Jodecis story should be told because when they were on top, They pushed creative boundaries, made timeless music, and inspired many to follow their blueprint. I appreciate you, Jodeci has made another c.d I think everyone should show them support The c.d sounds good to me Regardless of the falls theyve been through they are still a good R&B group Who needs motivation and support from the fans that have brought them this far Help them keep up the good work Pray for Jo Jo hopefully the next c.d will feature him This c.d still sound good But you know A good voice is what it is. K-Ci and Jojo both have that rich, church sound that breathes life into their songs. Recently, the Judiciary Report wrote about the reality show "K-CI and JoJo Come Clean" featuring members of the defunct music group, Jodeci, being placed in a home based alcohol rehabilitation program.Well, it looks like another former Jodeci member, Devante Swing (Donald DeGrate Jr) could use the rehab program as well, as he was seen stumbling . [Verse 2] Once in a lifetime. Great story I am always glad to hear someone is still checking for Jodeci who was my favorite RnB group of the early 90s. Jodeci CLARIFIES They Were NEVER On HARD Drugs, Talks K-Ci's Turbulent As with the group's first two albums, it topped Billboard's R&B chart and went platinum. The director [Thomas Carter] said [Crazy] would fit perfect in this particular part of the movie. Dudes have reputations to protect. You did a lovely job VicEric?. Their downfall were mainly caused by the vices of sex, drugs, fast money, alcohol and hard living. He was charged with 23 counts of indecent exposure and one count of lewd conduct for the incident. Devante from Jodeci and This Stingy Struggle Ponytail He's Rocking He is the older brother of fellow Jodeci member Dalvin DeGrate. They continued partying it up that night, but after some time passed by, Dalvin, Jo-Jo, and K-Ci started getting worried, suspecting something had happened to Dalvin, who had never showed up to the party. Swings father was popularly known in his days as a televangelist with the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN). At that point, Stevie said what happened next shocked the hell outta him. He is also known for discovering Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, Stevie J, and Static Major. In a recent interview, Dalvin broke down the scary details of what actually happened the night that Devante was robbed inside his home, and came this close to death within minutes. So thats what made Dalvin, Jo-Jo and K-ci repeatedly call Devante to no avail and they soonhurried overto Devantes crib to check on him. And according to Stevie J, the other 2 brawlers were Devantes cousin and bodyguard. In 1996, when the promotion of the latter album slowed, K-Ci & JoJo decided to temporarily split from Jodeci to record on their own. Jodeci never broke up. Prayer, forgiveness, and love will keep this group together because with God all things are possible . Stevie says he started trading blows with all three of them at the same damn time! It is also certified multiple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Believe us now the pain has not come pe The only thing steamier than the original "Freek'N You" is "Freek'N You (Remix)," which featured Wu-Tang. According to Billboard Magazine, K-Ci, JoJo, Mr. Dalvin and DeVant Swing are now being . 'The Show, The After Party, The Hotel': How Jodeci Found Their Groove In a recent interview, Dalvin claimed Jodici never broke up and fans made the assumption because the group would usually go many years without releasing any song together. He is also known by his older brother Dalvin DeGrate, a rapper like his brother.. DeVante Swing Early Life. They truly are legends. While Kci was battling his own intimate problems, That also increased alot of his drinking as well as JoJos whom both have a history of alcoholism that runs into the family. L-R: Mr. Dalvin, JoJo, DeVant, and K-Ci of Jodeci perform at the Fillmore Silver Spring in Silver Spring, Md. Seeing them brought tears to my eyes. I appreciated Boyz, but their music didnt vocally move me, you knew KCi and JoJo came up in the church and you felt their voices. ).The duo sang their classic 1991 ballad . Many even put the blame on Suge Knight for possibly orchestrating the attack. I guess people got scared of hanging around him. In 1993, he was famously robbed at home. I was fortunate enough to be able to see Jodeci