MY EXPERT OPINION EP # 196: MICHAEL BIVINS

[@dhend2599]

Mike a real one man. Great interview. Mike giving incite to history and to the industry. Always an NE fan, but more of a fan of Biv after this interview!

[@moebetta72]

*insight not "incite"

[@smittybenzo4693]

There's no way any new artists have stories this interesting without the trap, criminal cases, and bs drama they elude to. Let alone be able to narrate them. Biv is one of our last true stars from the golden era. 💯

[@tadah21]

Awesome point💯

[@paulsmith5720]

Well said and great comment.

[@junejaffejoffer376]

VERY WELL PUT‼️

[@OfficialJalenHemphill]

FACTS!!!! I ONLY Tune In When The OG's Are On The Scene. So Much History to Learn & So Much Jewels They Be Dropping. Shit That Make SENSE!!! 💯💯💯

[@QueenofDC]

Love how he's keeping it straight about his Brother Bob, reiterating Bobby earned his way and how he was just a teenager like we all were back then doing wild/crazy stuff 👊🏾.

[@jjpcamp25]

Great job with this Mike Biv interview. I loved hearing about NE's connection to hip-hop's infancy stage.

[@reesemccloud]

Now we need Ralph, Bobby, Ricky, Ronnie, Johnny. Dope interview, but Biv always been the spokesman. Shout to the crew for chilling on that “pause” sh!t.

[@casonbrown6239]

Facts that pause crap is whack 😂

[@fab084eva]

Mike Bivins!!! Epic interview...looking forward to the Documentary. This is definitely for the books M. Hoffa 7 team

[@King_Kofi]

"It ain't that you ignorant. You just don't know who to know to know to get to who you need to know. " Quote of century. Excellent show.

[@yeahisaidit5633]

You tripping! But I get it !😂

[@misterelom]

You got a classic one right here Math! Shout out to Mike Bivins, one of the GOATs in the game for real!

[@ousmanedanfo6304]

Michael Bivins is a living legend!

[@nomi4560]

They have known each other since they were kids. They are family. Family have fights but at the end of the day it's all love. NE learned as they went along. The key is to make sure everyone has their own space to grow. Everyone met back at the Mothership every few years but they all do their own thing, have their own projects. I've been down since 1983. They would fight but we were ALWAYS getting a message to them one way or another that "y'all gonna have to work that $hit out because WE AIN'T GOING NOWHERE!" Even Ralph said if it wasn't for the fans they would have broken up long ago.

[@mookiemookie3758]

If math and the crew can get new edition all in one room that’ll be a great one 🔥🔥. MB can really tell a story !

[@KarenCooper-tn3il]

Great interview -- watched NE come up because I'm from Boston, and Ronnie attended high school with me. So proud of all you have achieved and your contributions to the industry. You've never forgotten where you came from, and you clearly have lots of love for each other.

[@Klasik489]

Mike is a great story teller! He has to come back with New Edition! This interview is so 🔥🔥🔥 MEO Got one with this!!

[@mookiemookie3758]

yeah if they get them all in one room that’ll be wild 🔥🔥

[@Klasik489]

@@mookiemookie3758 Facts!!

[@domino2oh-riginal]

Myself born in 1983 these guys were my first images of success being black& young and mind you my oldest uncle is in the legendary group The O'Jays but New Edition was the most relatable that I could see on tv and hear on the radio. From about 83 to 89 I constantly saw Cool It Now Mr. Telephone Man and Candy Girl... Always n rotation

[@jessejames1314]

Yo me too, 1981 I came to earth, so you already know ✌️

[@DOTcalm614]

I'm 3.23.83 from C.O ..(same shh)

[@roselynholloway7863]

Who is your uncle

[@domino2oh-riginal]

@@roselynholloway7863 walter williams sr.

[@monicatownsend6119]

Mike Biv is a iconic Legend period🎉🎉🎉 luv NE for life!!!!

[@charlesjohnson536]

'MICHAEL BIVINS IS HERE .. AND I'M RUNNING THE SHOW .. BELL BIV DEVOE .. NOW U KNOW .. AYO .. SLICK BLOW' ..

