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Although Michael Bivins had a hand in the creation of Boyz II Men, the '90s weren't an especially artistically fertile period for these ex-New Edition members, so BBD is a welcome return to form--and if the form in question is rap, leavened with considerable doses of the trio's trademark harmonies, then Bell Biv Devoe has made a successful attempt at updating its sound for the new millenium. Though the results may surprise former fans, there's enough on offer to satisfy those weaned on the past glories of "Do Me" and "When Will I See You Smile Again," while gaining the outfit some new credibility.
Album opener "Sic Wit It" with its mix of shimmering, soulful vocals and rapping is a clue to BBD's general direction, while "Breezy," with its simple, grainy keyboard figure and old school dance beat is an undoubted highlight. "Pesos" is a timely warning to today's would be gangstas about the dangers of avarice, while the swaying "I Ain't Going Nowhere" is a smooth dose of dimly-lit bedtime R&B. In short, BBD is a triumph for the old firm.
Originally released in 2001, first album of new material from Superb R&B trio in eight years.
Additional personnel includes: Trina Powell, Big Tezz, Richard Smith, William Davidson (vocals); Rockwilder (various instruments, programming); DJ Twinz (various instruments).
Producers include: Rockwilder, DJ Twinz, Dem Dem Twinz, Junod Etienne, Chris Jenkins.
Bell Biv DeVoe: Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ronnie DeVoe.
BBD Music | List Price | $15.98 (You save $4.53) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Rap, Urban Soundtrack, Soul/R&B, Contemporary R&B | | Label | Universal | | Orig Year | 2001 | | All Time Sales Rank |  125986  | | CD Universe Part number | 2323452 | | Catalog number | 016457 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Dec 18, 2001 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Richard Smith, Rockwilder, D.J. Twinz, Trina Powell, Big Tezz, William Davidson |
BBD Music Review Average Rating: (3 out of 5 stars)   Tighter Than Their First Album
This album is better than their first simply because they were able to adjust to the current climate but keep that appeal that made them popular in the first place. This album will not get the credit it deserves because none of the songs charted, but from my observation of the music industry, not charting is usually because the artists took more chances and were more innovative in executing their style. Their first album was produced by the Bomb Squad, they were popular for doing production for Public Enemy and Ice Cube's first solo album, they were popular producers at the time. But for Bell, Biv, DeVoe to rock some sh!t by Rockwilda, The Alchemist and Heavy D/Tony Dofat says a lot about their vision and their growth as artists and people. Working with the Neptunes or Timbaland wouldn't have been challenging because their sound is already popular to radio stations, but as an artist of any kind and from any era, their goal is to always challenge themselves by taking chances and not just doing what's acceptable to the masses. That's what true Hip Hop iz. BBD 4 Life - God's Prodigy
Submitted by God's Prodigy (Chi Illa)
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Poor Effort...
from 3 incredible talented brothers. Every fan will be disappointed.
Submitted by Terror (Allah Zigzagzig)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  YIKES.... it's not poppin' like before...
Not to say this disc isn't decent... but this is a product that's WAY below par for these 3 guys.... the music isn't "booty poppin" like back in the days ( but I guess we aren't there anymore either ). And the curse words in the lyrics are not cute. The production behind them isn't all that either. Maybe they should've sampled some music or got with SQUARE TONE and let him do 2 or 3 cuts with them. AND also only 11 tracks?..... I guess they didn't have the dollars behind them in A&R.... overall this disc sounds like they RUSHED it..... I'm still a fan... but somewhat disapointed with this work....
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