in L.A (Jan 2017) at the Rewind concert. Devante is moreover also known as the brother of the famous rapper, Dalvin Degrate. Watching that video of him in the restaurant was just so sad to me. Their music inspires couples, and express love, and degrees of relationships. Raekwon tops the opening line of the original song with a new way to describe . This just goes to show that we never know what celebs are dealing with behind closed doors. Dalvin said Devante was beaten so badly by the robbers, that his skull was split wide open. See What Else Stevie J. It is however not too clear whether or not the couple is still together. In July he was sentenced to two years probation and $910 in fines. It showed that the two has matured and showed more growth as men. Jodecis rise and fall played out as another rags to riches tales weve heard many times within music . I cant get over that in order for others not to be in danger he had to let them go to start there own or theyre life would have been different he new what they had planned and he wanted better for them a real man knows when he has to let go thats real love it was not a putting money in his pocket it was about a new beginning for others not to be tooken advantage of so that many more could fly like I said that takes a real man with lots of love in his heart thanks devonte that took a lot out of you much love back to you D D -U WITH ALL MY HEART FOR A NEW GENERATION YOU NO IT ONLY TOOK ONE TO STAND TEACH LET GO AND RELEASE THAT LOVE TO THIS EARTH WITH OUT YOU THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN CAUGHT UP AND NEVER CHOSEN AND THERE EXPERIENCE WITH YOU WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN HEARD THANKS AGAIN FOR RELEASING LOVE AND MUCH MORE TO U. EVANGELEINE, Why is that fat sick fuck Shug still alive?! Those be the ones that grow up terribly too. It does not store any personal data. *. Len the Steal My Sunshine One Hit Wonders, Where Are They Now? A legal suit against K-Ci & JoJo tainted the celebration surrounding the release ofX. The album received positive reviews and peaked at number 1 on the Top R&B Albums music the first week of its release. It comes across very crass and showed a group drunk within their own fame and indulgence of the Industry lifestyleThe album did pretty well on the charts and remains as one of the best sellers of 1995. Let's talk about Jodeci | Page 23 | Lipstick Alley Its usually the story of many groups of Jodecis stature. This was Puffs first opportunity to really make it big and he saw a serious diamonds in the ruff. It was awfully written. My only thing is the typos and the song Feelin should be Feenin.. buying a deed in lieu of foreclosure property. March 4, 2023, 4:41 am, by Being in Da Bassment Project working with DeVante Swing. The robbers who were reportedly cousins escaped with $20,000 worth of jewelry. Good to see them back. Your email address will not be published. The musician was helped by the timely intervention of his brother Dalvin DeDegrate and the other Jodeci members who noticed his absence at the party and decided to check on him. Those Jodeci albums were released about 10-15 years ago (I know..time flies), so although Devante Swing might have Omega 8's etc now, those synths weren't made then. I have a HEAVY plate. Everyone that knows Jodeci knows that sound. Their music will live forever, which is their gift to the world. How much traffic you generating? Dalvin explained how his friends had thrown him a surprise party at a recording studio on the night of July 23, 1993 and everyone was there, including his Jodeci group members, except Devante. Great story and answer to my net question. So it's always been like that. Go to the 9:00 mark within the attached link. EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie. Harrell offered them a deal that led to three platinum albums, Forever My Lady, Diary of a Mad BandandThe Show, The After Party, The Hotel. They felt that they owed their lives to Devante for teaching them and grooming them as artists but felt they had to stray away from him somehow Devantes personal demons and his obsession to keep them under his thumb was also keeping them from reaching their true potential. DeVante's arrogance is immediately tempered by the mention of his brother, complicating the image of him as just another gangbanger. God be with you and bring you peace! Every moment is up there with love you for life and cry for you in my opinion which is testament to he staying power and longevity Jodeci had as a group. Not being defined by their past but by their presence and their future. !Great artists!!!!!! Jodeci made 4 albums each featuring some of their best music, spanning from 1991 to 2015. K-Ci & JoJo entered the studio to begin work on their third album,X,named in celebration of the duos ten years in music. As we all know Joseci is made up of four individuals meaning quartet. