If Boyz II Men are portrayed as a clean-cut, wholesome R&B vocal group, then Jodeci's wild, sexual, bad-boy image represents the other side of the coin. Made up of two sets of brothers, the group's name is a consolidation of three members' aliases: "JoJo" Hailey, Donald "DeVante Swing" DeGrate, and Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey; the group also includes Dalvin DeGrate. Natives of Charlotte, NC, all four members toured the South as young boys singing gospel music, even recording 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 eventually were 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. The Hailey brothers and DeVante started hanging out together, partying and talking about making R&B records together, coming up with the name Jodeci at this time.
At age 16, DeVante ran away to Minneapolis to get a job in Prince's organization, but was refused. He returned to Charlotte, where he wrote a song and recorded JoJo singing it. The two planned on going to New York to shop the demo around by themselves, but both K-Ci and Dalvin decided to tag along at the last minute. By the time they got to New York, they had demo recordings of 29 songs, which they brought to the offices of Uptown Entertainment. They were almost rejected, but rapper Heavy D overheard the tape and talked Uptown president Andre Harrell into hearing the group. Harrell was impressed, and just like that, Jodeci signed a recording contract. In 1991, they recorded Forever My Lady, which featured the gold single "Come and Talk to Me" and went on to sell over three million copies. A minor feud resulted over the band's follow-up album, Diary of a Mad Band; Jodeci, unhappy with their treatment by Uptown, flirted with the idea of leaving for Dr. Dre's Death Row Records, which resulted in almost zero promotion for their new album. It didn't matter much, as Diary went platinum. The group's troubles got worse in 1993; DeVante and K-Ci were involved in an incident with a woman K-Ci met at a club and brought back to DeVante's apartment. The woman filed charges against the two, saying that K-Ci had threatened her and fondled her breast, while DeVante pointed a gun at her. Both pleaded guilty, but that wasn't all; shortly afterwards, DeVante's house was robbed of over 160,000 dollars in jewelry and clothes as the singer was held with guns in his mouth and at the back of his head.
Jodeci's third album, The Show, the After Party, the Hotel, was released in the summer of 1995. DeVante also was afforded the opportunity to work with Al Green, one of his idols, writing and producing the song "Could This Be the Love." ~ Steve Huey, Rovi
Jodeci Albums:
* 1991: Forever My Lady #18 US (3x platinum)
* 1993: Diary of a Mad Band #3 US (2x platinum)
* 1995: The Show, The After Party, The Hotel #2 US (platinum)
* 2005: Back to The Future: The Very Best of Jodeci (300,000)
Jodeci Singles:
* 1991: "Gotta Love"
* 1991: "Stay" (US #41, R&B #1)
* 1991: "Forever My Lady" (US #25, R&B #1)
* 1991: "Come and Talk to Me" (US #11, R&B #1)
* 1993: "Cry For You" (US #15, R&B #1)
* 1993: "Feenin'" (US #25, R&B #2)
* 1993: "Lately" (US #4, R&B #1)
* 1993: "Let's Go Through the Motions" (US #65)
* 1994: "What About Us" (R&B #14)
* 1995: "Freek'n You" (US #14, R&B #3)
* 1995: "Love U 4 Life"
* 1996: "Get on Up" (US #22, R&B #4)
Jodeci Side-Projects:
(K-Ci & JoJo)
* 1997: Love Always
* 1999: It's Real
* 2000: X
* 2002: Emotional
* 2005: All My Life "Their Greatest Hits"
(Dalvin Degrate)
* 2000: Met.A.Mor.Phic
(K-Ci Solo)
* 2006: My Book
Every Moment
Jodeci Lyrics
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Through the years a lot of things changed
We shared the love like a melody
My sweetest moments are in your ear with me
Give me all of me
Giving you all of me too
Trusting me, trusting you
Every moment is so sweet
When you're laying next to me
Our hearts beating as one
Nothing we can't overcome
Every time I look at you
Your smile lets me know you feel me too
Anything you wanna be
I can do it because you're right here next to me
Give me all of me
Giving you all of me too
Trusting me
In my life
Every moment is so sweet
When you're laying next to me
Our hearts beating as one
Nothing we can't overcome
The sun, the moon, the stars
It can't compare to you and me
'Cause you are my everything
And I can't explain
(And I can't complain)
You never out of range
The wind, the rain, the sea
It just can't move like you and me baby
So cold when you feel the breeze
When you're laying next to me baby
Chills come constantly
Every moment is so sweet
When you're laying next to me
Our hearts beating as one
Nothing we can't overcome
I'm lying here, waiting for you
Girl you can get it any time you want it
I'm lying here, waiting for you
Girl you can get it any time you want it
I'm lying here, waiting for you
Girl you can get it any time you want it
I'm lying here, waiting for you
Girl you can get it any time you want it
In the song "Every Moment" by Jodeci, the lyrics explore the theme of timeless love and the importance of being present in every moment. The first verse describes the material possessions that have come and gone over the years but emphasizes that the shared love between the two individuals in the relationship is constant and precious. The chorus highlights the sweetness of being close to a loved one, feeling their heart beat alongside yours and the sense of overcoming anything together. The second verse deepens the emotional connection between the two, as the singer expresses that being with their partner makes them feel like anything is possible and that they can achieve anything together. The bridge intensifies the focus on the importance of the relationship as it compares the love shared between them to the grandeur of the sun, moon, stars and elements of nature, emphasizing that nothing else can compare to the love they share.
