It’s hard to believe it was 26 years ago, but in 1990 the artists Bell Biv DeVoe unveiled their unique blend of soul, hip hop, funk and pop -- labelled the “New Jack Swing” sound -- on their debut album Poison which reached # 1 on Billboard’s Hip Hop/R&B chart and sold over 5 million copies. It is a seminal record in music history whose influence is still felt, and heard, in music today.
Which brings us to Teyana Taylor, the Harlem-based singer/songwriter who late last year released an EP The Cassette Tape 1994 as a tribute to her 90’s influences. We feature here Teyana’s track “Undercover,” in which she samples the opening beat of BBD’s track “Poison” to create a compelling, head-nodding homage to the band. The visual below is a humorous and entertaining visit back to 90’s fashions and dance moves with Teyana delivering a smooth, smoky vocal. Enjoy.
By Robb Patryk
It’s hard to believe it was 26 years ago, but in 1990 the artists Bell Biv DeVoe unveiled their unique blend of soul, hip hop, funk and pop -- labelled the “New Jack Swing” sound -- on their debut album Poison which reached # 1 on Billboard’s Hip Hop/R&B chart and sold over 5 million copies. It is a seminal record in music history whose influence is still felt, and heard, in music today.
Which brings us to Teyana Taylor, the Harlem-based singer/songwriter who late last year released an EP The Cassette Tape 1994 as a tribute to her 90’s influences. We feature here Teyana’s track “Undercover,” in which she samples the opening beat of BBD’s track “Poison” to create a compelling, head-nodding homage to the band. The visual below is a humorous and entertaining visit back to 90’s fashions and dance moves with Teyana delivering a smooth, smoky vocal. Enjoy.
By Robb Patryk