“Poison” is a 1990 single by the [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]New Edition[/lastfm] spinoff group, [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Bell Biv DeVoe[/lastfm]. This song – in the style of New Jack Swing- a late-80s hybrid of R&B and hip hop – was the group’s most successful, and sings of the dangers of falling in love. “Poison” was the first single taken from Bell Biv DeVoe’s debut album as its title track.

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On the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, “Poison” rose from #52 to #34 in the week of April 14, 1990, and eventually peaked at #3 for four consecutive weeks. ”Poison” became one of the most successful singles of 1990…“Never trust a big butt and a smile”…Remember That?