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; By Ny MaGee. Im getting it edited soon as I get time. February 22, 2019, 2:15 am, by Dalvin: They broke in his [Devantes] house, tried to kill himthey split his skull open, tied him up. Devante even reunited with KC and JoJo and did a track with H-Town titled Knocking Your Heels offthus building more anticipation for a possible reunion. Swings kids are Justin Degrate and Dyana Degrate. But he didnt want it so Devante changed the whole entire sound of the track around and added the rest of the group on the re-arranged track. His father has said that he would rather have his sons back to singing in the church rather than singing songs about sexy women. After leaving the Church Devante went on to form Jodeci in 1989. I miss their music, I really do because they came out during an era when people actually SANG, and songs had aim and purpose, Id rather listen to Jodeci than listen to that auto-tune bullshit thats being played on the radio nowadays. K-Ci Hailey one half of K-Ci & JoJo and a member of the iconic R&B group, Jodeci has launched his solo career. I did this writeup at like 4 in the morning. what do you do? For example, Sean Combs was NOT an A&R, he was an internet, who worked in the mailroom at Uptown Records. I liked the article but please in the fact check and spell check before releasing material. He rants as he drives them home, pointing out the danger of going to play ball . One exception was R&B singer R. Kelly, who wrote, arranged, and produced the songLife,which also appeared on the soundtrack for theEddie MurphyandMartin Lawrence movie of the same name. It wasnt until seven years into his career that he was convinced of his talent. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Joel JoJo Hailey maintains an estimated $1 million in wealth, while his brother, Cedric K-Ci Hailey tops him with an estimated $3 million. Which Teeth Are Normally Considered Anodontia. :). You don t have a clue how to write. According to Dalvin, he went to his brothers house only to discover that he was severely beaten and tied with blood all over him. Poorly constructed sentences and fraught with grammatical errors ; it was difficult to read through to the end. I'm a . In the 90s, before Missy Elliot and the rest of Devantes artists went solo, Stevie J was working with Devante on production. I can respect the criticism but folks talking that I cant really read it are full of it. gott damn! There was one battle that Devante Swing once had to fight all by his lonesome though and it was a matter of life or deathliterally. We went through a transitional period where the business changed, music changed, and we just stepped back. Jul 23, 2006. We miss your sound. In an interview with The Huffington Post Black Voices, K-Ci & JoJo gave an update about Jodeci. That is ridiculous! Dalvin too but Devante of course had the tall stature, the bone structure and the light eyes. The guys coin him as the 5th member of Jodeci. But we listened to it after we got out of the studio and it was like,Im keeping this, this is too hot.Fans felt the same way, helping boost sales of the album past the double-platinum mark, or more than two million copies. Just always put your best effort out to the public then you wont have to put out excuses and reasons instead. K-Ci said, We are not getting back together, simple reason is we never broke up. The talent was already there, the songs were already there. Jodeci Reunites Under New Management Deal With P Music Group You could hear the damage to the voices of Jojo and K-Ci, but when those Devante tracks dropped you really couldnt ask for more. This was a group that had it all; The money, the fame, gorgeous women platinum records only to lose it all. Fans of the group are still holding on and hoping at this point that they can finally rid themselves of the demons and come together one more time as a collective. They just had to polish him up a bit, he was a country church boy but they used his looks to market