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)
My Book
K-Ci Lyrics
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I'm gonna tell you a story
I'm a different boy whole alone
Thinking about what I did wrong
Put my feeling in every song
And holla
Yeah I like to smoke
I never trust my feelings got a little bit of hope
I don't want that no more
I've been through hell and back you know that's right
Try to make a better fight
Searching for my paradise
Working at that day and night
Dreaming of a golden flight
I promise I'm the new big hype
Make this scene a different vibe
Follow me or just go away
I never been this far that's a pay for a pay
I'm busy this days
Mom is gone
Sis no home
So that's why I pray
Believe me or not that's a difficult way
I will work for my fame
I got no one to blaim
There's a wall around me but I break it again
Believe me or not that's a difficult way
I will work for my fame
I got no one to blaim
There's a wall around me but I break it again
They don't wanna know how it feels
They just want to spend that money over deals
While shawdy sipping lean when she makes ma meal
And all those niggas act up like they fucking real
On your way on your back like rovers
On the stage like a boss take it over
I'm in the game, game over
You look so bored and sober
Give me a call
And I'll come over
The next day hangover
The next day take over
I look like a black show
Dressed like a big boy
Party on the music like we never did before
Drinking so much Bombay
That we never find the door
Smoking so much purple that we flying off the floor
Kuch kuch
If you want some music I will give you some more
Even when I'm on the stage I'm feeling low
I've made a lot of faults that I wanna return
I see those memories when my purple burns
Fly high, I'm losing my mind
But I don't waste my time
I worked for my music whole my life
You can test me if u you want two try
Eh eh
I've been through hell and a little bit further
Because of that I'm a little smarter
Hell yeah I got the darkest father
How can you rip your child?
Isn't that the person that you want two hold
Want to love, protect even when you are above
So mom shout out to you because
I feel you here
And everywhere I go I know you're there
It feels like you're lost but you're everywhere
No tears no tears
But you know I care
I care a lot
Sitting on my knees yeah I prayed to god
Still standing on my feed but a different spot
I ain't gonna stop
Look at me walking to the top
They don't wanna know how it feels
They just want to spend that money over deals
Shawdy sipping lean when she makes ma meal
And all those niggas act up like they fuking real
They don't wanna know how it feels
They just want to spend that money over deals
Shawdy sipping lean when she makes ma meal
And all those niggas act up like they fuckng real
We can have it all
But not inside these walls
There's a life out there
So I'm out of here
The lyrics to K-Ci's song "My Book" tell the story of a young man who has had a difficult life, but is determined to succeed. He refers to his life as a book and the lyrics are the chapters of his story. He talks about how he has been through tough times and has made mistakes, but he has put his feelings into every song he creates. He also mentions how he likes to smoke, but doesn't trust his feelings and instead has a bit of hope. He declares that he no longer wants people to hate him, and he has been through hell and back, but he is still fighting to make his life better. He is searching for his paradise and working day and night to achieve it.
K-Ci doesn't shy away from mentioning his family in the lyrics. He admits that his mother is gone and his sister is not around, so he prays for help. He believes that it will be a difficult journey, but he is willing to work for his fame and break down the wall that surrounds him. He mentions that some people only care about money and living a lavish lifestyle, while others act like they are real, but they do not understand the struggles he faces. He ends the song with a declaration that he is leaving his walls behind and heading out into the world to pursue his dreams.
