Bell Biv Devoe's debut album Poison has a variety of producers, including Dr. Freeze and Spyderman, Wolf & Epic (Richard Wolf & Bret "Epic" Mazur), Guy's Timmy Gatling, and Public Enemy's Hank Shocklee and Keith Shocklee. As a result, Bell Biv DeVoe's first album "Poison" has a larger new jack swing composition as compared to New Edition releases. BBD was a pioneering group that was the first to successfully combine hip-hop with R&B & pop. The CD was released in 1990, and its title track became a #1 hit on the R&B chart. The singles that followed were "Do Me!", "B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?", "When Will I See You Smile Again", and "Dope!" (the latter was retitled "She's Dope!" upon release due to the rising drug abuse among children). Poison sold over three million copies. The remix album WBBD-Bootcity! The Remixes, with the Wolf & Epic produced "Word To The Mutha!" as accompanying single, was released the next year and was certified gold.
Bell Biv Devoe sold in excess of 4 million albums, prompting performances on the 1990 American Music Awards and other such ceremonies.
Bivins took time off from recording to search for new talent and bring together the East Coast Family, discovering and producing debut albums for the groups for Another Bad Creation and Boyz II Men, and little known Sudden Impact. They had two name changes, first to Whytguys and then to The Outsiderz. Bell Biv DeVoe's second album, Hootie Mack, was released in 1993 and spawned the singles "Gangsta", "Above The Rim", "Something In Your Eyes" and "Show Me the Way".
In 1996, Bell, Bivins, and DeVoe participated in the reunion of New Edition and toured in support of the CD Home Again on the MCA record label. In 2001, Bell Biv DeVoe's third album, B.B.D., was released. This latest effort saw Bell Biv Devoe exploring a more, hardcore rap style/R&B approach. It received mixed reviews. "BBD" was marginally successful peaking at #62 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Ronnie DeVoe is now a real estate agent in the Atlanta, Georgia area but still remains with New Edition.[1] He is very passionate about nutrition, especially healthy eating, and is currently collaborating with the group Viking Pimps on their up-coming album.
In October 2008, Bell, Biv, and Devoe were on the radio with V103 (Atlanta) where they played a sneak peak at a new track entitled, "That Girl." Another sneak peak is also available for valentines day called "welcome to my heart." See link below.
In February 2009, Bell Biv Devoe dropped 2 new tracks on itunes. " Welcome to My Heart " and " You ". They are working on a new album.
In June 2009, Bell Biv Devoe performed with Ne-Yo at the 2009 BET Awards. Visit http://www.myspace.com/officialbellbivdevoe their official MySpace.
All Dat There
Bell Biv DeVoe Lyrics
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Uh ohh
Yeah baby
Yeah baby
All I really want to know is baby
Whatchu' doing with all dat there
I hope I didn't offend nobody
Oh, what we doing oh
You should put them on notice
Because if your eyes keep leaning on my zipper
It could get a little crazy babe
Do you have any idea what that thing you've got can do
Oh, I don't really want to fall back babe
If you want it like I want it then you know that girl it's on
Hope I ain't giving you the wrong idea
Oh, baby
Girl I'm about to lose my mind
I've fallen cause you're looking so right
What you doing with all dat there, all dat there
No
Won't you break me off sometime
Let me set with some of that good
What you doing with all dat there, all dat there
I just wanna know
You're walking, killing, feeling yourself baby go on get it
The way you're moving your body
Girl you got me going crazy
Oh, careful I'm going to blow
If I keep getting closer to you
I gotta stay in control, girl
Do you have any idea what that thing you've got can do
Oh, I don't really wanna fall back babe
If you want it like I want it then you know that girl it's on
Hope I ain't giving you the wrong idea
Oh, baby
Girl I'm about to lose my mind
I've fallen cause you're looking so right
What you doing with all dat there, all dat there
No
Won't you break me off sometime
Let me set with some of that good
What you doing with all dat there, all dat there
I wanna put my hands on your hips (On your hips)
So, make sure I get a grip (Hoo)
I bet you I can make that thing flip (Yes you can)
Bring it over here so I can kiss both lips
Why?
'Cause you know and I know if we go
Back to my mansion your body's so fuego
And you got me feeling like Scarface
It's okay!
'Cause my sex game frio, chyea
Great sex and conversations stimulation
Foreign places we go
When other brothers try to holler
She show her tattoo of Bell Biv DeVoe
Hell yeah she mine
And hell yeah she fine
But you could still stare
You wanna know how I know? (How you know?)
