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
Xs We Share
Jodeci Lyrics
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The time is so right
Let's plan a day
Let's go out at night
Let's make this special
Remember our fun
Go through the storms
And look back on
The times we shared together
Make it last forever
The times we shared together
Make it last forever
Can't forget the night
We watched for the sun
We laughed and played
Then morning comes
Just like the day we started our heart
It was sunrise when we made our first love
The times
The times we shared together
Make it last forever
The times we shared together
Make it last forever
The times we shared together
Let's make it last forever
Just like the morning sun
We laughed and played now til morning come
I like the way you kiss me
Holding me girl when we do this
It keeps me rising high
All our love will never die
Nothing could compare to the love we share
Say nothing not a thing girl
Could compare to the love we share together
Oh girl I see you
I want to do you tonight
In Jodeci's song "Xs We Share," the singer reflects on a previous relationship and the special memories they shared. The lyrics suggest a desire to rekindle that love and make it last forever. The first verse specifically mentions planning a special day and going out at night, indicating an intention to spend time together and create new memories. The second verse reflects on a specific moment in the relationship, when they watched for the sunrise and made love. The chorus emphasizes the importance of the times they shared together and their desire to make those memories last forever.
Overall, the lyrics of "Xs We Share" convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for a lost love. The memories they shared together are cherished and the singer wants to hold onto them forever. However, there is also an underlying sense of hope that the relationship can be rekindled and made even stronger.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh girl I see you
I see you and I appreciate you.
The time is so right
This is the perfect moment for us.
Let's plan a day
Let's organize a day for us to spend together.
Let's go out at night
Let's enjoy a night out together.
Let's make this special
Let's create a memorable experience.
Remember our fun
Let's not forget the joy we've shared.
Go through the storms
Let's face the challenges together.
And look back on
In the future, let's reflect on our memories.
The times we shared together
The moments we've spent together.
Make it last forever
Let it be unforgettable and enduring.
Can't forget the night
We cannot ignore the significance of that night.
We watched for the sun
We waited for the sunrise.
We laughed and played
We enjoyed each other's company.
Then morning comes
Eventually, the dawn arrived.
Just like the day we started our heart
Similar to the day we began our relationship.
It was sunrise when we made our first love
We consummated our love for the first time during sunrise.
Let's make it last forever
We should make every moment we spend together last forever.
Just like the morning sun
In the same way, we should be bright and radiant together.
We laughed and played now til morning come
Let's continue to enjoy each other's company until morning.
I like the way you kiss me
I enjoy the way you express your love to me.
Holding me girl when we do this
When we are intimate, I appreciate when you hold me.
It keeps me rising high
Being with you brings me to new heights.
All our love will never die
Our love will always remain strong.
Nothing could compare to the love we share
No other love can compare to ours.
Say nothing not a thing girl
I cannot think of anything else to say, girl.
Could compare to the love we share together
Our love is unique and cannot be replicated.
Oh girl I see you
Once again, I acknowledge you, girl.
I want to do you tonight
I want to be intimate with you tonight.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DONALD DEGRATE, DONALD EARLE DE GRATE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maysilva3579
Oh girl I see you
The time is so right
Let's plan a day
Let's go out at night
Let's make this special
Remember our fun
Go through the storms
And look back on
The times we shared together
Make it last forever
The times we shared together
Make it last forever
Can't forget the night
We watched for the sun
We laughed and played
Then morning comes
Just like the day we started our heart
It was sunrise when we made our first love
The times
The times we shared together
Make it last forever
The times we shared together
Make it last forever
The times we shared together
Let's make it last forever
Just like the morning sun
We laughed and played now til morning come
I like the way you kiss me
Holding me girl when we do this
It keeps me rising high
All our love will never die
Nothing could compare to the love we share
Say nothing not a thing girl
Could compare to the love we share together
Oh girl I see you
I want to do you tonight
@TheLovliestTear
I remember watching Jodeci perform this song at the end of an episode of Living Color. It was on a VHS tape. I thought it was such a feel good song! And here I am so many years later, still jamming!
@lewid019
That version is actually here on YouTube Of them performing on in living color
@KevGreen-el9sp
Me 2
@samanthaadderley8063
Same, it is my favorite JODECI song!!
@natashagreen5018
Yes INDEEEED😄❣️I remember that episode of In Living Color and these Brothas were jamming this song OUT! Jodeci's sound is so iconic! This is one of my favorite Jodeci jams....YAAAAAAAS 💯❣️
@DjDragonblade
Unfortunately, that's the last time I saw or heard anything from or about them as a group (not saying that they DIDN'T do anything after that as a group, just that I didn't see or hear anything else about them as a group K-Ci & Jojo made a few songs together, but I only remember one, & it's the same one most people probably remember: "All My Life" by K-Ci & Jojo... DeVante Swing and Mr. Dalvin didn't choose to do the same, I guess...), also, & I hate to be "that guy," but in my unimportant opinion, they (JODECI) sounded better live than on their album, which is most likely the only reason I remember this song in the first place. I think they may have reunited at some point, but I don't know, as previously stated, I haven't heard anything else from or about them as a group since then (I am likely a HORRIBLE fan...)😂
@samanthaadderley8063
Ki-Ci’s voice on this song is magical, I can’t believe how perfect his vocals are!!
@brianharper9194
This album cover is hardcore!!! This album cover don't get enough credit. And this song should have been their first single off this album in my opinion. This song talks about unlimited time with the one you love.
@jaywad8876
@Osito De Peluche yeah but that's what happens
@jaywad8876
The idea for the video would be in broad daylight and have girls walking pass while Jodeci harmonize in the middle and the camera go a 360 or something....I don't know.