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.
She's Dope!
Bell Biv DeVoe Lyrics
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Reckless
She's Only Happy When She's Dancin'
Monday mornin' - it's time to get up
Two cups of coffee and she runs for the bus
Looks in the window and fixes her hair
Nobody notices and nobody cares
Workin' 9 to 5 you know...
She's only happy when she's dancin'
There ain't no place she'd rather be
When she's dancin'
Just her heart and her soul and her fantasies
When Friday evenin' finally rolls around
She grabs a taxi and she heads uptown
Goes to a place they call "The Ball And Chain"
Nothin' matters until Monday so she goes insane
Well it's a bitch tryin' to make ends meet
But that's the way the story goes
She's only happy when she's dancin'
There ain't nothin' makes her feel so free
When she's dancin'
The girl's outrageous and it's plain to see
She ain't got much but she got independence
Ya - she's doin' alright
His eyes are on her as the evenin's endin'
But she ain't goin' for no mystery
Because nobody rides for free
She's only happy when she's dancin'
Dancin' - there ain't no place she'd rather be
When she's dancin'
Just her heart and her soul and her fantasies - dancin'
The song "She's Dope!" by Bell Biv DeVoe talks about a woman who is not content with her mundane 9 to 5 routine life. The lyrics describe her daily struggle to get up early in the morning and commute to work. She looks at herself in the mirror, fixes her hair, but nobody seems to notice her or her efforts. She is aware that her life is dull and monotonous, but she also acknowledges that it pays her bills. However, her life takes a turn for the better when she is on the dance floor. She forgets about her worries and feels liberated when she dances. Every Friday evening, she makes her way to a nightclub where she can dance to her heart's content. The woman is daring, free-spirited, and has immense energy, which she only unleashes on the dance floor. The song portrays how dancing can be a source of escape and relief from everyday issues.
The lyrics reflect the cultural shift and acceptance of the night club scene during the late 80s and 90s. It also highlights the importance of dance as a medium to express oneself and forget one's problems. The song is upbeat and rhythmic and encourages the listener to let loose and dance. The lyrics are simple and relatable, making it a popular dance number.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday mornin' - it's time to get up
The start of the workweek and she has to get up early
Two cups of coffee and she runs for the bus
She needs coffee to wake up and rushes to take the bus
Looks in the window and fixes her hair
She checks her reflection and fixes her hair
Nobody notices and nobody cares
She feels like no one pays attention to her
She admits it ain't no kinda life
She realizes that her current lifestyle is unfulfilling
Workin' 9 to 5 you know...
She works a typical 9-5 job
She's only happy when she's dancin'
Dancing is the only thing that makes her truly happy
There ain't no place she'd rather be
She feels happiest when she's dancing
When she's dancin'
Dancing brings her joy and allows her to escape reality
Just her heart and her soul and her fantasies
She dances with passion and allows herself to dream
When Friday evenin' finally rolls around
The end of the workweek finally arrives
She grabs a taxi and she heads uptown
She takes a taxi to go out to party
Goes to a place they call "The Ball And Chain"
She goes to a popular dance club
Nothin' matters until Monday so she goes insane
She forgets her responsibilities and lets loose on weekends
Well it's a bitch tryin' to make ends meet
It's difficult to survive financially
But that's the way the story goes
This is just the reality of her situation
The girl's outrageous and it's plain to see
She's confident and stands out from the crowd
She ain't got much but she got independence
She values her independence more than material possessions
Ya - she's doin' alright
She's managing to get by despite challenges
His eyes are on her as the evenin's endin'
A man is attracted to her as the night comes to a close
But she ain't goin' for no mystery
She's not interested in playing games
Because nobody rides for free
She's not willing to give herself away without commitment
Dancin' - there ain't no place she'd rather be
She finds fulfillment when she's dancing
Contributed by Juliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nelson Swamp
People don't understand the impact BBD had on the music industry. For 2+ years, they were crushing EVERYTHING. They influenced countless artists and producers. They arguably made the remix a genre of its own.
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Kerrbear1980 Bear
Amen
Curtis Jr
Remixes were jumpin off before they did it. #IWasThere. Nonetheless, they brought their own Flava to the game.
PurplePetal04
Alll facts!!!!! ππ½
Charles Moore
Facts π― π― π―
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The background dancers were actually the choreographers called Straight Ahead. BBD met them at a talent show in LA and they came in second place and they hired them. Their names are Debra, Nikita, Tawilla and Marzella. I was as much a super fan of them as I was of BBD.
Stacie Jones
So what are they doing now
VAswang
Are they in any other videos?
EUGENE DJ CINE THE CHIPPER PRINCE
Alia Me I never knew that they are dope as hell and are they still with bbd and still dancing