Bell Biv DeVoe
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Spinoff of | New Edition |
Members | Ricky Bell Michael Bivins Ronnie DeVoe |
Website | www |
Bell Biv DeVoe, also known as BBD, is an American music group from Boston, Massachusetts, formed from members of New Edition, consisting of Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe.
The band is best known for their debut album, the multi-platinum selling
Despite only producing four albums of original material in a 31-year span, the group has continuously toured and performed live, both as an act on their own and on several New Edition reunion tours.
History
The trio of Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe has their origins as founders of the Boston-based quintet New Edition, which had gained notice of famed producer Maurice Starr at a talent show in 1981, and as children had several hits with songs like "Candy Girl" and "Cool It Now".
Throughout the 1980s, the line-up changed and the group matured and sought to branch out in new musical directions. During a hiatus in 1989, and at the suggestion of producers
Bell Biv DeVoe released 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, though Hootie Mack did reach Gold success. Despite the fact that the group has only released four albums, the members of Bell Biv Devoe continue to perform together as a group.[7] They also participated in several New Edition reunions, and continue to perform with them on tour as part of the group. On May 30, 2013, Bell Biv DeVoe performed their hit song "Poison" for Boston Strong, a benefit concert to raise money for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.[8]
In 2016, BBD released their first track in 15 years, "Run," along with an accompanying music video.[9] It was the first single off the album Three Stripes, which was released January 27, 2017.
In 2023, they performed the national anthem with The
On October 5, BBD released a new single entitled, "Act Like You Know" featuring Rev Run.
Awards and nominations
In 1991, the group received the award for Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Album of the Year, Group, Band or Duo for Poison at the Soul Train Music Awards.[10]
The group also received an
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | sales thereshold )
| ||||
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US [11] |
US R&B [12] |
AUS [13] |
NZ
[14] |
UK [15] | |||
1990 | Poison
|
5 | 1 | 83 | 13 | 35 | |
1993 | Hootie Mack
|
19 | 6 | 3 | 33 | — |
|
2001 | BBD
|
— | 62 | — | — | — | |
2017 | Three Stripes
|
18 | 10 | — | — | — | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Remix album
Year | Album details | Peak chart positions |
Certifications (sales threshold) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
US [11] |
US R&B [12] |
AUS [17] | |||
1991 | WBBD-Bootcity!: The Remix Album
|
18 | 18 | 126 |
|
Compilation album
Year | Album |
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2000 |
Singles
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | sales threshold )
|
Album | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
US [18] |
US R&B [19] |
US Dance [20] |
AUS [13][21][17] |
NED
[22] |
NZ
[14] |
UK [15] | ||||
1990 | "Poison" | 3 | 1 | 7 | 64 | 25 | 3 | 19 | Poison | |
"Do Me!" | 3 | 4 | 6 | 60 | — | 8 | 56 | |||
"B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?" | 26 | 1 | 16 | 100 | — | 37 | 86 | |||
1991 | "When Will I See You Smile Again?" | 63 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"She's Dope!" | — | 9 | — | 151 | — | — | — | |||
"Word to the Mutha!" (featuring Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill) | —[a] | — | — | 151 | — | 11 | — | WBBD-Bootcity!: The Remix Album | ||
1992 | "The Best Things in Life Are Free" (Luther Vandross featuring Janet Jackson, BBD and Ralph Tresvant) | 10 | — | 3 | 2 | 20 | 6 | 2[23] | Mo' Money (soundtrack) | |
1993 | "Gangsta" | 21 | 22 | — | 17 | — | 11 | — |
|
Non-album single |
"Above the Rim" | — | 81 | — | — | — | 15 | — | Hootie Mack | ||
"Something in Your Eyes" | 38 | 6 | — | 73 | — | — | 60 | |||
1995 | "The Best Things in Life Are Free"[b] (Luther Vandross featuring Janet Jackson, BBD and Ralph Tresvant) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7[26] | Mo' Money (soundtrack) | |
2001 | "The Hot Shit" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | BBD | |
2016 | "Run" | — | 7[c] | — | — | — | — | — | Three Stripes | |
2017 | "Finally" (featuring SWV) | — | 18[c] | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2023 | "Act Like You Know" (featuring Rev Run )
|
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Notes
Music videos
Year | Video | Director |
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1990 | "Poison" | Lionel C. Martin |
1991 | "Do Me!" | |
"B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?" | N/A | |
"When Will I See You Smile Again?" | Lionel C. Martin | |
"She's Dope!" | ||
"Word To The Mutha!" | N/A | |
1993 | "Gangsta" | N/A |
"Above the Rim" | N/A | |
"Something in Your Eyes" | Lionel C. Martin | |
2001 | "Da Hot Sh** (Aight)" | N/A |
2016 | "Run" | Lionel C. Martin |
2017 | "I'm Betta" | Kay Gee |
References
- ^ a b Heyliger, Mike. "Popdose Flashback ’90: Bell Biv DeVoe, Poison" (Popdose.com. March 11, 2010. Web. March 25, 2010.)
