The main lead singer for Jodeci and the second lead singer for K-Ci and JoJo, much of K-Ci's performance and singing style, defined by an emotive, gospel-flavored rasp, is inspired by soul star Bobby Womack. K-Ci covered Womack's 1981 hit single "If You Think You're Lonely Now" as a single for the Jason's Lyric soundtrack in 1994.
As Womack inspired him, K-Ci inspired another R&B star, Mark "Sisqó" Andrews of the late-1990s R&B group Dru Hill. However, Sisqó and Dru Hill were initially blamed, including by K-Ci himself, of not just using his style as an inspiration, but of outright copying it to fuel their own success.
Between 1992 and 1997, K-Ci had a much-publicized romantic relationship with R&B singer and Uptown Records labelmate Mary J. Blige. Both artists perform on "I Don't Want To Do Anything" from Blige's What's the 411? album, and Blige often toured with Jodeci. Blige and K-Ci split up in 1997; Blige has gone on record a number of times stating that the split was because of alleged domestic violence and drug use.
In 1993, K-Ci and fellow Jodeci member DeVante Swing were involved in an incident with a woman K-Ci met in a club. They later went back to Devante's house. The woman filed charges against the two saying K-Ci fondled her breasts while Devante pointed a gun at her.
In 1999, K-Ci provided vocals for the Will Smith single "Will 2K".
In 2001, K-Ci got into more trouble with the law as he was charged with indecent exposure after he fondled his erect and exposed penis at a show in Los Angeles. He pleaded no contest, paid a fine, and was put on probation.
He now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with his mother and brother JoJo in a mansion which was shown on MTV Cribs in 2000.
Discography:
(w/ JODECI)
* 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 #6 US [Gold]
(K-Ci & JoJo)
* 1997: Love Always
* 1999: It's Real
* 2000: X
* 2002: Emotional
* 2005: All My Life "Their Greatest Hits"
(K-Ci Solo)
* 2006: My Book
Filmography:
- Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story (1999) (TV) .... Nate
- Soul Food (1997) .... Band Member #5
- Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) (as Jodeci)
Conversation
K-Ci Lyrics
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Encore
Keep looking some more
And then you started swaying next to me
Break Free
Come let me give you what you need
And I see that you did not come here alone
You did not come here alone
All eyes on me
She's cool but lose your friend
Let me please grab your hand
And start dancing with your man
Be careful if you start a conversation
I'm the type that's gonna have you thinking about me daily
All the time
Through the night
Start a conversation and you'll be mine
Be careful if you start a conversation
I'm the type that's gonna have you thinking about me daily
All the time
Through the night
Start a conversation and you'll be mine
Start talking to me I'm gonna give you what you need yeah
Oh yeah yeah
Now it's about time to
Get the chance to better get to know you
Enlighten me on where you're from
Vodka or rum
Your favorite ice cream flavor
And your birthday month
yeah
At this point we've made a connection
Tell your friends that we're leaving and you'll text them
We started out in VIP
And left the club with all the perfect memories
Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh, Oh
And time and time we're gonna tell this story
Over and over
Be careful if you start a conversation
I'm the type that's gonna have you thinking about me daily
All the time
Through the night
Start a conversation and you'll be mine
Be careful if you start a conversation
I'm the type that's gonna have you thinking about me daily
All the time
through the night
start a conversation and you'll be mine
Uh huh, yeah
Yeah, Yeah, ah yeah
In K-Ci's song "Conversation," the lyrics express the desire to connect with someone at a social gathering. The singer sees someone across the dancefloor and is immediately drawn to them. The person is swaying to the music and catches the singer's attention. The singer encourages the person to break free and come dance with them. It is noted that the person is not alone, but the singer is unfazed by this fact.
As the two dance and converse, the singer continues to charm the person with questions about their background, interests, and likes. The singer makes it clear that if a conversation is started, it will be hard to forget them. As the night progresses, the two leave the club together with the promise of future encounters and memories to tell.
Throughout the song, the singer is confident and persistent in their pursuit of the other person. The lyrics are a representation of the excitement and exhilaration of meeting someone new and sparking a connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you staring from across the floor
I notice you looking at me from afar
Encore
Please continue to look
Keep looking some more
Don't stop checking me out
And then you started swaying next to me
You begin dancing beside me
Break Free
Let loose and enjoy yourself
Come let me give you what you need
I am offering to provide you with what you desire
And I see that you did not come here alone
I notice that you are accompanied by someone else
You did not come here alone
You came to this place with company
And I like how you're not scrolling through your phone
I appreciate that you are not preoccupied with your phone
All eyes on me
I am the center of attention
She's cool but lose your friend
Your friend is nice, but I want to be alone with you
Let me please grab your hand
Allow me to take your hand
And start dancing with your man
I want to dance with you, even though you came here with someone else
Be careful if you start a conversation
Be aware that if we talk, I will make a big impression on you
I'm the type that's gonna have you thinking about me daily
I will make you think about me all the time after we talk
All the time
Constantly
Through the night
Even when it's late
Start a conversation and you'll be mine
If you talk to me, I will capture your interest
Start talking to me I'm gonna give you what you need yeah
If you talk to me, I will fulfill your desires
Oh yeah yeah
An expression of enthusiasm and agreement
Now it's about time to
It's time to do something
Get the chance to better get to know you
I want to take the opportunity to learn more about you
Enlighten me on where you're from
Tell me where you are originally from
Vodka or rum
A choice between two types of alcohol
Your favorite ice cream flavor
Tell me what ice cream you like the most
And your birthday month
Let me know in what month you celebrate your birthday
At this point we've made a connection
We have established a relationship
Tell your friends that we're leaving and you'll text them
Inform your friends that we are departing and that you will communicate with them later
We started out in VIP
We began our time here in the exclusive area for Very Important People
And left the club with all the perfect memories
We departed the establishment, recollecting all of our wonderful moments
Oh, Oh, Oh
A sound expressing positive emotions
And time and time we're gonna tell this story
We will retell this narrative over and over
Over and over
Repeatedly
Uh huh, yeah
An expression of agreement and approval
Yeah, Yeah, ah yeah
Affirmation and excitement
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kenneth Johnston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Glenn Burrell
Killed It Bro!!! So proud of dis Dude!! #MyInfluence4Life 💯💯💯🙏🏽✊🏽🎤🔥
Demetrius Green
You can always hear his gospel roots when he sings
GAZA D
This brother is one of a kind, a great brother, classic L.P✊🏿
Rodney Wallace
been a fan since day 1. A lot of people still don't about this album. UNBELIEVABLE! !!
JayeJaye P💋💕🍷
Well Damn!!!! I will be getting this song leaving it on repeat because it is taking me to a special place and my soul is really relaxing to thus melody....2019 and I’m not a shame to say ....why the hell I have not heard this on the 📻 radio... rocking to this as I’m texting this on this feed comment..KC you are a true love singer your voice is a blessing....thanks for sharing it....❤️👌🏽👊🏽💋💋💯
Rhonda Whalon
love this song, and all your music
Vee Anita
I love KCI,and JODECI 4 Life! No one voice compares to KCi,He is truly a Legend !
Lory Love
I love his voice
cheryl prescott
Nice song, get it K-ci!
Miya Freeman
I am one of those ppl that didn't kno about this album. I feel so bad because i love me sum Kci.. he is Amazing