[@wiillyism]

Pause

[@classickoriginal1086]

@@wiillyismIt’s a lyric. Everything isn’t a pause

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

​@@classickoriginal1086It's more than just a lyric, it's an old old school term meaning "sing." But even back in the day, it still.sounded funny 😂

[@travallen5481]

This is what interviews are about. NE got their flowers. Let's give them their crowns! They are kings!

[@dmvmsprlady]

I really enjoyed this interview My favorite group of all times

[@soundcloudofficial5930]

This one of the best interviews I have ever seen HANDS DOWN!!!!!

[@MrJavon712]

Biv a straight up legend and one of the best interviews

[@TheGeminiQueen527]

Amazing interview with Biv. I grew up right along with them from Candy Girl in 7th grade until now. I am so proud of him and all of NE for their accomplishments. They have stood the test of time.

[@82Brooklyn7]

New Edition definitely was the epitome of classic r&b with timeless gems definitely was a 🔥🔥🔥 time to be around and r&b was actually alive now it's completely dead but salute to Michael Bivins the whole New Edition and Matt Hoffa and the whole podcast 💯

[@casonbrown6239]

Mike Bivens always embodied the hip hop culture salute 🫡 to New Edition and Salute 🫡 to My Expert Opinion to cranking out these dope interviews

[@PBCkiller23]

Real life, Nostalgia I grow up to N.E and all of micheal Bivins work love this guy one of the real music Pioneers I played poison on the box like a million times when it first came out it was like something you never seen or heard before great memories right there in thanks micheal Bivins for gracing us with your Presents hip hop & RNB Royalty

[@Robbillstan]

Mike Biv in the building!!! Keep doing it Math!!! Salute to the highest!!!

[@stevennunn5690]

This was a dope interview! I appreciate the way Biv could explain sequentially the history of the group…..he’s a great storyteller!

[@larryspicerjr3377]

Peace n love to math n crew. U fellas continue to be blessed n continue blessing us with these masterpiece interviews. Mike Biv is living legend

[@queman6583]

Mike Bivins always been smooth as silk! Real genuine brother…

[@remizart]

I love how they just let the interview breathe! Soooo many priceless gems popped off! Great job… love Mike!

[@BigHomieDJVIP]

This the one her Mike Biv been HipHop,ever since I seen him in Eric B And Rakims The Ghetto video I knew he different than the rest

[@snowpoodie2870]

Great Interview Michael Bivins Is Roxbury Boston Legend He Seems Down To Earth And Humble Man New Edition Is One Of My Favorite RNB Pop Groups Of All Time Michael Bivins Also A Good A&R Businessman

[@cwin721]

Solid interview. Its so many questions that could have been followed up on though. Ne4lifer!!! Cant wait to see Mike's documentary

[@clarencedsmith]

Both my parents would spend HOURS Breaking down modern day groups and or brands YMCMB Migos QC ect. ect. They would obviously give them they flowers but would always bring it back saying but there will NEVER be another NEW EDITION RUN

[@namesalieas]

Really dug this sit down Biv. As youngins way back in the early 90s, me and my best friends starting making routines when BBD came out…was a fun time

[@reuelyasharahla12]

1:57:32 "We here to drop jewels, right?" Ayo son, it's official! This is the # 1 M.E.O. episode of all time. 🏆 Too many jewels dropped. Excellency. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@goolly1]

Monumental conversation! Michael Bivins, the legend!

[@Sirrah9]

Two hours went by fast. Wish the interview was longer. Definitely need Ricky and Ronnie up there. And then a New Edition interview. lol So many stories individually and collectively from the groups.

[@jeanroyster-hills7387]

As alwasys, excelent intervies. so good to hear brothers talk real talk, lots of history. glad we written our own. keep up the great work. um 71.

[@gmotif6]

The drums on “Word to the mother” crazy…That whole Poison Album was crazy.

