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
I’m Still Waiting
Jodeci Lyrics
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since I touched a lady
and I'm still waiting
for you to come back to me
now will you forgive me
for the wrong I've done
and let's try again
to make it last so long
I'm still waiting
for you to come back to love
to fulfill this life
we're dreaming of
so don't wait
another day might be too long
don't rush
go slow so nothing goes wrong
listen baby
I can't wait
to feel your love again
cause you can stop this pain
that I've been feeling
so let's start all over
and put the past behind
and make a love to stand
to the test of time
I'm still waiting
for you to come back to love
to fulfill this life, yeah
we're dreaming of
and these feelings are so very strong
another day might be too long
go slow so nothing goes wrong
I just can't take it no more, baby
the feel of your warm embrace, baby
I'm still waiting on you
I'm still waiting
for you to come back to love (ohhh, yes I am)
to fulfill this life (that we're dreaming of)
we're dreaming of
so baby, please don't wait, baby baby
another day might be too long (my arms are open wide)
go slow so nothing goes wrong
sometimes I get so lonely want to call you, baby
just a little love is all I need
yeahhhhh
another day might be too long
go slow so nothing goes wrong
just a little love is all I need (my arms are open wide)
just a little love is all I need
yeah
woh ohhhhh
the feel of your warm embrace
I'm still waiting
for you to come back to love
to fulfill this life
we're dreaming of
(repeat chorus until fade)
The lyrics of Jodeci's song "I’m Still Waiting" express the longing of the singer for the return of a lost love. It has been a long time since he touched a lady and he desperately wants his partner to return to him. He is asking for forgiveness for the mistakes he made and wants to start fresh again. The singer says he cannot wait to feel the love of his partner because it will take away the pain he has been feeling. He wants to forget the past and make a love that will last longer this time. The singer expresses the strength of his feelings by saying that he just can't take it anymore and that another day might be too long. He wants to take things slow this time so that nothing goes wrong.
The song is a mix of R&B and soulful sounds, which were popular in the late 80s and early 90s. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of losing a loved one and is hoping for a second chance. The song was a hit when it was released and still resonates with people today. The emotions poured into the lyrics and the soothing melody make it a timeless piece.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been so long since I touched a lady
It has been a significant amount of time since I have had intimate contact with a woman
and I'm still waiting for you to come back to me
I am patiently waiting for you to return to me and our relationship
now will you forgive me for the wrong I've done
I am asking for your forgiveness for any mistakes I have made in our relationship
and let's try again to make it last so long
Let us make an effort to rekindle our relationship and make it last indefinitely
I'm still waiting for you to come back to love
I am eagerly waiting for you to return to our loving relationship
to fulfill this life we're dreaming of
Together, we have aspirations for a certain type of life, and I believe that can only be achieved with our love
so don't wait another day might be too long
I urge you not to wait any longer as time is of the essence in our relationship
don't rush go slow so nothing goes wrong
Take your time and do not hurry, ensuring that we do not make any further mistakes or misjudgments
listen baby I can't wait to feel your love again
My desire to feel your love again is so strong, I just can't wait
cause you can stop this pain that I've been feeling
Your love has the power to alleviate the emotional pain I have been feeling without you
so let's start all over and put the past behind
Together, let's begin anew and forget about any past mistakes or pains
and make a love to stand to the test of time
Let us build a love that can withstand the trials and tribulations of time
sometimes I get so lonely want to call you, baby
Occasionally, I feel very alone and have an urge to contact you, my love
just a little love is all I need yeahhhhh
All I need to feel better is a small amount of your love and affection
just a little love is all I need yeah woh ohhhhh
Once again, I emphasize that just a small amount of your love and affection would make all the difference to me
the feel of your warm embrace, baby
The warm comfort of your embrace is something I desperately miss
I'm still waiting for you to come back to love
Once more, I want to emphasize how much I am eagerly waiting for you to come back to our relationship filled with love and affection
to fulfill this life we're dreaming of
Together, we aspire to have a certain type of life, and it can only be achieved with our love and affection for each other
so baby please don't wait, baby baby
I implore you, my love, not to wait any longer
another day might be too long
I feel that each day without your love is too long, and I don't want to spend any more time apart
go slow so nothing goes wrong
However, I also want to caution us both to take things slowly and not rush, to make sure we don't make any further mistakes
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DONALD DEGRATE, DONALD EARLE DE GRATE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@jonesjonz1
Kci had nothing but lungs in him, as small as he was to be able to sing like that. A vocal power plant.
@belindajiles684
U sho rite 💯🙌
@bleedinggreennation1976
Live Jones jo jo also
@dariuswilliams6683
Fr tho 😂😂😂
@Byayerayera
Good things come in smaller packages🤣🤣
@enigmaticladypisces3169
Lol ❤️🗣💯
@supastar2044
The masculinity in K-Ci voice is bone chilling. These men sound like strong angels. Love it! 💕
@sweeetzz
Yessss
@bleedinggreennation1976
Jo Jo brings it.
@seansmith4357
I sound just like them......