Throwback: BBD: B.B. D. (I Thought It Was Me)?

Bell Biv and DeVoe’s “B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?” was the third single from Poison, their 1990 debut album. The New Edition members came together as a trio at the suggestion of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Eric Sadler, Keith and Hank Shocklee who were members of The Bomb Squad production team had become known for producing records for political rap group Public Enemy. They worked on Poison and crafted the New Jack Swing beats and curdled bass of “B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?.” The single hit number one on the R&B chart adding to the album’s success which also commanded platinum status within two months of its release. Poison became a landmark for the ’90s and New Jack Swing as one of the paths to Hip-hop soul. BBD released four studio albums and in 2023 they shared the single “Act Like You Know” featuring Rev Run. New Edition will return to the Encore Theater in Las Vegas this fall.