biv DeVoe's accolades corresponds directly with the release of their first album Poison . In 1991, they were recognized at the Soul Train MusicAwards for Best R& B/Urban Contemporary Album of the Year, Group, Band or Duo.Special. "Hammer gets rapped at Soul Train awards :FIN Edition. " Toronto Star 14 Mar. 1991, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 10 Apr. 2010.
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Certifications ( List of best selling music artists
Recording Industry Association of America|US : 4& times; Platinumcite web|url= http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php? table=SEARCH_RESULTS& artist=Bell%20Biv%20DeVoe& format=ALBUM& go=Search& perPage=50|title=RIAA - Gold& Platinum - June 07, 2010: Bell Biv DeVoe certified albums|publisher= Recording Industry Association of America |accessdate=2010-06-07
Recording Industry Association of America|US : Platinumcite web|url= http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php? table=SEARCH_RESULTS& artist=Bell%20Biv%20DeVoe& format=SINGLE& go=Search& perPage=50|title=RIAA - Gold& Platinum - June 07, 2010: Bell Biv DeVoe certified singles|publisher= Recording Industry Association of America |accessdate=2010-06-07
http://www.artnomad.com/bbd/ BBD-Music.com (Old official website)
http://www.bellbivdevoe.com/ BellBivDevoe.com (Future official website)
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