Poison (Bell Biv DeVoe album)

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Poison
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Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 20, 1990
Recorded1989–1990
Studio
Genre
Length47:28
Label MCA
Producer
Bell Biv DeVoe chronology
Poison
(1990)
WBBD-Bootcity!: The Remix Album
(1991)
Singles from Poison
  1. "Poison"
    Released: March 6, 1990
  2. "Do Me!"
    Released: June 10, 1990
  3. "B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?"
    Released: September 18, 1990
  4. "When Will I See You Smile Again?"
    Released: 1991
  5. "She's Dope!"
    Released: 1991

Poison is the debut studio album from American R&B/hip hop group Bell Biv DeVoe, released March 20, 1990, on MCA Records.

Contents

The album peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 chart. By April 1995, it was certified quadruple-platinum in sales by the RIAA, after sales exceeding 4,000,000 copies in the United States.

Release and reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Pitchfork 7.4/10 [4]
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The album peaked at five on the U.S. Billboard 200 and reached the top spot on the R&B Albums chart. [6] The album was certified platinum in May 1990, and reached quadruple-platinum status by April 1995. [7]

Alex Henderson at AllMusic noted that the album "delivered some of New jack swing's most worthwhile material," and also gave the group credit for being one of "the form's more creative and imaginative figures." [2]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Dope!" (aka "She's Dope!" Remix)Dr. FreezeDr. Freeze, Eric "Vietnam" Sadler, Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee3:44
2."B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?"Durant, Hooks, Sadler, Shocklee, StewartEric Sadler, Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee4:35
3."Let Me Know Something?!"Durant, Hooks, Sadler, ShockleeEric "Vietnam" Sadler, Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee4:40
4."Do Me!"Bell, Bivins, Bourelly, DeVoeBell Biv DeVoe, Carl E. Bourelly4:33
5."Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny (Word to the Mutha)!"Bell, Bivins, DeVoeBell Biv DeVoe, Peace Production (Wolf & Epic)4:30
6."Poison (Remix)"Dr. FreezeDr. Freeze, Eric "Vietnam" Sadler, Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee4:22
7."Ain't Nut'in' Changed"Durant, Sadler, Shocklee, ShockleeEric "Vietnam" Sadler, Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee3:30
8."When Will I See You Smile Again?"Gatling, StewartAlton "Wokie" Stewart, Timmy Gatling5:08
9."I Do Need You"GatlingAlton "Wokie" Stewart, Timmy Gatling4:36
10."Poison [Extended Club Version]"Dr. FreezeD'Lavance7:50

Production and personnel

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [18] 4× Platinum4,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

Notes

  1. Eddy, Chuck (March 2011). "Essentials: R&B Rubs Hip-Hop the Right Way and the New Jack Swing Era Is Born". Spin . New York: 84. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 Henderson, Alex. "allmusic ((( Poison > Review )))". AllMusic . Retrieved June 21, 2011.
  3. 1 2 3 "Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic .
  4. Frederick, Brendan (July 29, 2018). "Bell Biv Devoe Poison". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  5. Hewitt, Paolo (September 1990). "Bell Biv DeVoe: Poison". Select . No. 3. p. 76.
  6. "allmusic ((( Poison > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))". AllMusic. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
  7. "RIAA - Gold & Platinum - June 21, 2011 : Search Results - Bell Biv DeVoe". RIAA . Retrieved June 21, 2011.
  8. "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing August 19, 1991" . Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  9. "Item". Library and Archives Canada . July 17, 2013.
  10. "Charts.nz – Bell Biv DeVoe – Poison". Hung Medien. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  11. "Bell Biv DeVoe | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  12. "Bell Biv DeVoe Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  13. "Bell Biv DeVoe Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  14. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  15. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  16. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1991". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  17. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1991". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  18. "American album certifications – Bell Biv DeVoe – Poison". Recording Industry Association of America.