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.
Ready
Bell Biv DeVoe Lyrics
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They go by the name of
Ronnie, Mike, Ricky, Doug E, y'all
Ronnie, Mike, Ricky, BBD, y'all
BBD, y'all
BBD, y'all
Yo, I think they're ready for y'all
Do what you do
These lyrics are the opening lines to Bell Biv DeVoe's hit song "Ready." The song was released on January 31st, 1991, as a part of their debut album titled "Poison." As the song begins, the artist is introducing his brothers by name, who make up the group Bell Biv DeVoe. Ronnie, Mike, and Ricky are all members of the popular 80s boy band "New Edition," and Doug E. Fresh is a well-known rapper. The artist introduces them as "BBD," which is the initials of their group name.
The lyrics are suggesting that their fans are eagerly waiting for their performance, and they are ready to entertain them. The phrase "Yo, I think they're ready for y'all" indicates that the group is acknowledging the anticipation from their fans and that they are answering their call. The song has an upbeat, catchy tune that is typical of new jack swing music that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The lyrics fit the style with heavy use of rap-style stanzas interspersed with smooth, R&B choruses.
In conclusion, the lyrics to Bell Biv DeVoe's "Ready" serve as an opening announcement for their fans and showcase the group's energy and readiness to entertain them. The song is an excellent representation of new jack swing music and features expert seamlessly blended varieties of hip-hop and R&B.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen,
Attention please, I have an announcement to make
I wanna introduce to you my brothers
I would like to introduce my colleagues to you
They go by the name of
They are known as
Ronnie, Mike, Ricky, Doug E, y'all
These are the names of my colleagues
Ronnie, Mike, Ricky, BBD, y'all
These are the names of my colleagues
BBD, y'all
This is the abbreviation of our group's name
BBD, y'all
This is the abbreviation of our group's name
Yo, I think they're ready for y'all
I believe my colleagues are prepared to perform for you
Do what you do
Perform in your characteristic style
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Written by: Douglas E. Davis
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