![]() Titled after the graphic trademark of a footwear manufacturer beloved by Bostonians, this return isn't poor enough to deserve a rating synonymous with a certain other athletic brand, but just over half of it is on that level.Īlthough Ricky Bell and Ronnie DeVoe are among the co-writers on most of the songs, the majority of the lyrical content resembles adolescent posturing, as heard throughout the likes of "I'm Betta," "Find a Way," and "Run," the latter two of which contain some oddly timed references to Next's "Too Close" and the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Hypnotize." The most obvious attempt at trend chasing is "All Dat Dere," a slack slow jam that bares a whole lot of likeness to Bryson Tiller's self-termed trapsoul. Much of this one, featuring productions from Erick Sermon, Kay Gee, Battlecat, and Carvin & Ivan, is characterized by the same issue. ![]() The trio's previous album, BBD, was loaded with undesirable bids at keeping up with the new jacks (and produced no charting singles). Released the week BET broadcasted the three-part mini-series The New Edition Story, Three Stripes is the first album from New Edition spin-off Bell Biv DeVoe in over 15 years.
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