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)
Put Me Down
K-Ci Lyrics
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I ain't never had nobody to show me all the things you do
If we go our separate ways
Regardless Ima always witchu'
What they say
They all got opinions
Cause I believe can't nobody put it down like you do
You, You, You
When your friends not around
I'll hold you down when they down and out
(Yeah) I'll give you good good loving boi
(Loving boi)
What they talking bout mmm
Around make it work yeah
These don't know the recipe
(That's you and me)
I show you love cause you with me
I'll turn your word days to your best day
Make your best days feel like birthdays
No cap
I want Chanel bags go ahead pop the tag
You ain't gotta ask for it Ima go an throw it back
I need a that's got love me
Around and chokes me when he me
You, You, You, You
I ain't never had nobody to show me all the things you do
If we go our separate ways
Regardless Ima always witchu'
What they say
They all got opinions
Cause I believe can't nobody put it down like you do
You, You, You
Can't nobody put it down like you
I heard you need some real in your life
You need a that's gon'
Stroke you right and stroke you right girl
Right!
Anywhere that you want it
I'll give it to you
I'll give it
I'm not afraid to push up on it
And show you what I do
Put your legs up to the ceiling
I wanna dive deep until you feel it
Don't be scared to scream I wanna hear it
I'll have you screaming out
Teejay, Teejay, Teejay, Teejay
I ain't never have nobody put it down like you
You do you do
Lovely
I ain't never had nobody to show me all the things you do
If we go our separate ways
Regardless Ima always witchu'
What they say
They all got opinions
Cause I believe can't nobody put it down like you do
You, You, You
Can't nobody put it down like you
The lyrics of K-Ci’s song “Put Me Down” are about a deep and passionate love that the singer has for his partner. He starts off by asking for a baby to be taken off the street, showing concern for the well-being of others. He then goes on to proclaim his appreciation for his partner, stating that he has never had anyone show him the love and affection like they do. He says that even if they were to go their separate ways, he will always be with them.
Despite what anyone says, K-Ci believes that nobody can love him like his partner does, and he promises to always support and be there for them. He talks about the misconceptions people have about love and relationships, and how his love for his partner is unique and incomparable. He acknowledges that they may need some real love in their life, and promises to give them what they want and need.
Overall, the lyrics of “Put Me Down” are a declaration of a deep and passionate love that K-Ci has for his partner, and about how he will always be by their side through the good times and bad.
Line by Line Meaning
Aye, get that baby out the street
Hey, move that baby out of harm's way.
I ain't never had nobody to show me all the things you do
I have never had anyone teach me the things you have.
If we go our separate ways, Regardless Ima always witchu'
Even if we part ways, I will always be there for you.
What they say, They all got opinions
Everyone has something to say and an opinion about us.
Cause I believe can't nobody put it down like you do, You, You, You
I believe no one can do it like you, you, you.
Can't nobody put it down like you
No one can do what you do.
When your friends not around, I'll hold you down when they down and out
When your friends are not around or unable to support you, I will be there to hold you up.
(Yeah) I'll give you good good loving boi (Loving boi)
(Yeah) I will give you great love, my boy (beloved)
What they talking bout mmm, Make it work yeah, These don't know the recipe (That's you and me)
Ignoring what others are saying, we will make it work because they do not understand the recipe (us).
I show you love cause you with me
I express my affection because we are together.
I'll turn your word days to your best day
I will transform your worst days to your best days.
Make your best days feel like birthdays, No cap
I will make your best days seem like a birthday, seriously (no exaggeration).
I want Chanel bags go ahead pop the tag, You ain't gotta ask for it Ima go an throw it back
I want Chanel bags, you can remove the price tag, and you do not have to ask me, I am willing to provide it for you.
I need a that's got love me, Around and chokes me when he me
I need someone who loves me and holds me tightly.
I heard you need some real in your life, You need a that's gon'
I heard you need someone genuine in your life, you need someone who is going to be.
Stroke you right and stroke you right girl, Right!
Stimulate you correctly, and stimulate you correctly, girl.
Anywhere that you want it, I'll give it to you, I'll give it, I'm not afraid to push up on it
Wherever you want it, I will provide it, and I am not hesitant to approach it.
And show you what I do, Put your legs up to the ceiling
And demonstrate what I can do, put your legs in the air.
I wanna dive deep until you feel it, Don't be scared to scream I wanna hear it
I want to go deep inside until you feel it, do not be afraid to scream as I want to hear it.
I'll have you screaming out Teejay, Teejay, Teejay, Teejay
I will make you scream my name, Teejay, Teejay, Teejay, Teejay.
I ain't never have nobody put it down like you, You do you do, Lovely
No one has ever done it like you do, you do you do, beautiful.
Can't nobody put it down like you, You, You, You
No one can do it like you, you, you.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nemchel Brunette
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joseph Githinji
This song was underrated....one of the best jams ever!
Finbarr Aroboi
My favourite
sarah simpkins
I remember it was play on the Radio summer of 97
Stephen Kioni
Absolutely
Joseph Githinji
OMG! So many years later in 2019!! still feels like yesterday!!
Riogi
Cannot listen to this without dancing. :).
SAMREZ-55
This is in my top 10 alltime Favorite, on of the best Jams of the 90,s for tha clubs !! I remember it when it plays in Sound Factory Augsburg Maybe in 2001 - 2002 !
Dark Prince
Perfect song when you've Really kept it 💯 with her!! 🤔..think imma listen again.😎
Datz Datzke
Now you not around!!!!
Daniel Brown
best song to listen to after a break up