"Gangsta" is a song by American contemporary R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe, issued as a stand-alone single in 1992 via MCA Records; however, the song was included as a hidden track on the North American cassette version of their second studio album, Hootie Mack,[1] as well as on the European, Australian, and Japanese releases.[2][3][4] It peaked at number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The official music video was directed by American director Lionel C. Martin.[5] The song appeared on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, during the group's guest appearance on the Season 2 episode "The Butler Did It".
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References
- ^ Hootie Mack (US & Canadian cassette). MCA Records. 1993. (C)MCAC 10682.
- ^ Hootie Mack (European CD album liner notes). MCA Records. 1993. MCD10853.
- ^ Hootie Mack (Australian CD album liner notes). MCA Records. 1993. MCAD10853.
- ^ Hootie Mack (Japanese CD album liner notes). MCA Records. 1993. MVCM-238.
- ^ ""Gangsta" by Bell Biv Devoe | Music Video | VH1.com". VH1. August 8, 2006. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
- ^ "Bell Biv DeVoe – Gangsta". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ "Hits of the World: Canada" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 105, no. 4. January 23, 1993. p. 52. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "Bell Biv DeVoe – Gangsta". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ "Bell Biv DeVoe Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ "Bell Biv DeVoe Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ "Bell Biv DeVoe Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
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