Bell Biv DeVoe

Bell Biv DeVoe is an American R&B and hip-hop group formed in 1989 by members of New Edition—Ralph Tresvant, Ricky Bell, and Ronnie DeVoe. They are known for blending smooth vocals with edgy, urban beats, pioneering the "new jack swing" genre—an energetic mix of R&B and dance music. Their debut album, "Poison," became highly successful, producing hit singles like the title track and "B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)." The group is celebrated for influencing modern R&B and hip-hop styles and continues to perform and impact the music scene today.