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.
Hot Damn
Bell Biv DeVoe Lyrics
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I need you near me
But I don't think you hear me clearly
Got me in my feelings like February
I know I ain't the 1st, no January, girl
Cold as Ben and Jerry
Let me put you on top You the perfect cherry, you know
My back so legendary I been doin' this since Moe, Curly and Larry, I
And I can act snooze with it
Especially when your movin' it
And all I need is two minutes
And after that another 2 minutes
You got a rear like a mac truck
For BBD, girl back it up
Do it on a cam, let me set it up
And I'm a give you highlights Highlights
Hot damn oh, I love it when you twerk that Hot damn
Oh, girl you do it perfect Hot damn
Oh, come on baby let me twirl that Hot damn
Oh, baby go to workin'
Shorty know you want it know you do
Bring it over here and let me see them moves your moves
Girl, you know I like when you work that
The way you get it, girl you kill it where it hurts at
Girl, you know I'm feenin' and I want it in the worse way, aah
Girl you know you bad over set
Put your ass over my lap make it hurt
I wanna see you go bazerk
So we can take the club to a circus
Girl we gon turn the club to a circus
Hot damn oh, I love it when you twerk that Hot damn
Oh, girl you do it perfect Hot damn
Oh, come on baby let me twirl that Hot damn
Oh, baby go to workin'
Hot damn!
Go to work
Hot damn
Go to work
Hot damn!
Hot damn, baby Hot damn Ooh
Hot damn, baby Hot damn Ooh yeah
Hot damn, baby Hot damn Ooh
Hot damn, baby Hot damn Ooh eh
The lyrics to Bell Biv DeVoe's song "Hot Damn" depict a sense of desire and attraction towards someone, specifically a woman. The singer acknowledges their need for the person to be close to them, but feels that their message is not being understood clearly. The line "Got me in my feelings like February, I know I ain't the 1st, no January, girl" implies that the singer is aware that they are not the first person to be captivated by this individual's charm, emphasizing the idea that they are in high demand and have many suitors. The line "Cold as Ben and Jerry, let me put you on top" suggests that the person being referred to is perhaps emotionally distant or guarded, but the singer still wants to prioritize and please them.
The lyrics also mention the desire to highlight the woman's physical assets and skills. Lines like "My back so legendary I been doin' this since Moe, Curly and Larry" refer to the singer's sexual prowess, comparing it to the comedy trio The Three Stooges, known for their physical comedy. The mentions of "two minutes" and "another 2 minutes" indirectly reference sexual activity, highlighting the singer's desire for intimacy. The chorus reinforces the idea of being enamored by the woman's ability to twerk and move her body in a captivating way, expressing that the singer finds it irresistible and perfect.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hot Damn" convey a strong attraction towards a woman, with a focus on both her emotional and physical appeal. The singer desires her closeness, while also highlighting her talents and desirability.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I know
I am aware of something
I need you near me
I require your presence
But I don't think you hear me clearly
But I don't believe you understand me completely
Got me in my feelings like February
Makes me emotional like the month of February
I know I ain't the 1st, no January, girl
I know I'm not the first, not even in January, girl
Cold as Ben and Jerry
Unemotional like the ice cream brand Ben and Jerry's
Let me put you on top You the perfect cherry, you know
Let me elevate you to the highest position, you are the perfect addition, you know
My back so legendary I been doin' this since Moe, Curly and Larry, I
I have been doing this for a long time, my reputation is well-known, just like Moe, Curly, and Larry
And I can act snooze with it
And I can pretend to be uninterested with it
Especially when your movin' it
Especially when you are dancing provocatively
And all I need is two minutes
And all I need is a short amount of time
And after that another 2 minutes
And then another short amount of time
You got a rear like a mac truck
You have a large, noticeable buttocks
For BBD, girl back it up
For Bell Biv DeVoe, girl, move your butt backwards
Do it on a cam, let me set it up
Record it on a camera, let me prepare it
And I'm a give you highlights Highlights
And I'm going to give you the best parts
Shorty know you want it know you do
I know you desire it, I know you want to
Bring it over here and let me see them moves your moves
Bring it closer to me and let me see the way you dance
Girl, you know I like when you work that
Girl, you know I enjoy it when you move like that
The way you get it, girl you kill it where it hurts at
The way you perform, girl, you impress and excel in all the right places
Girl, you know I'm feenin' and I want it in the worse way, aah
Girl, you know I'm craving it and I want it intensely, aah
Girl you know you bad over set
Girl, you know you're attractive and remarkable
Put your ass over my lap make it hurt
Sit on my lap and make it painful
I wanna see you go bazerk
I want to witness you go wild
So we can take the club to a circus
So we can turn the club into a chaotic event
Girl we gon turn the club to a circus
Girl, we are going to transform the club into a circus
Hot damn!
Wow, that's amazing!
Go to work
Start performing
Hot damn
Wow, that's incredible!
Go to work
Start performing
Hot damn!
Wow, that's impressive!
Hot damn, baby Hot damn Ooh
Wow, that's incredible, baby! Oh
Hot damn, baby Hot damn Ooh yeah
Wow, that's amazing, baby! Oh yeah
Hot damn, baby Hot damn Ooh
Wow, that's impressive, baby! Oh
Hot damn, baby Hot damn Ooh eh
Wow, that's incredible, baby! Oh eh
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Matthew Charles Cash, Ronald De Voe, Aaron Lamar Gholar, Ocean Keylawn Marciano
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