Gangsta (Bell Biv DeVoe song)

"Gangsta" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe, issued as a stand-alone single in 1993 via MCA Records. The song peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100.[5] The song was also featured on an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

"Gangsta"
Single by Bell Biv DeVoe
ReleasedJanuary 5, 1993 (1993-01-05)[1]
Recorded1991 (1991)[2]
Genre
Length4:29
LabelMCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Dr. Freeze
  • Ross "Spyderman" Sloane[4]
Bell Biv DeVoe singles chronology
"The Best Things in Life Are Free"
(1992)		 "Gangsta"
(1993)		 "Above the Rim"
(1993)
Music video
"Gangsta" on YouTube

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Lionel C. Martin.[6]

Chart positions
Chart (1993)[5] Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 21
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) 22
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) 13
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References
  1. "Gangsta [Vinyl Single] - Bell Biv DeVoe | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  2. "Bell Biv Devoe - Gangsta at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  3. "Gangsta - Bell Biv DeVoe | Listen, Appearances, Song Review | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  4. "Bell Biv Devoe - Gangsta (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  5. "Bell Biv DeVoe | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  6. ""Gangsta" by Bell Biv Devoe | Music Video | VH1.com". VH1. Viacom International. August 8, 2006. Retrieved May 13, 2015.


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