It consists of three members of New Edition, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe.

Bell, Bivins, and DeVoe formed the group at the suggestion of producers Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis.

Upon accepting the idea, MCA records wrote down the name Bell Bivins DeVoe, but Bivins suggested they remove the ins from his name and just call the group Bell Biv DeVoe.

With help from Public Enemy producers Eric Sadler, Hank and Keith Shocklee, and several others, Bell Biv Devoe released its debut album Poison in 1990, on MCA Records.

The album was credited as pioneering the new jack swing sound of the early 1990s, combining hip-hop, funk, soul, and pop music.

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Two singles from the album, Poison and Do Me, both reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990.

The band released three more albums, though none had the success of their debut.

Throughout the 1980s, the line-up changed and the group matured and sought to branch out in new musical directions.

During a hiatus in 1990, and at the suggestion of producers Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis, the three decided to form a new group, and were signed by MCA Records.

With help from Public Enemy producers Eric Sadler, Hank and Keith Shocklee and several others, Bell Biv Devoe released its debut album Poison in 1990, an album credited as pioneering the new jack swing sound of the early 1990s, combining hip-hop, funk, soul, and pop music.

Poison reached number 1 on Billboard s RBHip-Hop chart, and its title track, along with its second single, Do Me, both reached number 3 on Billboard s Hot 100 chart.

Shortly thereafter, Richard Wolf and Epic Mazur were responsible for the remix of Do Me (which hit number six on the dance charts).

Poison also spawned the singles B.B.D.

I Thought It Was Me), When Will I See You Smile Again and Shes Dope 4 Poison sold over four million copies, and was followed up by a remix album titled WBBD-Bootcity.

Richard Wolf and Epic Mazur helped create BBDs premiere album, blending rhythm, blues, pop, and rock, and Poison achieve triple Platinum success.

Neither album was as successful as Poison, though Hootie Mack did reach Gold success.

Despite the fact that the group has only released four albums, the members of Bell Biv Devoe continue to perform together as a group.

They also participated in several New Edition reunions, and continue to perform with them on tour as part of the group.

On May 30, 2013, Bell Biv DeVoe performed their hit song Poison for Boston Strong, a benefit concert to raise money for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

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