Gangsta (Bell Biv DeVoe song)

"Gangsta"
Single by Bell Biv DeVoe
Released	January 5, 1993[1]
Format	12" 7" CD cassette
Recorded	1991[2]
Genre	New jack swing R&B hip hop
Length	4:29
Label	MCA
Writer(s)	Elliot Straite James McCants[3]
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

"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]

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

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.

External links

• "Gangsta" at AllMusic
• "Gangsta" at Discogs (list of releases)
• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics