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.
Gangsta
Bell Biv DeVoe Lyrics
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Yeah Bell Biv Devoe bouncing across the Air Waves
Shoot 'em
Shoot 'em Rick
Spiderman's in the house, shoot 'em
No one even knows it
Girl to me you just can't show it
Girl, there's no use to tryin' to hide it
'Cause I girl you know I need it
Behind the back girl I've seen it
Take me as a joking prankster
I can't believe my girlfriends a gangsta
Not my baby
I lost my trust in you
Its really driving me crazy
And I don't know what I'm gonna do
I'm going outta my mind
And if she keeps it up were through
You take me as a prankster
But baby I'm still in love with you
'Cause she's a gangsta
Gangsta boogie
'Cause she's a gangsta
Gangsta boogie
It's obvious to see
She's dressing better than me
Driving a Benz and making money
Don't even have the time to call me honey
She carries a gun
Just for fun
One day well argue then shell shoot me girl I'm not
The one
Not my baby
I lost my trust in you
Its really driving me crazy
And I don't know what I'm gonna do
I'm going outta my mind
And if she keeps it up were through
You take me as a prankster
But baby I'm still in love with you
'Cause she's a gangsta
Gangsta boogie
'Cause she's a gangsta
Gangsta boogie
Here we go
Yo Spiderman bring that beat back
Here we go
Be
Be
D
She's a gangsta
You know she would
Try to hide it by looking good
Roll behind you're back she could and stood a female
Hood
She's the pretty in pink that makes you think
She wears gold, silk and even mink
And if she catches you with another lover
You're a dead mutha
'Cause she's a gangsta
Girl I lost my trust in you.
I don't know what I'm gonna do
'Cause she's a gangsta
I'm still in love with you
'Cause she's a gangsta
She don't know that I know
She's a gangsta, she's a gangsta
The lyrics to Bell Biv DeVoe's song "Gangsta" tell the story of a man who realizes that his girlfriend is involved in criminal activity. He is in disbelief, as he has seen her as a sweet and innocent person. He notes that she is dressing better than him, making more money, and even carries a gun for "fun." Despite his shock and disappointment, he still loves her and can't bring himself to end the relationship. The chorus proclaims that "she's a gangsta," emphasizing her hidden and dangerous nature.
The song's lyrics are resonant for many reasons. For one, they speak to the "nice girl gone bad" trope. The idea that someone who seems harmless could actually be involved in illegal activity is shocking and adds a layer of intrigue to the song. Additionally, the lyrics are a commentary on the glamorization of criminal activity in popular culture. The lyrics suggest that being a gangsta is something that some people aspire to, even if it has dangerous consequences. Finally, the song's lyrics play into the idea that love can be blind, and that even when someone is doing something wrong, their partner may be too in love to end the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo shoot 'em Biv
Biv, shoot them down
Yeah Bell Biv Devoe bouncing across the Air Waves
Bell Biv Devoe is on the airwaves bouncing
Shoot 'em
Shoot them down
Shoot 'em Rick
Rick, shoot them down
Spiderman's in the house, shoot 'em
Spiderman is present, shoot them down
No one even knows it
She's hiding the fact that she's a gangsta
Girl to me you just can't show it
You're trying to hide it from me
You know that I won't buy it
I don't believe your attempts to hide it
Girl, there's no use to tryin' to hide it
You can't keep hiding who you truly are
'Cause I girl you know I need it
I need to know the truth from you
Behind the back girl I've seen it
I've seen what you do behind my back
Take me as a joking prankster
You think I'm joking about this
I can't believe my girlfriends a gangsta
I can't believe you're a gangsta
Not my baby
I can't believe my partner is a gangsta
I lost my trust in you
You broke my trust by hiding the truth
Its really driving me crazy
It's affecting me psychologically
And I don't know what I'm gonna do
I'm not sure how to handle this situation
I'm going outta my mind
This is making me lose my sanity
And if she keeps it up were through
If you don't stop being a gangsta, we're done
You take me as a prankster
You don't take my concerns seriously
But baby I'm still in love with you
Despite everything, I still love you
'Cause she's a gangsta
She's a real gangsta
Gangsta boogie
She has the moves and attitude of a gangsta
It's obvious to see
It's clear to me
She's dressing better than me
Her fashion sense is better than mine
Driving a Benz and making money
She's driving a Mercedes-Benz and making bank
Don't even have the time to call me honey
She's too busy to even talk to me
She carries a gun
She carries a firearm
Just for fun
For the thrill of it
One day well argue then shell shoot me girl I'm not The one
One day we'll argue and she'll pull out her gun, but I won't be the victim
She would Try to hide it by looking good
She tries to hide her gangsta lifestyle by dressing nicely
Roll behind you're back she could and stood a female Hood
She can roll with other gangsters and be part of the gang culture
She's the pretty in pink that makes you think
She looks innocent, but she's not
She wears gold, silk and even mink
She wears expensive clothing and accessories
And if she catches you with another lover
If she finds out about me cheating, she'll do something drastic
You're a dead mutha
You're in big trouble
Girl I lost my trust in you.
I'm having a hard time trusting you
I don't know what I'm gonna do
I don't know how to deal with this
'Cause she's a gangsta
She's really a gangsta
She don't know that I know
She doesn't know that I'm aware of her gangsta activities
Lyrics © Royalty Network
Written by: DEXTER WANSEL, ELLIOT STRAITE, 0 Starite
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@astrodogg21
Spidermans in the house, shootem
No one even knows it
Girl to me you just cant show it
You know that i wont buy it
Girl, theres no use to tryin to hide it
Cos I girl you know i need it
MUSIC VID DIRECTOR: What do you two think you're doing?
WILL: I was trying to get up to my room. Ty, what was you doing?
TY: I - I - I - I - I was trying to be in the video.
@MRDJROCK1
It's amazing how they did this whole thing in uncle Phil's living room
@40datboysha
Now that's old school
@DLBlckwl
hahahaha.....thats right on time!
@Sunny-we7uv
David Jinuez 😂😂😂
@aisiabiddle9690
right it was amazing how much space was in that living room lmao
@RokPodaro
David Jinuez great scene 😎👍
@patsflysfan2
Director: What are you doing?
Will: I was trying to get up to my room. Ty, what are you doing?
Ty: I was trying to be in the video.
@IRON5
I forgot about that episode.
@lillypolo
+patsflysfan2 That episode is the reason why I'm at this song.
@deanajohns2433
Will: If you wanna be in a video, go rob a liquor store.