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
Fun 2 Nite
Jodeci Lyrics
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against the wall
the air is filled
but yet the core is small
i seem the way that you
freaking all my homies
the way you lookin at me
told me that you want me
i'll give anything to take you'
on the dance floor with me tonight
this is your night, tonight
everything's gonna be alright
girl let your body loose
let go and feel the groove
this is your night, tonight
everything's gonna be alright
girl let your body loose
let go and feel the groove
i just wanna have fun 2 nite
we can have fun 2 nite
i just wanna have fun 2 nite
we can have fun 2 nite
i just wanna have fun 2 nite
we can have fun 2 nite
i just wanna have fun 2 nite
we can have fun 2 nite
the moet and alize
let's go to my crib
where we can play games
that'll make you wanna keep secrets
come on, girl let's do this
but i'm tellin you we can do
some crazy things if you want
girl your body so damn tight
come home with me tonight
this is your night, tonight
everything's gonna be alright
girl let your body loose
let go and feel the groove
i just wanna have fun 2 nite
we can have fun 2 nite
yeah, baby don't stop
j-o-d-e-c-i bout to make ya hot
like that like that
come on baby
i got my crew with me
we get your girls and we can ah
get it on all through the night
damn right,
we can go back and forth, back and forth
The lyrics of Jodeci's song "Fun 2 Nite" are about a man who sees a beautiful woman at a party and wants to have fun with her. He stands against the wall and observes her before realizing that she is interested in him too. He invites her to come and dance with him and promises to make it a night to remember. He desires to have fun and let loose with her.
The song's chorus repeats the message of having fun and letting go of inhibitions. The man wants the woman to enjoy the night and not worry about anything else. The lyrics are sensual and suggestive, as the man talks about going to his crib to play games and do crazy things with her. The party and fun atmosphere in the song suggest that the two are looking for a casual encounter without any strings attached.
The lyrics are straightforward and unapologetic, representing the era in which the song was released. It portrays the desire to indulge in pleasure and have fun without any emotional attachment. Overall, "Fun 2 Nite" is a lighthearted and catchy song that captures the essence of the '90s era.
Line by Line Meaning
here i stand
I am standing here
against the wall
I am standing against the wall
the air is filled
The atmosphere is lively
but yet the core is small
Despite the lively atmosphere, there aren't many people here
i seem the way that you
I noticed how you behave
freaking all my homies
You are attracting the attention of my friends
the way you lookin at me
The way you are looking at me
told me that you want me
Your gaze suggests that you are interested in me
so come on girl and get with me
Let's get together
i'll give anything to take you'
I am willing to do anything to be with you
on the dance floor with me tonight
Let's dance together tonight
this is your night, tonight
This evening belongs to you
everything's gonna be alright
Everything will be okay
girl let your body loose
Relax and let go of any tension in your body
let go and feel the groove
Allow yourself to feel the rhythm of the music
i just wanna have fun 2 nite
I just want to enjoy myself tonight
we can have fun 2 nite
We can enjoy ourselves together tonight
the moet and alize
Alcoholic beverages
let's go to my crib
Come to my residence
where we can play games
We can engage in various activities
that'll make you wanna keep secrets
Activities that may be kept secret
come on, girl let's do this
Let's do this together
but i'm tellin you we can do
However, I must inform you that we can do
some crazy things if you want
If you desire, we can engage in wild activities
girl your body so damn tight
You have an attractive figure
come home with me tonight
Join me at my place tonight
yeah, baby don't stop
Yes, keep moving and don't stop
j-o-d-e-c-i bout to make ya hot
The band is about to get you excited
like that like that
Just like that
come on baby
Let's go, my dear
i got my crew with me
I am accompanied by my friends
we get your girls and we can ah
We can also bring your friends along
get it on all through the night
We can have a good time all night long
damn right,
Absolutely
we can go back and forth, back and forth
We can dance together and have a good time
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE BROWN, ROBERT BELL, RONALD BELL, JAMES TAYLOR, EARL TOON, DENNIS THOMAS, CLAYDES SMITH, MEEKAAEEL MUHAMMAD, DALVIN DEGRATE, CEDRIC R. HAILEY
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