It fit the group's need to distinguish their sound from New Edition's by making their sound more "street." Included on their four million-selling debut album Poison, "Poison" sold over two million copies, staying at number one R&B for two weeks and peaking at number three pop in the spring of 1990. Straite played it for the trio's manager Hiram Hicks. It's theme was outwardly attractive girls who take advantage of guys. Freeze, had written a song called "Poison" which was intended to be included on his album. Bell Biv Devoe 1990 Poison Bell Biv Devoe 2001 BBD Ralph Tresvant 1990 Ralph Tresvant New Edition 1996 Home Again New Edition 1988 Heart Break New Edition 1984 New Edition Tam Tam 1991 Do It Tam Tam Ralph Tresvant 1993 It’s Goin’ Down Tony Toni Tone 1990 The. iSquare - Hey Sexy Lady (Laidback Luke Remix) w/ Calvin Harris. Around 1984, songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Elliot Straite, aka Dr. The attention was on lead singers Tresvant and Gill to come up with solo LPs, so Bell Biv DeVoe felt no glaring attention and could record their album with relatively no scrutiny. Silas wanted Jam and Lewis to produce, but the trio wanted to work with more rap-oriented producers. Jam and Lewis called MCA A&R exec Louil Silas and told him about Bell Biv DeVoe. The 1990 New Jack Swing staple had the entire arena singing along. The dance on brick streets with several backup dancers before visiting a dance club. The trio decided to call themselves Bell Biv DeVoe. the superstar treated fans to a cover of Bell Biv DeVoes era-defining Poison. The producers suggested that three of the members start a group called Bell, Bivins, and DeVoe.
Michael Bivins wanted to get into management. There was some talk about solo albums by Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill, and Ricky Bell.
At the end of the Heart Break tour, Jam asked the group what their plans were. The only change is related to an enhanced file size limitation of 500MT. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produced New Edition's platinum Heart Break album. Search Major menus: Rings Artists Top cds New collections Bell Biv DeVoe Genre(s): Stylish Hop, Modern RB, New Jack port Swing Studio Collections BBD 2001 New Jack Swing Hip Hop Hootie Mack 1993 New Jack port Swing Hip Hop Poison 1990 Contemporary RB New Jack Swing Cool Hop 3.