jodeci. Away from his musical career, the Jodeci member is a father of 2. : Margot Robbie Electrifies The Screen Once Again In Babylon, Movie Adaptation Of Hit Video GameDead By Daylight In The Works From Blumhouse, Teaser: With An All-Star Cast Disney Presents Haunted Mansion, Daisy Edgar-Jonesand Diego Calva Officially Join On Swift Horses Film Adaptation, Teaser: Amazons Latest Limited Series Dead Ringers, Trailer: The Horror Comedy Movie The Blackening, Teaser: Paramount+s Fatal Attraction Remake, Trailer: Toni Collettes Latest Action Comedy Mafia Mamma, Trailer: John Cena Joins Kevin Hart In The Epic Comedy Sequel Series Die Hart 2: Die Harter, Trailer: Disney+ Debuts The Live-Action Reimagining of Peter Pan & Wendy, Trailer: Ray Romanos Forthcoming Feature Directorial Debut Somewhere In Queens, Where Are They Now? The famous rapper DeVante Swing was born on September 29, 1969, in . Just recently Devante took pictures alongside Timbaland and Mr Dalvin giving fans a glimpse of hope that a new album which would be close to 20 years in the making is on the horizon. "I decided to come to Guy's Not only for some help in exposing Jo . After reports of him being arrested for drugs . DeVante DeGrate - IMDb I honestly didnt know the group individually until reading this article which broke everything down. "We sang and wrote all day, every day," Elliott says. and was unable to control his movements. 20 of them were keyboards and another 20 of them were background vocals so that was really most of Jodecis sound, keyboards, background vocals and really loud drums. was obsolete and more replaced with updated hip hop like sounds(As you can hear on the track You Got it With Redman) and Wont Waste You) The Group also found that perfect balance of balancing sexual grooves with Grown and Sexy Love Ballads which showed the groups sensitive side as well. It was Heavy D (RIP) who got the group in front of Andre Harrell and had them sing live for him. They released Gospel songs and albums as Little Cedric and the Haley Singers. But little did the fans know that this would be the last Jodeci album.. They also gained popularity with 2Pacs last music video, Toss It Up. Something went wrong. Greetings, You never really know what people are going through behind all of the fame and fortune. Devante Swing of Jodeci messes us his face with a tat Ladies, if you're reading this post, then you're old enough to remember 90's hottie Devante Swing of Jodeci. Geesh! Devante Swing started to become the go to guy for work next to Dr Dre and Teddy Riley during that time period as well. He was rushed to the hospital and nursed back to health. However, his musical talents were actually honed in Christ Tabernacle Church where his father Rev. Thanks for the write-up. DeVante is one of four members of the R&B group Jodeci which began to make waves back in the 90s. Signing with Uptown and recording Forever My lady. The albums singles Feelin and Cry for You would become instant classics which made Jodecis stock sky rocket. The group was comprised of two sets of brothers - Devante Swing and Mr. Dalvin (Donald and Dalvin DeGrate) and siblings K-Ci and JoJo (Cedric and Joel Hailey). Boyz II Men came on after them, as nice as it was to see Jodeci, it was a completely different level of performance. The group knew that in order to find success, They had to go outside of North Carolina. DeVante is one of four members of the R&B group Jodeci which began to make waves back in the 90s. DeVante Swings daughter, Dyana DeGrate, lashed out at the critics who slammed her for being a stripper. THATS THE CORRECT STORY. KCi and JoJo on the other hand would enjoy success as a duo. THERE IS MONEY AND FAME AWAITING THEM, FOR SURE! Devante Swing was the one who everyone thought was FAHN because he was light-skinned with light eyes (bless our simple ass programmed hearts). I wrote this shit at 4 AM in the damn morning and I currently have people editing it for me so I can transfer it into a blog for the future page for our website. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Insightful but poorly written. 