Another Bad Creation

Another Bad Creation (sometimes called ABC for short) was an American hip-hop and new jack swing group from Atlanta who were active in the early 1990s. They were one of the first major pre-teen boy bands in the early 1990s and were discovered by Michael Bivins of Bell Biv DeVoe. The group consisted of Chris Sellers, Marliss (Mark), Demetrius Pugh (Red), David Shelton, Romell Chapman, Adrian Witcher (G.A.). ABC rose to fame with their debut album, Coolin' at the Playground Ya Know! (1991), which featured hit singles "Iesha" and "Playground". Their music blended New Jack Swing with youthful, playful lyrics, often depicting childhood crushes and schoolyard life. The group was signed to Biv 10 Records, a label founded by Michael Bivins under Motown Records. They were also part of The East Coast Family, a collective of Bivins' artists that included Boyz II Men, MC Brains, and later 702. In 1992, they participated in the collaborative single "1-4-All-4-1", which showcased the talent on Biv 10 Records. ABC's success directly influenced later young rap and R&B acts, including Kris Kross and IMx. They also paved the way for younger hip-hop duos such as Illegal and Kronic, who adopted a tougher rap style while maintaining the youthful energy that ABC introduced.