R&B group New Edition, minus Bobby Brown, has signed a distribution deal with Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records.

An album, expected to be released in the spring of 2003, will feature a re-united lineup that includes Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant, Bad Boy said in a press release.

“New Edition carved the path for what we know to be R & B today and are living legends,” said Diddy. “I look forward to working with all the members closely on their new album and re-introducing the world to a brand new New Edition. This new collaboration will inevitably make music history.”

Diddy will also produce the album, with guest producers such as Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

“We are thrilled to be working with Diddy on the next phase of our career and look forward to bringing new music and a fresh sound to our fans,” said New Edition.

There is no official word as to why Bobby Brown opted not to be a part of this group.






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