11/12/2010 10:00 AM PT. I was and always will be one of their biggest fans. The group along with Mary J Blige at that time wanted away from Puffys direction and Suge Knight was the one that was willing to offer top bidder for them. And Timbaland did work under Devante Swing back in the day but it was more towards the end of the whole Jodeci thing. They are very talented group. jodeci Archives - The Rickey Smiley Morning Show This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It's a site that collects all the most frequently asked questions and answers, so you don't have to spend hours on searching anywhere else. In a 2017 interview with VladTV, his bandmate, Mr. Dalvin, revealed the incident almost killed DeVante who managed to bite off a finger of his assailant. Come on Jodeci! So shes speaking up to reveal her truth. Rumors even went as far to claim he was even sodomized during this attack. Very talented young men. Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post via Getty Images . If you re-read the article(Which I truly can tell that you didnt) I only brought up that it was RUMORED, I never said it was a factual. And while on the promo trail, the guys stopped by The Breakfast Club to clear up one big misconception: They were NEVER on hard drugs! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Really wish they would come out with a new album. also has a version titled Stay on his 2nd album but He also wanted to keep the track Touch You so it wouldnt be no confusion amongst the releases. Just because your blog is growing as you claim, it doesnt mean you.re not stupid A.F. The Hit List: Stormzy, Haywood, Dagny, Marcus Mumford, Cautious Clay, Demi Lovato, Hailee Steinfeld, John Legend, Selena Gomez, Sam Tompkins, Willow, Ty Dolla $ign. In 1990, the quartet formed Jodeci, a group that blended the vocal histrionics of gospel with R&B sounds. Having said that, Devante is definitely a sad story of wasted opportunity & talent. (well, DeVante, anyway). Let me know if you need an editor to review your posts before posting. iloveoldschoolmusic.com. I really liked that about them, it was a shame to see them not take advantage of the momentum of The Show, The Hotel, The Afterparty and keep developing. He was also told he may never sing again. We would have writing contests to see who could write songs the fastest. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Neill Frazer In the late 1980s, they met another pair of brothers, DonaldDeVante SwingDeGrate and Dalvin DeGrate, who, like the Haileys, performed with their dad in the De-Grate Delegation. The group were clearly influenced by their new industry peers(Mainly Suge Knight and Death Row) and started to act out more in public. Both of the songs reached #1 on the Billboard which followed sensuous remixes. ..where may a video of jodeci 1995 concert at the Apollo theatre be found?! Not being from the U.S, I never had a chance to see them live so it was a case of seeing them 23 years late, but it was well worth it. #IHATESHUGNIGHTWITHISFATBULLYSTANKASS, The TONGUE CAN SET UP A TIME AND A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN THINK YOUR GOD AND DEATH WANTS US ALL FORGIVE HIM AS YOU IMERG REMEMBER TO APOLOGIZE TO GOD FOR TRYING TO DO HIS JOB BECAUSE FORGIVENESS PUTS THE TIME AND PLACE BACK IN GODS HANDS TO DO WHAT YOU CANT DO BRING HIS ASS TO THE BOTTOM OF NOTHING. I am so happy for them. The K-Ci and jojo albums were the closest fans got to hearing Jodeci music with songs like slip and fall until they finally made good on their promise and released their 4th Jodeci album which in my opinion did not disappoint. There is no other talented 90s R&B male quartet other than Boys 2 Men than Jodeci. What they found once they got their shocked and scared them half to death. Jodeci came together as a group in the early 1990s emerging out of Charlotte N.C.. Good stuff here. . We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Neill Frazer The Past, the Present,the Future was a pretty good album with songs like Sho Out,Jennifer,Nobody wins and Every Moment. Starr's immediate judgement of DeVante parallels the media's immediate judgement of Khalil, which implies Starr is wrong about DeVante. As soon as the fight was over, Stevie J told Ginuwine, Missy, and Timbaland that they were stupid if they stayed with Devantes label and continued to let him mistreat them like that. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', In terms of singles,Love Alwaysproved fruitful. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Speaking of shows, Devante and the Jodici team were able to stage a reunion in 2014 after many years of silence. It was later revealed one of them killed the other. Swing Mob became an R&B/Hip hop group consisting of numerous artists and record labels. Al B. Jodeci GIFs | Tenor The Group dodged the sophomore jinx and sold even more copies than their debut with 2 million sold all across the U.S. and Worldwide. Sprayground Partners With the Absurdly Bold Candy Brand JOLLY RANCHER For A Sweet Backpack Collaboration, Teaser: Exploring A Legacy In The True Story of the LA Lakers, Pop Cultures Influence on Streetwear and Customization: As Seen on Euphoria. I Mean I Wouldnt Even Know How To Approach Him Afterward. Puffy was the type of A&R that the group needed, He was hungry, he was aggressive, and he knew Jodeci had superstar potential, He started by pushing for the release of Gotta Love and was facing the risk of being terminated by Andre Harell if the video and song didnt take off. Soon, Dyanas comments section turned into a site for discussion as she responded to people who judged her choices. Brothers K-Ci & JoJo, began their careers in music during childhood as members of their fathers gospel group, Little Cedric and The Hailey Singers, in North Carolina. K-Ci & JoJo's first sign of independence came in 1994 when K-Ci covered Bobby . The group started to work on their 3rd album titled The Show, The After party and Hotel during the summer of 1994 and released it the following year in the summer of 1995. Landon and Whitney were very close, and Landon said that Whitney always treated him as one of her own. Stevie J Recalls Brutal Brawl with K-Ci After Devante Smacked Missy This Holiday weekend in NYC? Sugah were famously discovered and signed by DeVante Swing of Jodeci to DeVante's own label, Swing Mob Records. 2010. Of course they have theyre ups and downs just like most people have whether famous or not. Devante also pioneered the Swing Mob otherwise known as Da Basement 1990. Devante Swing & Timbaland | Future Producers It also topped theBillboardHot 100. People will write/say anything for viewership. It was actually a interlude which transformed into a song. Bobby Brown's Eldest Son Confessed What He Deeply 'Regrets' Doing To This was due to a quarrel that erupted between him and the quartet group in the 90s. Recently, the Judiciary Report wrote about the reality show "K-CI and JoJo Come Clean" featuring members of the defunct music group, Jodeci, being placed in a home based alcohol rehabilitation program.Well, it looks like another former Jodeci member, Devante Swing (Donald DeGrate Jr) could use the rehab program as well, as he was seen stumbling . December 10, 2021 5:10pm. All of this is documented you hoe ass nigga.. This wasnt until Sean Combs(now known as Puff Daddy) start giving them guidance on song direction and took the talented trio under his wing. Otherwise shut the fuck up. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The downfall of Jodeci, especially Devante, is one of the saddest tales in modern music. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 10. [1] Stevie said he watched Devante smack Missy Elliott really hard in the face, then Ginuwine, Timbaland, and so on! Lets just keep them in our prayers please!!!! Its clearly something occured during this event because he traumatized him and his erratic behavior since the incident would show signs of that. Diary of a Mad Band became Devante Swings blueprint as a producer and really certified him as a official Musical Genius or as Prince Charles Alexander(The groups Audio mixer, engineer, and studio musician for the album) would say, A Charlie Parker in the making. DeVante DeGrate, Soundtrack: Sex Tape. DeVante was a quick songwriter, but I always tried to beat him." Trio means three people in a group. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. With Jodeci "coming clean" on their TV One show, member Jo-Jo's baby mother is coming clean about some of her own things. SEE ALSO:Sarah Buxton 10 Interesting Facts You Were Not Told About The Singer. Coming back to his kids, Swings son Justin is also a music producer, singer, writer, composer, and director. He is still pursuing R&B music today and was originally gonna give his demo to Kci and Jojo when they had they own label back in the day. OK I misunderstood what you meant. Devante Swing and Stevie J. That dude isnt tramatized. In May of 2001, he pled no contest to four charges. It was the polar opposite of what they were presenting to the public. Being inspired by artists such as Charlie Wilson, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Gladys Knight , and making amends with Mary J Blige.

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