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Poison
Bell Biv DeVoe
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- Album
- Poison
- Released
- 1990
- Genres
- new jack swing
- Length
- 4:22
- Tempo
- 112 BPM
- Label
- Geffen
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About this song
"Poison" was the debut single from Bell Biv DeVoe after their group New Edition went on hiatus. It became their first of two top 5 singles in a row in the US, and it also charted well in the UK, New Zealand and The Netherlands.
What it's about
The song warns men to be careful about the women they try to charm or pursue.
Fun facts
- Samples “Poison by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo” and “Escape-Ism (Part 1) by James Brown”.
- Sampled in 44 other songs, like “My Mind by Robinbird”.
- Covered 6 times, including “Poison by Cast of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (Ft. Alice Lee)”.
- Written by Dr. Freeze.
- Produced by Dr. Freeze and Howie Hirsch.