K-Ci and JoJo had a notable career with Jodeci, topping the R&B singles cha… Read Full Bio ↴K-Ci and JoJo had a notable career with Jodeci, topping the R&B singles charts with such songs as "Stay", "Come and Talk to Me", and "Cry for You". In 1992, DeVante formed the Swing Mob, a group of artists, songwriters, and producers that took part in their later albums. Jodeci released three albums, but in 1996 the group went on an indefinite hiatus (the group never formally split up). Jodeci is credited with starting the musical careers of Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and Ginuwine.

K-Ci and JoJo's first sign of independence came in 1994 when K-Ci covered Bobby Womack's hit "If You Think You're Lonely Now" for the movie Jason's Lyric. Early in 1996, K-Ci and Jo-Jo teamed up for the song "How Could You" for the movie Bulletproof starring Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler.

By July 1996, K-Ci and JoJo finally had a hit on their hands as guest artists in 2Pac's number-one R&B hit "How Do U Want It". It also topped the Billboard Hot 100. The brothers made their side projects into a full album, Love Always. Released on June 17, 1997, the album spawned two top-ten R&B hits: "You Bring Me Up" and "Last Night's Letter". "All My Life" was the number-one song on the Hot 100 for three weeks, a feat that K-Ci and Jo-Jo had never achieved with Jodeci.Love Always went on to sell four million copies, and the success of the album put Jodeci's reunion on hold indefinitely.

Their second album,It's Real,was released on June 22, 1999. It spawned one major hit "Tell Me It's Real" which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard's R&B charts. K-Ci and Jo-Jo returned with X on December 5, 2000. "X", the Roman numeral for ten, was picked as the album title to celebrate the Haileys' tenth anniversary in the music business. They made a strong return to the Billboard Hot 100 early in 2001 with the song "Crazy", also included on the Save the Last Dance soundtrack. "Crazy" peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

The fourth K-Ci and Jo-Jo album, Emotional, was released on November 26, 2002, but failed to find commercial success. K-Ci and JoJo released a greatest hits album on February 8, 2005. They are believed to have teamed back up with DeVante Swing and Mr. Dalvin for a Jodeci reunion album.

My One Temptation
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics

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I was cruisin' down the street, four deep
Three bitches, one yoppa on me
And the yoppa might as well be a fe'
'Cause it got two arms and some feet
'Cause it wake up in the morning and it eat
I love my choppa and I think it love me
Probably 'cause I let that bitch do what it please
Call a hitter 'cause he gon' shoot for free (yu heard)

Let me hush, that's between him and me
R-I-P Eazy-E
Niggas actin' like bitches, man these niggas actin' like fe's
Choppa with extensions, pussy boy get on your knees
Money counter count it up, speed (gang gang)
I don't tote no choppa, bitch the choppa tote me (with my gang)
I might just pop ya, watch your talkin' to me
Yoppa have a blood walkin' on the scene
Yoppa have the blood poppin' out yo jeans
Boy you niggas love talking, yoppa's scream
Tote F&N Five-Seven but I'm 16
He think he hard well that choppa beat his meat (ugh)
My momma insane and my daddy OG
So I'm insane, I don't know what to think
I'm EBK, I'll put anything to sleep
I love my choppa and her parents wanna meet
I love my choppa and I think she love me

I love my choppa and I think she loves me
I love my choppa and I think she loves me
I love my choppa and I think she loves me
I love my choppa and I think she loves me

I love my choppa and I think she loves me
I love my choppa and I think she loves me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to K-Ci & JoJo's "My One Temptation" are powerful and expressive, speaking to the struggles of life and the determination and strength needed to overcome obstacles. The verses are filled with imagery and metaphors, with the singer comparing himself to a warrior training for battle and wielding his light as a weapon. He speaks of his journey through darkness, climbing through the fog and shining in all directions like an astral projection. He is not one to live by lies or let the limits of others hold him back, determined to progress and succeed. The chorus echoes these sentiments, with him ready for the fight, sparring with God, and shining like a disco ball. The overall message of the song is one of resilience and strength in the face of adversity, inspiring the listener to keep moving forward and shining their light.