'Cause when I ask her what's mine (whoop-whoop)
She be like all that there
All that chyea
Girl I'm about to lose my mind
I've fallen cause you're looking so right
What you doing with all dat there, all dat there
Won't you break me off sometime
Let me set with some of that good
What you doing with all dat there, all dat there
Girl I'm about to lose my mind
I've fallen cause you're looking so right
What you doing with all dat there, all dat there
Won't you break me off sometime
Let me set with some of that good
What you doing with all dat there, all dat there
I just wanna know
"All Dat There" by Bell Biv DeVoe is a song about desire and attraction. The singer is expressing their curiosity about the person they are interested in and wants to know how they can possess all the attributes they have. The lyrics are playful and slightly suggestive, with the singer acknowledging the physical appeal of the other person.
The song begins with the singer expressing their interest and questioning what the other person is doing with all their appealing qualities. They hope not to offend anyone but admit they are strongly drawn to this person. They suggest that if the person keeps staring at their "zipper," things could get a little wild. The singer acknowledges the power and capability of the other person's attributes and expresses their desire to stay close.
The chorus reiterates the singer's attraction and how they feel like they are on the verge of losing their mind due to the other person's captivating presence. They wonder what the person is doing with all their appealing qualities and ask for a chance to experience it themselves.
The bridge and the following verses continue with a more explicit expression of desire, with references to physical contact and the potential intensity of their connection. They mention that other people show their affiliation with Bell Biv DeVoe by displaying a tattoo, emphasizing their unique bond. The singer conveys a sense of pride, possessiveness, and confidence in their relationship.
Overall, "All Dat There" is a fun and flirtatious song that celebrates attraction and the excitement of being drawn to someone's physical and alluring qualities.
Line by Line Meaning
All I really want to know is baby
I'm genuinely curious, babe
Whatchu' doing with all dat there
What are you doing with all that?
I hope I didn't offend nobody
I hope I didn't upset anyone
But I be all over that there
But I'm really into that
Oh, what we doing oh
What are we doing?
You should put them on notice
You should inform them
Because if your eyes keep leaning on my zipper
Because if you keep staring at my crotch
It could get a little crazy babe
Things might get wild, babe
Do you have any idea what that thing you've got can do
Do you realize the power of your body?
Oh, I don't really want to fall back babe
I don't want to hold back, babe
If you want it like I want it then you know that girl it's on
If you desire it as much as I do, then you know it's happening
Hope I ain't giving you the wrong idea
I hope I'm not misleading you
Girl I'm about to lose my mind
I'm going crazy, girl
I've fallen cause you're looking so right
I've fallen for you because you look amazing
Won't you break me off sometime
Can you give me some attention sometime?
Let me set with some of that good
Let me experience something great with you
You're walking, killing, feeling yourself baby go on get it
You're confidently and seductively moving, baby, keep it up
The way you're moving your body
Your body movements are mesmerizing
Girl you got me going crazy
You're driving me crazy, girl
Oh, careful I'm going to blow
Be careful, I might lose control
If I keep getting closer to you
If I keep getting more intimate with you
I gotta stay in control, girl
I need to maintain control, girl
I wanna put my hands on your hips (On your hips)
I want to touch your hips
So, make sure I get a grip (Hoo)
So, make sure I have a firm hold
I bet you I can make that thing flip (Yes you can)
I'm confident I can make you go wild
Bring it over here so I can kiss both lips
Come closer so I can kiss you passionately
'Cause you know and I know if we go
Because you and I know if we proceed
Back to my mansion your body's so fuego
To my mansion, your body is so hot
And you got me feeling like Scarface
You make me feel like I'm in a movie like Scarface
It's okay!
It's fine!
'Cause my sex game frio, chyea
Because my sexual prowess is impressive, yeah
Great sex and conversations stimulation
Engaging in pleasurable sex and conversations
Foreign places we go
We travel to exotic locations
When other brothers try to holler
When other men try to flirt
She show her tattoo of Bell Biv DeVoe
She proudly displays her tattoo of Bell Biv DeVoe
Hell yeah she mine
Yes, she is mine
And hell yeah she fine
And yes, she is attractive
But you could still stare
But you can still look
You wanna know how I know? (How you know?)
You want to know how I know? (How do you know?)
'Cause when I ask her what's mine (whoop-whoop)
Because when I ask her who she belongs to (whoop-whoop)
She be like all that there
She says it's all hers
Girl I'm about to lose my mind
I'm going crazy, girl
I've fallen cause you're looking so right
I've fallen for you because you look amazing
Won't you break me off sometime
Can you give me some attention sometime?
Let me set with some of that good
Let me experience something great with you
I just wanna know
I simply want to understand
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CYRUS ALFRED DESHIELD, ZACHARY BRUNSON, ISAAC HAYES, SEAN JOHNSON, RAPHAEL DEWAYNE ISHMAN
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