[@roha5331]

This interview takes me back. I spent so many years as a performer. I met Biv and Rico many years back. Never got a chance to work with you but I did do a show at NSU with Tonya Biv. Great show Math. One

[@Destyn2b]

He's right, us ne4lifers go hard in the paint for our guys. That's because they have always shown us so much love and always shout us out. I can't wait for the documentary! #OGCandyGirl

[@debraharriott6558]

The best R&B / HipHop this is how it's done ✔️ 🙌 Yes that ! 50s mix with 90s .. 50th anniversary ❤️

[@HIMAY10NENCE]

Bobby Brown and Rick James two wild & crazy Aquarius men . Love it

[@johncid7235]

Great interview!! Grew up on NE. The amount of “pause”moments is hilarious. Everybody laughing in the background but ain’t wanna disrespect the OG. We older man, we don’t play that game. Our slang different.

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Math you did your thang with this one Mike Bivins is Awesome!

[@clipped-n-shipped2293]

This IS THE BEST PODCAST so far !

[@kingdavide.9250]

Life long fan of N.E. but man B.B.D. are them dudes. Me and my two homies I thought we were them. Our crew name was T.M.D. aka Too Much Dopeness( Terry,Mike ,Dave). I used to have the 360 waves cause of my man Biv.

[@RoyalCopper]

Peace to Mike Biv! Always had Respect for this bro and this interview was everything I expected it to be! Much HOmage! Peace to Math and the Squad

[@beverlyx9546]

Great Interview Math Hoffa Growing 👑❤️🫡.

[@tederickjames4707]

EXCELLENT....That's all I can say!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@darlingnicki6923]

Thank you for this interview. I remember the feeling BBD gave me as a kid and how I always loved Mike for creating the East Coast family with ABC. They were a moment. The first click of R&B artist. Mike Bivins is a music legend.

[@debraharriott6558]

Mike gave Real Talk how to keep loyalty 💯 % unified team! No one can't separate New Edition Love ❤️ always Conquers. Ya Heard.

[@walterwilliams5304]

I like how Mile keeps it so real and transparent!!

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

Mike bivins is a real one I wished they would've addressed that guy story

[@FlyAwayChi]

Facts, more and more I wish I had a podcast cause these dudes don't ask the right questions

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

@@FlyAwayChi yep they don't I agree

[@PlayerAssTre]

That would have been a great question & story.

[@PlayerAssTre]

That would have been a great question & story.

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

@@PlayerAssTre facrs

[@leronnspaternalpresencepod5247]

Great interview, guys! Anyone Black men who grew up in the NE era is a fan of New Edition. We all wanted to be them! Thanks Mike Biv!

[@damienchaney-ub3li]

Boston legend in the building salute from Adidas park Boston

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Jagged Edge stated the NE were their favorite they named one of their Albums JE Heartbreak.

[@thunderouso6662]

I enjoy the guests who have 30 plus years in the business, well seasoned and articulate. One of the Jackson's would be great.

[@chaslove143]

🔥 Episode with one of the greats!

[@601downsouth]

Absolutely love and appreciate genuine brotherhood its always a good vibe

[@garfieldharrison510]

Great interview and educational Michael Bivens is a historic fgure in the worlld of Pop Music. He's unapolegetically Black. I got nothing but respect for him and his Brothers. I was up there in 1990.1991 when they dropped Poison. They really got that going well. The story of Bell, Biv, Devoe is a music industry dream story. That's a movie.

[@beverlyx9546]

Great Interview Math Hoffa 👑❤️

[@dellshonewilson6187]

This brings more light as far is the movie is concerned

[@erickharris9239]

Mike You, Did Your Thing. Peace, & Blessings.

[@tonywiggs1139]

Yeah, this one was pretty Legendary...from the very beginning to the last parable at the very end. Pure fire from one of the best of my generation!! 🔥🔥

[@debraharriott6558]

Mike showed how economic legacy! When you know the right people to network with for continued 💰!

[@Yasmeen811]

Patiently waiting for this🔥🔥🔥

[@crwnsrings007]

Just turned10 11 yrs old when poison came out I bought this and LL’s Jingglin’ baby 89-90’ my favorite yr s growing up triple fat goose era! 😮‍💨

[@quebusiness72k]

THIS WAS SUPER NICE AND REAL TOUCHING INTERESTING INTERVIEW. GREAT JOB GUYS 👍👍👍

[@Ty-e_the_kingsta.]

I'm praying for the busta rhymes interview, Just putting it out there my g. Luv from Nz yall. Best podcast EVER.