Line by Line Meaning

Been here before the light
I've faced challenges before

Made it for the fight
I've overcome difficulties

Made it through their sights
I've succeeded despite adversity

Knocking heads they been dreaming of me
Others have tried to bring me down

Rocking worlds they was plotting homie
Some people want to cause me harm

They wasn't getting too far
Their attempts to hurt me were unsuccessful

I was training for war
I was preparing myself for battle

They drowning from their flaws
Their own weaknesses led to their downfall

I'm climbing through the fog
I'm making progress even in difficult situations

I'm better than this
I have the strength to overcome

Got a veteran grip
I have experience and control

I been Tight from the hip
I am focused on my goals

I been strong homie
I have been resilient in the face of adversity

Seen further didn't need a wish
I have the ability to plan ahead

Travel far I don't need a whip
I have the ability to succeed without material possessions

Shoot my shots I don't need a stick
I am confident in my abilities

I got drive I don't need your hitch
I am self-motivated and do not need help from others

Got mine I don't need your uhm
I have what I need and don't require anything else

I'm bright I don't need a switch
I have natural talent and do not require outside help

Shining all directions What an Astral Projection
I am successful and my influence spreads far and wide

Like I'm creeping through life I like to speak what I write
I move at my own pace and express myself through my words

Touch the ceilings for height Got to see where I might
I aim high and explore my possibilities

Open my eyes and take flight Got to head for the sky
I am always looking forward and pushing myself to new heights

I don't know what's down here Burning cigars in the night
I am not afraid of the unknown

I got Bored of my Tears Found my Soul like to fight
I have overcome my previous struggles and found my true strength

I started laughing at fears They couldn't stand in the brights
I am able to face my fears without hesitation

Rhyme with No Likes Ride wit the bikes
I am able to succeed without the approval of others

They get frozen at their mics
Others are unable to match my success

While I'm searching for my direction Action in recollection Defining my misdirection
I am constantly evaluating and improving myself

They got limits I go by I don't need but a session
I am not limited by the expectations of others

I don't need to live lies I'm too busy progressing
I am always moving forward and focused on my goals

Why would I think to survive Shining in reverence My actions give rise To a gift like a lesson
I am successful and my achievements are inspirational

I been baring this light In the darkest recessions Wielding it like a weapon What a sword and a blessing
I am a powerful force even in difficult times

And take it all in Main point of importance Keep the devils adoring
I am aware of my success and keep moving forward

But they ain't ever get in I tried to tell them They lazy and snoring I'm riding on winds They didn't know I was boarding
I am successful and others who have doubted me will not affect my progress

I packed all my pens And started dropping recordings The work and the ends Was enough and rewarding
I have put in a lot of effort and it has paid off

But when talking bout light Ima fight through the night And Yell
I am not afraid of hard work

Been ready for This Got the Steadiest grip I will launch from the hip Don't be Tall homie
I am in control of my success

Been sparring with God I got broad on them Treating flaws like their snakes I got Claws don't I
I am able to overcome any obstacle

Your height ain't my limit You fall often My Streaks are a Win I'm above All them
I am able to succeed despite the odds

The work and the bags Are like long applauding Ima Shine from my eyes Like I'm disco Balling
I am successful and my positive energy is contagious

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Taymor Travon McIntyre

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Dorothy Mays-Pitts

5y↑32

Don’t mess with Kci and JoJo those brothers will shut the stage down they have what it takes to make a show. 😀DP

Fred Bennett

They couldnt sing next to bo henderson, k ci sound like he was straining tryna keep up

B MoE79

7y↑61

kci took it to church, that's what RnB missing nowadays SOUL....

Curtis Gill

Everybody is afraid to sang. They don't adlib at all.

Ronnie Collier

4y↑1

B MoE79 R&B nowadays can’t sing, hum or motherfucking skip... ain’t that a bitch?! (in my voice of the late great Bernie Mac)

Ronnie Collier

B MoE79 exactly

Fred Bennett

5y↑1

Yeah but he cant get with bo, bo made him sound like he was straining to keep up.

QueenBee27

12y↑5

I agree. I would've loved to see them perform. K-Ci is always getting into his performances. I live for it <3! JoJo evens out his wildness. It would be chaos if they were both crazy haha.