Overall, "My Book" by K-Ci is a song of determination, hope, and resilience. It is a declaration that no one can hold the singer down, and he is not afraid to face his obstacles head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a Look in my books
I'm going to share my life story with you
I'm a different boy whole alone
I'm unique and independent
Thinking about what I did wrong
Reflecting on my past mistakes
Put my feeling in every song
My music is a reflection of my emotions
Yeah I like to smoke
I enjoy smoking
I never trust my feelings got a little bit of hope
I have some hope despite my tendency not to trust my emotions
Hate me if you're gonna leave I don't want that no more
I don't want people who hate me to stick around if they're going to leave anyway
I've been through hell and back you know that's right
I've faced many hardships and overcome them
Try to make a better fight
I'm trying to improve myself and my situation
Searching for my paradise
I'm looking for my ideal life
Working at that day and night
I'm working hard to achieve my goals
Dreaming of a golden flight
I'm envisioning a successful and extravagant future
I promise I'm the new big hype
I believe I have the potential to become the next big thing in music
Make this scene a different vibe
I want to bring a unique and distinct style to the music industry
Follow me or just go away
Either support me or leave me alone
I never been this far that's a pay for a pay
I've never achieved this level of success before and it takes hard work to maintain it
I'm busy this days
I'm currently occupied and don't have much free time
Mom is gone
My mother has passed away
Sis no home
My sister is not currently living with me
So that's why I pray
I turn to prayer for comfort and guidance in difficult times
Believe me or not that's a difficult way
It's hard to achieve success on my own
I will work for my fame
I will put in the effort to become well-known and successful
I got no one to blaim
I can't blame anyone else for my struggles and hardships
There's a wall around me but I break it again
I've faced many obstacles, but I will overcome them and succeed
They don't wanna know how it feels
People are more interested in the end result than the struggles it took to get there
They just want to spend that money over deals
They care more about spending money on entertainment than supporting true artists
While shawdy sipping lean when she makes ma meal
People prioritize indulging in substances over taking care of themselves and their responsibilities
And all those niggas act up like they fucking real
People like to put on a front to seem tougher or more successful than they really are
On your way on your back like rovers
People will try to take advantage of you and use you for their own benefit
On the stage like a boss take it over
I am confident and in control when performing
Give me a call
Let's connect
And I'll come over
I'll be there for you
The next day hangover
The consequences of living life recklessly and indulging in vices
I look like a black show
I stand out and demand attention with my unique style and personality
Dressed like a big boy
I dress up and look professional, especially when performing
Party on the music like we never did before
Celebrating life and success through music and having fun
Drinking so much Bombay
Indulging in excessive drinking
That we never find the door
Getting lost in the moment and losing track of time
Smoking so much purple that we flying off the floor
Indulging in excessive use of drugs, escaping reality
Kuch kuch
An expression of excitement or celebration
If you want some music I will give you some more
I'm willing to share my music with anyone who wants it
Even when I'm on the stage I'm feeling low
Success doesn't always make you happy or fulfilled
I've made a lot of faults that I wanna return
I regret many mistakes I've made and wish I could undo them
I see those memories when my purple burns
I have vivid memories that resurface when I get high
Fly high, I'm losing my mind
Getting high is causing me to feel out of control
But I don't waste my time
I don't let my struggles or vices stop me from pursuing my dreams
I worked for my music whole my life
I've dedicated my life to creating and sharing music
You can test me if u you want two try
I'm confident in my abilities and challenge anyone who doubts me
Eh eh
An expression of joy or exclamation
Because of that I'm a little smarter
My experiences have taught me valuable lessons and made me wiser
Hell yeah I got the darkest father
My father has had a negative impact on my life and upbringing
How can you rip your child?
My father has been emotionally destructive to me
Isn't that the person that you want two hold
A father should be a role model and source of support for his child
Want to love, protect even when you are above
A parent's love and protection should never waver, no matter their status or success in life
So mom shout out to you because
I'm expressing gratitude and appreciation for my supportive mother
I feel you here
I sense my mother's presence and guidance in my life
And everywhere I go I know you're there
My mother's love and support are always with me
No tears no tears
I try not to cry or show vulnerability
But you know I care
Despite my tough exterior, I deeply care about my loved ones
Sitting on my knees yeah I prayed to god
I turn to prayer for comfort, guidance, and strength
Still standing on my feed but a different spot
I may have moved on from difficult times, but they've changed me and impacted my life
I ain't gonna stop
I won't give up on my dreams
We can have it all
We have the potential for great success and happiness
But not inside these walls
We need to break free from our current situation to truly achieve our potential
There's a life out there
There are endless possibilities and opportunities beyond our current circumstances
So I'm out of here
I'm taking action to pursue my dreams and reach my potential
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Yeboah Akb
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