Devante Swing Is Back! Finally Performing Again. Plus! Will Jodeci Have a Verzuz Battle?

[@savajecaylala8784]

I was there. The entire show was amazing! I went with my uncle, auntie and some cousin and my god sister, DeVante was so happy onstage , Dalvin killed it and Jojo was up there killing it too. They were interacting with the fans, I wish I had the clip but DeVante and one of the other singers were laughing at my uncle and auntie because they had their own dance routine to freek n u 😂. We were sitting in the third row to the left of the stage. TLC was amazing too. The show itself was whole vibe.

[@RenieNostalgic]

Oh wow! That’s wonderful. Thanks for sharing. I would have loved to see their dance routine. 😂😂

[@savajecaylala8784]

@@RenieNostalgic I'm gonna see if anybody that went with me caught it on camera and if I get it, I'll share it. It was hilarious.

[@meanieeheart4236]

@@savajecaylala8784 yea pls post it if u find it!🥳

[@MokaiamI]

Oh so they were why he looked into the crowd and said, "What!" While he was dancing? That's funny. I was wondering what he saw.

[@MKRob]

Maybe the industry doesn't give him credit but "the people know"! Devante is a genius!

[@JamesJohnson-xx5gq]

I still hear a lot of his influences in a lot of music today…

[@patsycarbajal967]

I Love DeVante He Is an awesome genius his talent is untouchable ,I Was never a person like I fell in love with a group or a singer I never even bought a lot of tapes CDs or vinyl , but when I first heard JODECI'S I I love the music I was hearing sounds I never heard before , I love music, music is my number one thing ,but When I saw them I lost my mind😅😅😅 I read everything about them that I could get my hands on, and when I found out Devante was the producer the writer the harmony ranger the Mastermind and how many instruments he played I was so amazed with this man's talent I wanted to see them in concert but I never got a chance l was in college an being a mom , I said one day,the day came an I miss them the tickets left so fast I was really sad

[@moniqueavery8787]

Jodeci is for the culture!

[@Karl671]

Yessir

[@Livelife257]

Devante was creating magic!! We view magic as what Hollywood shows us. But in reality the fact that someone can take musical ideas from his head and create amazing songs that bring lots of notoriety and wealth! That’s PURE MAGIC!!!

[@mscampbell6998]

give Devante Swing his Flowers while he is here.. Just for his talent and bringing out Alot of people 's talent .. I always want to know about him.. Glad he is still a thought Wish i could see him now and here his story.. Dope of his doughtier to remind the World that her father is the F'n Goat.....

[@djwalkerfemaledj]

Watching this on DeVante's 52 birthday good short doc Renie Swing

[@jayhunt81]

Devante doesn’t get his credit and I’m glad this video was made in stating that fact. I’m glad I was a teen when they changed the game of R n B and it was magic. Still my favorite group of all time. Boyz II Men would be better

[@johnsonzz-jw3oz]

All four members have just completed the Culture Tour" with New Edition and Charlie Wilson. The tour ended this weekend in Miami to rave reviews. Mr. Dalvin hinted in his Instagram that the fans should look for more from them coming up!

[@JamesJohnson-xx5gq]

This dude gave me a opportunity and I will be forever grateful…..Thanks D, SWING MOB forever!!!!

[@deonnadyson]

How he is in person? How did you meet him?

[@JamesJohnson-xx5gq]

@@deonnadyson I meant him through one of my good friends who is a fellow musician after a performance at Baltimore airfram festival… We became good friends and ask me to play for the first band he put together for Jodeci…. Devante was one of the koolist dudes you could meet… He let the whole band stay at his house so that we could all jell together…

[@deonnadyson]

@@JamesJohnson-xx5gq so cool I hope I am blessed enough to be able to meet him...

[@sweeetzz]

@@JamesJohnson-xx5gq how was it meeting Jodeci and then later being in their band ?

[@JamesJohnson-xx5gq]

@@deonnadyson He is a good dude….Layed back, hard worker and will give you the shirt off his back… He was once gifted some huge diamond stud earrings and just handed one over to me outta nowhere… I remember coming from the market back to his house and he was in his den listening to this music and he called me back there and ask me what I thought off the music cause he knew that I was gonna give him an honest answer.. I told him that if who ever did the music had the right equipment the music would be on another level… Later found out it was Tim Cause about a week after that Tim was there at the house with Chad Elliot making music…

[@msmonie836]

I can't think of anybody that can go up against Jodeci especially if KC show up

[@beb5407]

Thank You

[@baphometazrael1892]

Honestly agreed, theirs a lot of good singers, groups, back up singers even but for me, Jodeci is always above everyone. I always come back to them. Closest I would say for me SWV.

