Gangsta
Bell Biv DeVoe
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Yo shoot 'em Biv Yeah Bell Biv Devoe bouncing across the Air Waves Shoot 'em Shoot 'em Rick Spiderman's in the house, shoot 'em No one even knows it Girl to me you just can't show it You know that I won't buy it Girl, there's no use to tryin' to hide it 'Cause I girl you know I need it Behind the back girl I've seen it Take me as a joking prankster I can't believe my girlfriends a gangsta Not my baby I lost my trust in you Its really driving me crazy And I don't know what I'm gonna do I'm going outta my mind And if she keeps it up were through You take me as a prankster But baby I'm still in love with you 'Cause she's a gangsta Gangsta boogie 'Cause she's a gangsta Gangsta boogie It's obvious to see She's dressing better than me Driving a Benz and making money Don't even have the time to call me honey She carries a gun Just for fun One day well argue then shell shoot me girl I'm not The one Not my baby I lost my trust in you Its really driving me crazy And I don't know what I'm gonna do I'm going outta my mind And if she keeps it up were through You take me as a prankster But baby I'm still in love with you 'Cause she's a gangsta Gangsta boogie 'Cause she's a gangsta Gangsta boogie Here we go Yo Spiderman bring that beat back Here we go Be Be D She's a gangsta You know she would Try to hide it by looking good Roll behind you're back she could and stood a female Hood She's the pretty in pink that makes you think She wears gold, silk and even mink And if she catches you with another lover You're a dead mutha 'Cause she's a gangsta Girl I lost my trust in you. I don't know what I'm gonna do 'Cause she's a gangsta I'm still in love with you 'Cause she's a gangsta She don't know that I know She's a gangsta, she's a gangsta
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10 facts about this song
Album"Gangsta" is a track from Bell Biv DeVoe's second studio album, "Hootie Mack," which was released on June 1, 1993.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of R&B, hip hop, and new jack swing, a fusion genre Bell Biv DeVoe is commonly associated with.
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Critical ReceptionDespite not receiving as much acclaim as the band's first album, "Poison," "Hootie Mack," including the track "Gangsta," still managed to chart on the Billboard 200.
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ProducersBell Biv DeVoe themselves, along with Hank and Keith Shocklee, produced the song.
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Band MembersBell Biv DeVoe is a group made up of three members from the highly acclaimed R&B group New Edition, namely Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics express the reality of being a "gangsta," showcasing a theme of toughness, street life, and encounters with dangerous situations, reflecting the artist's experiences and perceptions.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not chart as high as some of the group's other hits like "Poison" and "Do Me!," it still gained considerable airtime on urban radio stations at the time of its release.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Gangsta" visually reinforces the song's lyrics by depicting scenes synonymous with the "gangsta" lifestyle, complete with urban backdrops, flashy clothes, and fast cars.
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Artistic Evolution"Gangsta," along with the album "Hootie Mack," marked a period of evolution and maturity in the band's sound, with slightly darker themes and more elaborate production compared to their earlier work.
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ImpactDespite not being one of their highest charting songs, "Gangsta" still managed to contribute in solidifying Bell Biv DeVoe's reputation as pioneers of new jack swing, and influential figures in the merge of hip hop and R&B music.
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