Michael Bivins

Singer and producer, member of New Edition

Michael Bivins - Singer and producer, member of New Edition
Born

August 10th, 1968
56 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Michael Bivins is an American singer and music producer. As a founding member of the R&B group New Edition, contributed to the group's success with hits such as 'Candy Girl' and 'Cool It Now'. Bivins also formed the group Bell Biv DeVoe, which released the popular album 'Poison' in 1990, achieving significant chart success. In addition to his musical pursuits, Bivins has been involved in various production and management projects in the entertainment industry.

Co-founding New Edition

Releasing 'Poison' with Bell Biv DeVoe

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