In the most memorable performance of his career, K-Ci Hailey is shirtless, wearing a backward baseball cap, two earrings in each ear and blue boxer shorts mushrooming out over low-slung black jeans. At times, he struts around with a cane. The pendant dangling from the gold chain around his neck bears the logo of his group, Jodeci. Vocal brilliance, mature restraint, vigorous performance, supreme confidence — it would be a master class if anyone were able to study it, learn from it and replicate it. Not likely. Dalvin Donald and Dalvin DeGrate — though at times it could feel like a one-man band, with K-Ci as the tempestuous alpha. They begin on stools, contemplative, maybe a little drained. JoJo, the placater in the family, with a pager clipped into his right jeans pocket, introduces the song almost sheepishly. K-Ci revs into gear with some vamps, but JoJo takes the early reins with sugar-sweet coos. He gets four lines in like this — technically precise, tender, heavy with the sense of regret just around the corner.
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We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Natives of Charlotte, North Carolina, all four members toured the South as young boys singing gospel music, and even recorded albums. Both families belonged to the Pentecostal church, and the DeGrates' father was a minister. The boys were able to hear each other's gospel songs played on the radio, and were eventually introduced through girlfriends as teenagers. However, when they did meet, K-Ci was with a girl Dalvin had been dating, and a fight nearly broke out. At age 16, DeVante ran away to Minneapolis to get a job in Prince 's organization, but was refused.
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They are planning to release the record before the event. The group felt now was a good time to put out a song discouraging domestic violence. Despite recording dozens of songs together over the last 18 years, the group did not feel that they had a cohesive body of work for their fourth studio album. People will be pleasantly surprised. Fans can expect to hear their artistic growth. As with their earlier work, most of the music will be self-produced. However, Dalvin confirms that Timbaland, who was discovered by DeVante, will collaborate.
Dalvin , K-Ci , and JoJo. Formed in in Charlotte , North Carolina, Jodeci's members began their musical careers as two duos of brothers and, after years of limited success, joined forces. After signing with Uptown Records in , the group began to work on their debut album, Forever My Lady , which brought them mainstream success with the Billboard Hot single " Come and Talk to Me " and the album's titular track. Jodeci would incorporate hip hop soul , gospel and new jack swing into their music, which led to the group featured prominently with hip hop artists during the s. The receptionist kept saying she couldn't help me". The members soon drove to New York City with a song, 3 tape demo, anticipating a signing deal with upstart Uptown Records. Swing later commented on the signing, "we didn't have an appointment but I knew what Uptown was, and I wanted us to be there.