Overall, the lyrics of "Every Moment" speak to the importance of cherishing every moment spent with someone you love and how it can create a bond that feels unbreakable. The song also stresses the importance of trust in a relationship, especially when the individual can rely on their partner to always have their back.
Line by Line Meaning
Cars, clothes, girls and games
We were once into material things and distractions.
Through the years a lot of things changed
As time went by, we opted to focus on each other rather than our materialistic lifestyles.
We shared the love like a melody
Our love was harmoniously expressed and shared with each other.
My sweetest moments are in your ear with me
My fondest memories are intertwined with the sound of your voice in my head.
Give me all of me
I'm willing to put everything that I have in me to give you my all.
Giving you all of me too
I'm also trusting you with my whole being.
Trusting me, trusting you
We can depend on each other's strength and fidelity.
In my life
You're an indispensable part of my existence.
Every moment is so sweet
Every second spent with you is special and delightful.
When you're laying next to me
My happiness is increased when you're physically close to me.
Our hearts beating as one
Our connection is deep and we're in sync with each other.
Nothing we can't overcome
As a team, we have the power to conquer any challenge that comes our way.
Every time I look at you
Whenever I glance at you, I feel more intimate with you.
Your smile lets me know you feel me too
You communicating with me nonverbally through your smile satisfied my desire for intimacy.
Anything you wanna be
I'm always up for any challenge to fulfill your desires.
I can do it because you're right here next to me
I'm motivated by your presence, and I'm ready to support you to the fullest since you're physically close.
The sun, the moon, the stars
The celestial bodies in the sky do not compare to your significance in my life.
It can't compare to you and me
Our bond is unique and can't be compared to anything or anyone else.
'Cause you are my everything
I treasure you and everything you represent in my life.
And I can't explain (And I can't complain)
I'm overwhelmed by the love I feel for you, and I'm not dissatisfied in any way.
You never out of range
Your presence is always felt and significant in my life.
The wind, the rain, the sea
Even the most powerful elements of nature can't rival our deep connection.
It just can't move like you and me baby
Our bond is exceptionalโ it can't be replicated or replaced by anything.
So cold when you feel the breeze
When I'm not with you, I feel emotionally distant and cold.
When you're laying next to me baby
But when we're together, I feel warm and comforted.
Chills come constantly
Whenever we're together, I'm overwhelmed with a positive and thrilling sensation.
I'm lying here, waiting for you
I'm eagerly anticipating your return to me.
Girl you can get it any time you want it
I'm willing to provide you with whatever you need whenever you desire it.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dalvin DeGrate, Devante Degrate
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rotunda Morgan
Why didnโt this song get the recognition it deserved! Itโs total ๐ฅ ๐ฅ ๐ฅ
Reginald Walker
MY favorite RnB song of 2015!..๐๐ฟ๐ฅ๐ฏ
VictoryLap
Because they are singing a song that is meant for traditional 90s women to modern women. Modern women do not deserve this type of music , they are too masculine and manipulative like Jada
Kane
@VictoryLap ๐ณโฆdamn
Vanity Style
Right!
Amc Women's Ministry
You have to sell out for all that
B Morgan
We're still listening in 2022!!!! ๐บ๐พ๐ค๐ถ I got hooked after my first listen when this first came out. I love that they still had their Jodeci flavor/sound on this track. ๐ฅ
Jrenee Carson
Yessssssss this my shit
Willie
Exactly, they need to get their act together . I miss them
B Morgan
@Jrenee Carson Seriously though. ๐๐พ๐๐พ