Bell Biv DeVoe, also known as BBD, is an American music group 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 Poison, a key work in the new jack swing movement of the 1990s that combined elements of traditional soul and R&B with hip hop. Two singles from the album, "Poison" and "Do Me!," both reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. The band released three more albums, though none had the success of their debut. Their most recent album Three Stripes came out in 2017. 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.
| Also known as | BBD |
| Origin | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Genres | R&B, new jack swing, hip hop |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | MCA, Biv 10, eOne Music |
| Associated acts | New Edition, Boyz II Men, Another Bad Creation, TLC, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant |
| Members | Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe |
Formed by three former members of New Edition. They won Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group at the 2012 American Music Awards.
Their debut studio album, Poison (1990), was certified 4x Platinum in the U.S. They are known for creating the new jack swing of hip hop.
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Latest information about Bell Biv DeVoe updated on July 28 2021.