Crystal Anthony

5y↑8

How in the hell did I miss this??? FREAKING AWESOME

Reggie Mac

10y↑31

ahahaha Kci and Jojo turned into a gospel song! I love it

Mz.Oh!

3y↑2

@Fred Bennett how many times are you going to say that ? You on his tip for what ?

Fred Bennett

K ci sound like he was straining next to the temps, he not on that level

Evelyn Garrett

Reggie Mac me too

RECKLESS_G3NIUS

12y↑80

I woulda loved to see K-ci and David Ruffin go back and forth

Zack Commander

Oooh shit wow man wow

PharaohLawLess1

Facts!

bigcartoonyIIV

no contest. KC scream too much. david was too smooth

Robert Mcbee

David would've stole the show

Derrick Brown

Fred Bennett
Not per se!!

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Gordon

12y↑18

Talk about oil and water. I like both groups but totally different styles. The temps are about precision and smoothed out K-CI and Jo Jo are very good but gruff and have a street edge. But it worked. Its funny though to see K-CI go into his performance because he was feeling like he was at church and about to go like he does in concert but had to hold back some. Definately worth seeing.

Black Love

5y↑8

Ollie's voice would fit perfectly with Kci & Jojo!!

Baby Crumbs

4y↑4

As good as it was...I would have loved to see Dennis going toe to toe with KC....Dennis would have REALLY gone to church with them. Bo was good but Dennis would have preached on them. But this did work and both groups looked like they generally enjoyed singing with each other so it was a win/win/win for everyone!

troy Graham

4y↑3

LOVE IT !!!!!!

Some Call Me Niecy

6y↑31

Lol!!! Kc & JoJo forgot they was singing w/ the temps ...they took off ! Lol

Arce Carmicheal

They really did though Kc AlldaWay doin that

bigcartoonyIIV

4y↑1

LOL

Ka'china Young

5y↑1

Oh my God that's my favorite song by the temptations and K-CI and JoJo killed it with the temptations 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

Matt Write

8y↑12

Bo Henderson and Theo Peoples voices are similar. Only difference is Theo's voice is more powerful than Bo's. Outside of that, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference

Rodney Davis

7y↑2

Matt Write man almost identical

EVANS

7y↑19

TAKE US TA CHURCH FELLAS!!!! i think kci and jojo heard the quartet sound of the temptations and couldnt help it.

Dorothy Mays-Pitts

5y↑19

Don’t mess with Kci 😋that little man will wreck the place that’s my main singer. DPitts😀

Fred Bennett

@Wonder McThunder a person that can hear vocals well k ci can but not against people on a higher level vocally

Wonder McThunder

3y↑1

@Fred Bennett who iz u?

Fred Bennett

5y↑1

K ci cannot sing better than bo i dont know what u heard.

Fred Bennett

7y↑4

if theo peoples was on there it was been even more sick, even though bo sounds like him a lot but theo would have really crushed it the same tone wit much much more power

Evelyn Garrett

6y↑1

I saw this video it is one of the greatest collaborations of all times!!!!!!

Evelyn garrett

11y↑1

They look like they were having fun at what they do keep up the great work

Joe Smoe

6y↑22

Those are my boys, but the temps are to polished for them.

Fred Bennett

Exactly what i been saying i dont know what some of these people hearing not a good blend at all

Nicole Butler

4y↑7

That's K-Ci and Jojo, but those are NOT The Temptations.

joshua andrews

K ci & jojo gonna always take you to church 😂I love it though

CoolJL

10y↑12

This was awesome

mmhsnapdrive

12y↑10

I love Jodeci, and they could blow away most of these singers that came out since about 2004....apparently except for these young new mofos in the temptations lmao

Henrietta Parks

4y↑1

YES!! I WISH THEY WOULD HAVE SUNG!! WITH!! MR. ALI OLLIE WOODSON!!!!! NOW THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN!! PERFECT!!!!!

Fred Bennett

4y↑1

Yep

nadine Wilson

5y↑1

Legends!