- ^ J. D. Considine. "After a great 1990, Bell Biv DeVoe to ring in new year: [FINAL Edition]". December 28, 1990, Baltimore Sun. Web. 1 Apr. 2010.
- ^ Widran, Jonathan (April 14, 1991). "Producer Crosstalk". Music Connection.
- ^ "Bell Biv DeVoe: Chart History". Billboard. n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
- ^ Huey, Steve. "Bell Biv DeVoe: Biography." AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. n.d. Web. March 25, 2010.
- ^ Henderson, Alex. "WBBD-Bootcity! The Remix Album > Overview." AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. n.d. Web. April 12, 2010.
- ^ 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. April 10, 2010.
- ^ "Aerosmith, James Taylor, Boston, NKOTB and Others Perform at Boston Strong Benefit Concert". Classichitsandoldies.com. May 28, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
- ^ "Bell Biv Devoe Make A Run With Their First New Song In 15 Years (Video)". September 12, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ Special. "Hammer gets rapped at Soul Train awards :[FIN Edition]. " Toronto Star 14 Mar. 1991, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 10 Apr. 2010.
- ^ a b "Bell Biv DeVoe Chart History > Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ a b "Bell Biv DeVoe Chart History > Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ a b Australian (ARIA) chart peaks:
- Top 50 peaks, other than "The Best Things in Life Are Free": "australian-charts.com > Bell Biv DeVoe in Australian Charts". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- "The Best Things in Life Are Free": "australian-charts.com > Luther Vandross in Australian Charts". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- Top 100 peaks to December 2010: Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 28.
- ^ a b New Zealand chart peaks:
- All except "The Best Things in Life Are Free": "charts.nz > Bell Biv DeVoe in New Zealand Charts". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- "The Best Things in Life Are Free": "charts.nz > Luther Vandross in New Zealand Charts". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ a b UK chart peaks:
- All except "The Best Things in Life Are Free": "Official Charts > Bell Biv DeVoe". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- "The Best Things in Life Are Free": "Official Charts > Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "RIAA > Gold & Platinum > Search results for 'Bell Biv DeVoe' (from riaa.com)". Imgur.com (original source published by Recording Industry Association of America). Retrieved March 23, 2017.
- ^ a b "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing February 10, 1992". Bubbling Down Under. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ^ "Bell Biv DeVoe Chart History > Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ "Bell Biv DeVoe Chart History > Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ US Dance Club Songs chart peaks:
- All except "The Best Things in Life Are Free": "Bell Biv DeVoe Chart History > Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- "The Best Things in Life Are Free": "Luther Vandross Chart History > Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing August 19, 1991". Retrieved August 19, 2022.
- ^ Dutch chart peaks:
- "Poison": "dutchcharts.nl > Bell Biv DeVoe in Dutch Charts" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- "The Best Things in Life Are Free": "dutchcharts.nl > Luther Vandross in Dutch Charts" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- OfficialCharts.com.
- ^ a b Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. pp. 28, 293.
- ^ "Janet Jackson & Luther Vandross - The Best Things in Life Are Free". bpi.co.uk. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ OfficialCharts.com.
- ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
- ^ "Billboard > Artists / Bell Biv DeVoe > Chart History > Radio Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
- OfficialCharts.com.
- OfficialCharts.com.