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.
Home Alone
Bell Biv DeVoe Lyrics
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It's gonna be a party why'all
Keith Murray rock vibes, verse you with Universal
Where no one come, combine with R. Kelly and prove it can be done
Non stoppin' Def Squad and Rockland
I hear somebody knockin', yo are the party's startin'
Yo, yo who's dat?
Step into the crib with me tonight (What's up baby)
Kelly's in the mood to make it right
Word is gettin' all over town
The party's over here and gettin' down, yeah
[Chorus]
Hands in the air
Drinks everywhere
Party in the hills
Keepin' it real
Dance out of town
Ladies all around
Me and the crew doin' what we do
Yeah, beat is bangin' up and down your spine
And all the single women here are fine
(It's a beautiful thing, it's a beautiful thing)
Let your body give into your soul
Release the freak in you and lose control
Girl there's a party goin' on
My temperature's warm
So let me freak you through the floor
While the bass is bumpin'
All night if your body can handle
[Chorus]
[Keith]
Chillin' at the house on the hill
You gotta say my my my like Johnny Gill
Hey, rich girl, poor girl get the same respect
You can all drink for free and call Earl collect
At the moment of truth with burden of proof
We stack so you can spread love like I chose
The lyrical genius with the R&B messiah
And the roof, the roof we sets on fire
But as long as the party is jumpin, we ain't concerned
We don't need no water let the motherfucker burn
And everybody who was somebody was there
With they hands in the air bringing in the new year
Yeah, ah-yo, come on
Baguettes on the wrist, it's just for shine
'Cause ain't nobody checkin' out the time
Cash and clothes for days to blow your mind
Baby it's all good so dance tonight
Yeah, beat is bangin' up and down your spine
And all the single women here are fine
(It's a beautiful thing, it's a beautiful thing)
Let your body give into your soul
Release the freak in you and lose control
All we want is a party
A reason to celebrate
Now that we got the money, oh yeah
We dance the night away
Nothing but the hands up
[Chorus Repeats]
The lyrics of Bell Biv DeVoe's song Home Alone describe a party happening in a house on the hill, attended by the lyricist Keith Murray and R&B artist R. Kelly, among others. The feel of the party is conveyed through the beats, drinks, and dances, with women being a significant element to the fun. The visuals of the party are sensory, with the lyrics invoking images of the "hands in the air," "drinks everywhere," and "dance out of town." The partygoers are portrayed as having no other care in the world but to dance and have a good time.
Keith Murray's rap, coupled with R. Kelly's R&B melody, creates a vibrant and dance-worthy vibe with lyrics that capture the essence of a great time for everyone. The lyrics paint a picture of freedom and fun away from the daily grind. The line, "let your body give into your soul," encourages the audience to let go of any inhibitions, give themselves over fully to the music, and enjoy the moment. The words speak to the power of coming together, dancing and having fun. The chorus lyrics of "Hands in the air, drinks everywhere, party in the hills, keeping it real," sums up the same message of letting go and having fun.
Line by Line Meaning
It's gonna be a party why'all
There is going to be a celebration here.
Keith Murray rock vibes, verse you with Universal
Keith Murray brings a unique style to his rhymes and collaborates with Universal Music Group.
Where no one come, combine with R. Kelly and prove it can be done
We will make a party in a place that no one comes to, and R. Kelly will help make it happen.
Non stoppin' Def Squad and Rockland
Def Squad and Rockland will not stop until the party is over.
I hear somebody knockin', yo are the party's startin'
I hear somebody knocking at the door - the party is about to begin!
Step into the crib with me tonight (What's up baby)
Come into my house tonight.
Kelly's in the mood to make it right
R. Kelly is in the mood to have a good time and make sure everyone else does too.
Word is gettin' all over town
People are talking about this party all over town.
The party's over here and gettin' down, yeah
The party is happening here and it's jumping!
Hands in the air
Raise your hands up in the air!
Drinks everywhere
There are drinks all over the place.
Party in the hills
We are partying in the hills.
Keepin' it real
We are keeping it true to ourselves.
Dance out of town
We are dancing like we are out of our minds!
Ladies all around
There are plenty of women at the party.
Me and the crew doin' what we do
We are just doing what we normally do as a group.
Yeah, beat is bangin' up and down your spine
The music is so good that it's making your whole body vibrate with excitement.
And all the single women here are fine
There are many attractive single women at the party.
(It's a beautiful thing, it's a beautiful thing)
This is a wonderful experience.
Let your body give into your soul
Let go and allow yourself to feel and enjoy this moment fully.
Release the freak in you and lose control
Let your wild side out and don't worry about controlling yourself.
Girl there's a party goin' on
Hey girl, there's a great party happening right now!
My temperature's warm
I'm feeling good and excited about this party.
So let me freak you through the floor
Let me dance with you and have a great time.
While the bass is bumpin'
We are grooving hard to the beat.
All night if your body can handle
We're going hard all night, if you can keep up!
Chillin' at the house on the hill
We're relaxing at the big mansion up on the hill.
You gotta say my my my like Johnny Gill
Just like Johnny Gill's hit song, you've got to appreciate all the good vibes happening right now.
Hey, rich girl, poor girl get the same respect
No matter who you are, you will receive the same respect at this party.
You can all drink for free and call Earl collect
No need to pay for drinks - we've got you covered! And you can call Earl and leave him a message while you're at it.
At the moment of truth with burden of proof
This is the moment where we will prove ourselves.
We stack so you can spread love like I chose
We are doing all we can to make sure that people feel love at this party.
The lyrical genius with the R&B messiah
We've got some amazing musicians and artists performing tonight.
And the roof, the roof we sets on fire
We're turning up the volume and making the whole house shake with our music.
But as long as the party is jumpin, we ain't concerned
As long as people are having a good time, we don't care about anything else.
We don't need no water let the motherfucker burn
We don't care about anything else except keeping this party hot and happening!
And everybody who was somebody was there
All the important people are at this party.
With they hands in the air bringing in the new year
Everyone is celebrating and feeling excited about the future.
Baguettes on the wrist, it's just for shine
Wearing fancy jewelry is just for fun and isn't necessary to impress anyone.
'Cause ain't nobody checkin' out the time
Nobody is worried about what time it is - we are just living in the moment and having fun.
Cash and clothes for days to blow your mind
We've got plenty of money and clothes to share, and it's going to be a luxurious experience.
Baby it's all good so dance tonight
Everything is great, so let's just dance and enjoy ourselves.
All we want is a party
We just want to have a good time and celebrate!
A reason to celebrate
We are looking for a good reason to let loose and have fun.
Now that we got the money, oh yeah
Having money gives us the freedom to throw a great party and have a great time.
We dance the night away
We are so happy, we could just dance all night long!
Nothing but the hands up
Everyone has their hands up in the air, having a great time!
Chorus Repeats
The chorus repeats, calling everyone to keep dancing and having fun!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONALD DE VOE, MICHAEL BIVINS, K. FRANCIS, DERECK CLARKE, CHRIS JENKINS
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