Terrance Slayton

4y↑1

That was pretty damn good

Dorothy Mays-Pitts

5y↑4

What a great 👍 performance Temp and JoJo and Kci wow that Kci is a rascal. 🤲🏿

QueenBee27

12y↑6

I honestly liked it. I swear people take collabos too seriously. It's just one performance and not an album. I wasn't concentrating on how the temps and precision was and they should have been on half note shit.

J R

6y↑2

Sing it. I love this

Evelyn Garrett

7y↑6

I love this performance plus I got to see Dennis Edward and K-CI live in concert they are awesome live too!

Fred Bennett

If bo sounded that good against them imagine how dennis woulda made them look, k ci and jo jo didnt sound good on this performance

Shavonne Wesley

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Robert Carter

Evelyn Garrett Dennis Edwards isn’t here. That’s Barrington Henderson.

Deshawn Rudd

7y↑3

that is what Im talking about. old school. love It.

Catriba Bates

4y↑12

KC Ruffin killed that sh*t!!!

Aishah Shamsid-Deen

Lmaooo I’m cryin

Kelsey Dixon

11y↑3

Awesome!

That Dude

3y↑1

I'm glad someone listened and pressed record on that VCR.

Dorothy Mays-Pitts

5y↑2

That group of Temptations sound good singing along with Kci and JoJo. DPitts

Rodney Davis

4y↑2

Barrington Henderson was the second best Temptations lead singer behind Ollie Ali as far as SKILL SET is concerned I know DR and DE are more popular

3ClapsandaRicFlair

Nah man Ruffin had skills man. I’d put in this order skill set Ali, Ruffin, Theo, Bo, then Dennis last

joshua andrews

4y↑6

When k ci started leading the temptation leader should’ve shut up he didn’t want to be out done but that was a loosing battle I don’t even know his name everybody know k ci and jojo lol😂😂😂

Fred Bennett

Are u serious tempts on different level i dont know what u heard

Fred Bennett

U cant hear k ci sounding horrible next to this man u know nothing bout vocals

James Ross

5y↑5

KC must think he's David Ruffin? Because he's over singing this classic.

Warren Belton

4y↑1

I wish they could've sang with the real temps...

EVANS

4y↑4

The comments show many dont understand soul music nor gospel music

Trvspisces

9y↑3

They got this one off. Thx u whoever looked out 4 show.

Linda Lyte

6y↑1

WOW !!!!!

Quincy Jones

4y↑4

K-ci was David Ruffin by himself on that one

🧸 AJ

I remember this one

Dorothy Mays-Pitts

5y↑2

They did the darn thing the Temps and JoJo. DPitts

Cheryl White

❤❤❤

Cordell Tothesecondpower

12y↑3

well i'm not taking it seriously i'm just saying K-Ci and Jojo just sound like they were hollering that's all

71bbattle

12y↑8

Not a fan of this combination.... Everyone was trying to out scream the other in the end. You're right when you said oil and water. I love the thought behind it though. Temptations 4ever!!!

Gah Damn

@Fred Bennett no it’s not duh

Fred Bennett

@Gah Damn yep cause its the truth duh

Gah Damn

@Fred Bennett dawg you comment the same bs on every comment. Shut the hell up

Fred Bennett

Exactly they tried to compete with bo vocals but different level not even the same styles

Fred Bennett

Exactly i dont know what some of these people hearing wasnt a good combination, bo voice is to polished and advanced for them.

bigcartoonyIIV

they might as well let kci be a member of the modern temptations

Jay Wils

12y↑3

Who was the lead singer from the Tempts?

QueenBee27

12y↑2

I was thinking the same thing when I saw this.

Luke Barz

10y↑6

Montell Jordan wishes with all his might he could sing like that . You can actually see it in his face.

Mister Music

5y↑2

@Domini478 montell jordan had a HIT SONG that still goes hard at parties & shows, but that doesn't mean he can actually sing. Nobody has ever confused him for a GREAT singer. No hate, just facts.

Luke Barz

+Domini478, your existence is a mistake. Get out of your feelings and put your big boy undies on. Suck it up buttercup

Luke Barz

7y↑1

+Domini478 I would respond but I'm struggling to find 3 letter words that you understand . Lmao @ "How many did you sold"

MesBre58

7y↑1

Luke Barz 😂😂😂

Rui Lopes D'arby

8y↑1

wow

Cherry Khola

4y↑1

JC JoJo & the Temptations🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😘

Crystal Grose

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

bigcartoonyIIV

11y↑2

Right, but any good singer, could sing my girl.. Heck I could sing it, and I suck...lol

Terrance Butler

3y↑1

This probably the Bo Barrington got fired. 😆

Deborah Johnson

I miss Ollie Ali Woodson!

