It’s like an episode of “Where Are They Now” as the producer was spotted in Vegas after a concert headlined by The Jacksons. After reports of him being arrested for drugs and alcohol on two separate occasions, apparently, not only is he working on new music, he’s also chillin with The Jacksons! Dalvin…until now! (well, DeVante, anyway). But not much was documented about the whereabouts of the other Jodeci two members Devante Swing and Mr. The “Every Moment” video, shot on a beautiful snow-filled setting in Aspen, Colorado, was directed by Hype Williams, who helmed the visuals for “Feenin’,” and displays Jodeci in their splendor, signifying their style and trademark fashion with an homage shot that’s reminiscent of “Forever My Lady.” The Past, The Present, The Future, their new 12-track album, features co-production by Timbaland on two tracks and collaborations with B.o.B and Liana Banks, is available March 31, and is filled with burgeoning fan favorites, including “Body Parts,” “Stress Reliever,” and “Checkin For You.”Įmbark on Jodeci’s continued journey, from the past, in the present and into the future.So, former Jodeci members K-Ci and JoJo are fairly visual, as they’ve released a meagerly-performing album last fall called My Brother’s Keeper, and recently, Timbaland confirmed he’s working on a new Jodeci album. We add new ingredients but we keep the same mold.” “And Jodeci has always been a trendsetter and we continue to do that.
“If you’re a trendsetter, you don’t have to follow the trends,” explains Dalvin. The driving chorus (Every moment is so sweet/When you’re laying next to me/Our hearts beating as one/Nothing we can’t overcome) and heartfelt lyrics are a throwback to their best work, with production that’s as effortlessly current as any modern Top 40 hit without trying to chase today’s sound.
Jodeci’s current offering, “Every Moment,” produced by DeVante and featuring K-Ci’s high-powered lead vocals sets the pace for The Past, The Present, The Future. Entertainment Weekly labeled the set transcendent and Vibe said the album captured the “hearts (and panties) of a nation of young ladies.” Their follow-up, 1995’s The Show, the Afterparty, the Hotel was a fitting wrap to their trilogy, with sexy anthems like “Freek’n You” and wedding-powering ballads such as “Love U 4 Life.” Their sophomore effort, Diary of a Mad Band (1993), saw the band evolve DeVante’s songwriting (“My Heart Belongs To U,” “What About Us”) was richer and the depths of emotion evoked by K-Ci and JoJo’s vocals (“Cry For You,” “Alone”) were deeper. Their debut album, Forever My Lady (1991), shifted the R&B landscape with its mix of gospel-tinged vocals over bouncy synth production.īoasting three breakout singles, in “Stay,” “Come and Talk to Me” and the title track, Jodeci established themselves as the leading soul voices of the decade. Soul Train Awards 2014: Chris Brown Wins Big, Jodeci Brings ’90s R&B Nostalgia, Kool & The Gang Honored Billboard. That car raced out of the gates in the early ‘90s. The 2014 edition was a bit more old school than previous installments. As far as the group, it’s like a well-oiled antique car. I was producing for Mariah Carey and DeVante had all his things going on behind the scenes. Just don’t call their new album, The Past, The Present, The Future (Sphinx Music Entertainment/Epic Records), a comeback. Fans not only stayed, but they were again checking for them. The group is once-in-a-lifetime and current in equal measure. Buy and sell your Jodeci concert tickets today. So when Jodeci took the stage at the 2014 Soul Train Awards for a classic medley and to premiere “Nobody Wins,” featuring B.o.B, the cheers were instantly recognizable. Jodeci tickets for the upcoming concert tour are on sale at StubHub. The North Carolina quartet is the modern bar for a string of superstars-including Chris Brown, Drake and Justin Bieber. Dalvin were collectively out of the spotlight, their influence on music and pop culture was inescapable.
It’s been 20 years nearly 7,000 days and a generation since Jodeci laced up their Timberland boots and rocked side-to-side as a unit while delivering a chorus in perfect harmony.
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