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Poison
In 1990, it was still fairly novel to mix R&B songcraft with overpowering hip-hop beats, so this spinoff by New Edition members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe seemed innovative and exciting. Sadly it hasn't aged well. None of the three are compelling singers, and they lack the ability to plead for love effectively (anyone can demand love, but a true soulman has to convince a reluctant participant). Nor are they imaginative rappers--neither their words nor their delivery stand out. But this disc came before the likes of Missy Elliott, Puff Daddy, Jermaine Dupri, or Dallas Austin made a big impact on the scene. As such it's a fine document of black teenage lust during the Gulf War months. --Martin Johnson
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Tracks| 1 | Dope! - Bell Biv DeVoe, Straite, Elliot | | 2 | B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)? - Bell Biv DeVoe, Hooks, Roney | | 3 | Let Me Know Something?! - Bell Biv DeVoe, Hooks, Roney | | 4 | Do Me! - Bell Biv DeVoe, Bourelly, Carl | | 5 | Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny (Word to the Mutha)! - Bell Biv DeVoe, Bell, Ricky | | 6 | Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe, Straite, Elliot | | 7 | Ain't Nut'in' Changed - Bell Biv DeVoe, Durant, Darrol | | 8 | When Will I See You Smile Again? - Bell Biv DeVoe, Gatling, Timmy | | 9 | I Do Need You - Bell Biv DeVoe, Gatling, Timmy | | 10 | Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe, Straite, Elliot |
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