Ahmad Rsshad

6y↑3

wish bo henderson was still with the temps. why did he leave?

Twins Ma

OMG! All that in that little body. Wow!

Jamie Milton

K-Ci didn't hit em up side the head with the ooh yeaah lol

joshua andrews

3y↑1

The temptation lead singer was flat he should’ve shut up 😂😂

Dorothy Mays-Pitts

My my my don’t mess with Kci and Joni those young men will take U anywhere U want or need to go whether it’s the church or the club WoW they R just great D. Pitts

Terry Sanders

6y↑4

They were not good together....KC is a little too wild for me. Jo Jo not so bad. But they both could use some discipline. They both have nice voices. I like them better when they were as Jodeci the 4 of them. Temptations were OK just not the same...Past leads were better. Ollie and David gone too soon.

shearglory

Is this The Temptations or nothing Temptations group . I don’t see Otis , Ron, ? I know They Are still singing 🎤. More one Temptations group.

Janice Jackson

Otis and Ron are there.

Cordell Tothesecondpower

12y↑2

well in my opinion K C and jo jo cld have just sat down in the audience and watched them perform

Fred Bennett

Thats what i said sit down and take notes from bo

Tara Minyard

@Justchillin57...Omg.. YES YES YES!!!!

diabe diabira

K ci and jojo are amazing singers but on stage they are boring!

33X 33X

7y↑7

what's a vcr?

Juicy Williams

6y↑4

33X 33X HELL NAWL wats a vcr love it it's wats U guys using nowadays dvr or DVD now U touched my heart with this one love U baby

Fred Bennett

K ci and jo jo did not sound good all they was doing was hollering, they cant compete with bo vocals, bo on another level.

Fred Bennett

@Black Love i didnt say they cant sing but in comparison to bo henderson they not on his level, and they didnt sound good on this performance, thats not a opinion thats a fact.

Black Love

5y↑1

Play the tambourine Fred!! Don't nobody care about your opinion. 😂

Ricky Works

9y↑7

I wish Jojo could be quiet, every time K-ci tries to go in, he comes in with that dang screaming.

Adrain Brinson

ullo k

Fred Bennett

7y↑2

k ci and jo jo was out of they league against bo henderson

Tony T

8y↑12

Are K-Ci and Jojo high? All that hollering and screaming is killing that classic!

Munyredd3

5y↑2

That's let's me know you never heard David sing this after he left the tempts bcuz he was then able to sing it with all his soul and he sang the he'll out of it

Denise Mitchell

+Demonte Morton agree keeping mind Bobby Womack is KC uncle also

Aj Vann

6y↑4

What are you talking about?? That was amazing... u act like that is there song ! And they stole the show!! In my opinion!!!!

Demonte Morton

7y↑11

They always goin gospel wit it lol they can't help it that's their background

It's That ATM

7y↑18

K-ci and Jojo sung the words out that song, Idk what u talking about...

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Jimmy John

Awful

TheDenise1333

12y↑4

Barrington (Bo) Henderson

Jake Awake

Terrible.

Nene

7y↑4

They did not sound good at all...this was the point Kci/Jojo started losing their voices.

Aj Vann

Pretty Vicious ... i think u are smoking crack for that comment!!!

KRIS2323

7y↑8

Pretty Vicious If you think that they sounded bad in any way whatsoever, you might want to try adjusting the audio components on whatever type of electronic device and/or PC that you may have been using while you were listening to them perform...js. Or maybe you're just not a fan of vocalists who don't use AutoTunes bc they're vocal talent far surpasses the actual need to use AutoTunes...js

Fred Bennett

7y↑2

Pretty Vicious naw they was just up there wit some real polished vocalist that made them sound dat bad they cant get wit bo henderson, dats just like beyonce tryna sing next to patti or aretha, she will get blowed out the water next to them.

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