"Gangsta" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe, issued as a stand-alone single in 1993 via MCA Records. The song peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100.[5] The song was also featured on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air during the group's guest appearance in the Season 2 episode "The Butler Did It".
| "Gangsta" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Single by Bell Biv DeVoe | ||||
| Released | 1992[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1991[2] | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:29 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
| |||
| Producer(s) |
| |||
| Bell Biv DeVoe singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "Gangsta" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
The official music video for the song was directed by Lionel C. Martin.[6]
Chart positions
| Chart (1993)[5] | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 17 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] | 11 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 21 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) | 22 |
| US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) | 13 |