Poison, Bell Biv DeVoe's debut album, marked a stark departure from the R&B sound of New Edition, pioneering a harder, funk-infused hip-hop style.
- The album reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA. The album featured the hit singles "Poison", "Do Me!", and "Gangsta Nutt".
- The album was produced by Dr. Freeze and Bell Biv DeVoe. It was recorded at Battery Studios in New York City. The album's sound was a deliberate attempt to create a more mature and aggressive sound.
- The album's lyrics often dealt with themes of love, betrayal, and street life. It was a commercial success, selling over 4 million copies in the United States. The album's success helped to establish Bell Biv DeVoe as a prominent act in the early 1990s hip-hop scene.
Bell Biv DeVoe is a musical supergroup composed of Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe. The trio first achieved fame as members of the R&B group New Edition.
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