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Bell Biv DeVoe was a successful splinter group of New Edition that consisted of three previous members, Ricky Bell (also known as Slick), Michael Bivins (also known as Biv), and Ronnie DeVoe (also known as R.D.). HISTORY Bell Biv DeVoe began to take shape in the late '80s , but not until completing the tour in support of '' Heart Break '' did the threesome decide to make the break from New Edition official. At the suggestion of producers Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis , they chose to chart their own course. Bell Biv Devoe's debut album ''Poison'' has a variety of producers, including Dr. Freeze and Spyderman, Wolf & Epic (Richard Wolf & Bret "Epic" Mazur), '', with the Wolf & Epic produced "Word To The Mutha!" as accompanying single, was released the next year and was certified gold. Bell Biv Devoe sold in excess of 4 million albums, prompting performances on the 1990 American Music Awards and other such ceremonies. Bivins took time off from recording to search for new talent and bring together the East Coast Family, discovering and producing debut albums for the groups for Another Bad Creation and Boyz II Men . Bell Biv DeVoe's second album, ''Hootie Mack'', was released in 1993 and spawned the singles "Gangsta", "Above The Rim", "Something In Your Eyes" and "Show Me the Way". In 1996, Bell, Bivins, and DeVoe participated in the reunion of New Edition and toured in support of the CD ''Home Again'' on the MCA record label. In 2002, Bell Biv DeVoe's third album, ''B.B.D.'', was released. This latest effort saw Bell Biv Devoe exploring a more, Hardcore Rap style/ R&B approach. It received mixed reviews and not much commercial success. Ronnie DeVoe is now a real estate agent in the Atlanta, Georgia area but still remains with New Edition. {Link without Title} . He is very passionate about nutrition, especially healthy eating, and is currently collaborating with the group Viking Pimps on their up-coming album. DISCOGRAPHY Albums
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