[@gorgiodelmont1719]

Cool interview !! Would've been doper if they would've spoke about the Home Again album. Which from top to bottom may be their strongest body of work EVER musically,sonically and vocally

[@BigdogGaming-sm3lj]

That home again album is their best album ever. Sonically it is their apex in terms of their vocals and their personal individual musical expressions. To be honest i don't even think that they can ever do another exceptional album like that again. The only time i think they could was between 2004 to 2010. Bobby was still Bobby as far as his vocal energy. Now that time has passed. Everyone is older and vocally they're not there no more to have that home again sonically sound. Great interview these guys change the landscape of music.

[@KingBeastBDE]

This was a dope ass interview!! It needs way more views 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dmvmsprlady]

My favorite podcast

[@MelSterling717]

This interview was epically dope!!! Mike Bivins is solid dude. I felt like I was there. That was real barbershop shit. This easily looking like one of the best pods out! Shout 2 #MEO

[@justinhudson1736]

Nah math you changing the game man !!!

[@markcartel]

Definitely a dope interview. I wanted them to ask him why BBD went in such a different direction for the second album.

[@bigpl412]

That second album was a big let down compared to the first.

[@jmuchiha]

I’ve seen Mike say in other interviews that he just wasn’t into the album process as he was on the Poison album. He was on his “Executive Mike” thing, while Ricky and Ron was in album mode. All 3 of them said that they were not being their authentic selves either, “Hootie Mack” was their term for weed, but they weren’t bold enough to openly talk about how they were living at the time. That’s why it sounds different. They were growing up still, but didn’t embrace it fully. I believe Mike says this on his interview with the Breakfast Club

[@markcartel]

@@jmuchiha Thanks for that info. I’m gonna look for that interview.

[@timmcrocker1771]

Man that ending had me smiling like a mofo! What black man can’t relate to the barbershop! Great interview Math!

[@melindamullins9272]

this was a great interview we love the back stories.

[@josephclayton2225]

I use to want to be IN BBD so damn bad back in the day! Their style was life for me, Mike and Rick swag was what I wanted to look like.

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

Busta rhymes ghost wrote for them

[@majorant102]

Salute my brother 🙏🏾 💯 still catching up lol

[@jlobryan6566]

Such an honest interview. I love it!

[@DJ--ALLDAY]

🔥🔥Math🔥🔥 N.E. (w The Force M.D.'s) ushered in that R&B / HIP-HOP genre 1st, ☝Now U know u gotta get The rest of the crew on Individually so we get their stories

[@oskamadison]

SUPREME facts!!

[@toddgoza3522]

Dope interview one of my favorite groups always did dig mike swag!

[@rahfiyawhite426]

Out of my mind on BUSTA ALBUM IS MY FAVORITE !!!!!!!!!! SONG ON THE ALBUM

[@MrBigjoejay]

NE Heartbreak and Poison definitely played a major role in the soundtrack of my life. 🫡 Mike Biv.

[@JK47.23]

One of the greatest ever. 💯

[@syedhassan2577]

Mike Biv is a dope storyteller...shoutout to the crew for letting him go with little to no interrupt

[@henryhudson4965]

I'm 50 I Love when there's have a guest from My generation 👑 9:07

[@XNOW716]

The greatest show in the world World WOrld WORld WORLd WORLD!!!!

[@tryans27]

Great interview! Thank God this was my introduction to hip hop

[@kevinglenn29687]

The best one so far

[@phillipmcfarlane1392]

THIS WAS THE BEST ONE...SO FAR.....WE NEED BUSTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JS_Speaks]

You don’t get to much better than that interview fellas. You had to stay to hear all of that shit. I even went to the bathroom on the 5 minute bathroom break. Great job!!

[@ryanh3475]

Michael Bivins here and I'm the star of the show....great interview.

[@valerieealey8524]

Micheal Bivins is a real one. NE For Life since 1983! Act like you know!

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

Mike a solid real dude

[@AntoineMckethan-jv5hp]

Bob WAS on some Eddie Cane shihh😮😮

[@Harlem1mentality]

Man I keep renewing my damn membership ever other month lmao

[@ronniewest838]

Religiously Dope‼️