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Michael Bivins

b. 1968

American musician

Record producer Composer
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About Michael Bivins

Born 1968. Michael Bivins is an American record producer and composer.

Michael Lamont Bivins (born August 10, 1968) is an American singer, rapper, manager, and producer, and a founding member of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe.

Personal life Bivins was born in Boston. He and his wife, Teasha, have four daughters: Savannah, Shilah, Starlah, and Sanaah Bivins.

Career Michael Bivins is one of the founding members of New Edition. When the group broke up he formed Bell Biv DeVoe with Ricky Bell and Ronnie DeVoe. The group is credited with being one of the pioneers of the new jack swing sound. Their debut album, Poison, peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 chart in 1990.

He also discovers, manages, and produces for other acts, most notably Sudden Impact, Another Bad Creation, MC Brains, Boyz II Men,

Discography

New Edition

Candy Girl (1983) New Edition (1984) All for Love (1985) Under the Blue Moon (1986) Heart Break (1988) Home Again (1996) One Love (2004)

Bell Biv DeVoe

Poison (1990) Hootie Mack (1993) BBD (2001) Three Stripes (2017)

Singles (2009) Fresh (Featuring Clipse & Lil' Kim)

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Important facts

Born
10 August 1968, Boston
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Record producer, composer
Nationality
United States
Education
Belmont High School
Also known as
Biv, Michael Lamont Bivins

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Bivins?

American musician

When was Michael Bivins born?

Michael Bivins was born on 10 August 1968 in Boston.

What is Michael Bivins's occupation?

Michael Bivins is a record producer and composer.

What nationality is Michael Bivins?

Michael Bivins is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Bivins

· Wikidata: Q4958243

· DBpedia: Michael Bivins

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