[@BabieGirl954]

Yes!!!!!!!!

[@divineselfentity]

H-Town would be a great candidate, but one the members r gone. I think his name was Dino.

[@imitationofstyle405]

Thank you for mentioning the home invasion that he was a victim of. He stopped making regular appearances with the rest of the group after that happened. I thought that was STILL the reason he was a recluse. ❤️Jodeci.

[@Sky-qr6mc]

I love me some Devante Swing ❤

[@arkisshakey5896]

I love this MAN! The concert was EVERYTHING

[@londonmclaughlin8185]

I was there. The show was out of this world for real and I’ll be at the show in Vegas!

[@RenieNostalgic]

Oh great!

[@kleo_7926]

It's nice to know that he is back :)

[@rikkidgermano9640]

No offense, there is no vs against any group. When Jodeci hit the R&B landscape, they made all the other groups irrelevant, even Boyz II Men and Boyz II Men were superb before Jodeci took over! They brought that needed edge to R&B which is done by 100% of the remaining R&B singers now.

[@SlickVic-dp7zz]

Facts 💯

[@pwfletcher007]

If it weren't for Devante, Timbaland wouldn't have made it with his signature sound back then. If you listen to Timbaland when he started out with S.B.I (Surrounded by Idiots), he had a completely different sound. He learnt so much from Devante but doesn't get the recognition that he deserves.

[@susanfarrell1128]

He is my main man

[@meanieeheart4236]

I can't describe how happy I am to see this!😭

[@WheresTheVodka]

*can't

[@meanieeheart4236]

@@WheresTheVodka whoops

[@verifiable40]

Devante is a genius and good looking/fine.. that's a lot of pressure on a him...

[@cinnamonspice6742]

It gots to do with timing & healing for people-places-things to fall into place.

[@MokaiamI]

Dru Hill came from Jodeci. Boyz to Men are their proper contemporaries and Boyz to Men said they want Jodeci.

[@Reformedtousen]

This is good to hear

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

Every since he was robbed and physically attacked he has stayed more to himself.

[@Nicoletta13]

Yeah. It really changed him. It's so so sad 😢

[@idontknow7738]

It was like DeVantè just disappeared from Planet Earth. It is April 16, 2023 and I am just finding out that Jodeci are back together touring. DeVantè is a musical genius. Many people can't "overstand" that he is a multi-talented artist. I was thinking that he was out there in the "cosmos" 🌕🌠🌠🌕jamming with others who are not from Planet Earth. 😂 I am an old lady and he is still "FINE." 😂 P.S. I do know that DeVantè was going through some things. I blame the wicked music industry for that. Gotta do some research on how they REALLY get down in "Hollyweird." I'm glad they are back! ❤

[@idontknow7738]

​@@Nicoletta13 Hopefully, he gets past the past. The music industry really has not been the same since Jodeci walked alway from the limelight back then. I am a huge fan of their music. Their first album was a winner for me. After that, things started to falter. I'm glad they are back. ❤ P.S. Just to let you know, I am an old lady, but, I do know real music when I hear it. They (Jodeci) are some "bad boys." MC Hammer told us that "we can't touch this." 😂

[@WheresTheVodka]

♥️ J O D E C I I still have a cassette tape a former lover gifted me with...a banging playlist of all his favorite Jodeci songs!

[@OnALivingSpreeLLC]

Let’s me listen with you to block that ex out 🙏🏿

[@WheresTheVodka]

@@OnALivingSpreeLLC Let*

[@ericmoorejr8033]

I mean dalvin himself said devante is anti social media and actually the last time he appeared was when rakim brought him out on stage just for an introduction

[@randomthoughts7776]

It's hard to fit in when your from another planet!!!

[@sunflowerthegoddess1737]

I felt the same way about Earth Wind and Fire . . . It took me awhile to get use to seeing them perform . WITHOUT Maurice White .

[@Maesto-Harmony]

I been looking for him for years he's definitely genius.

[@ToniJXN]

They need to make a verzuz with jodeci or an producer verzuz just with devante

[@mutechannel13]

I just was talking about Devante...... and how the public fails to mention him and when they talk about the greatest producers. Timberland is talked about way more as if he didnt discover and mold, Ginuwine, Timbo and Missy Eliott.

[@MidnightRBEdition]

Chile I love Jodeci, if they have a Verzuz it should be against Boyz 2 Men PERIOD POINT BLANK!!!!!! Don’t let the B2Men image fool y’all! They made the same music the image made y’all perceive who they are. The groups are both hood and can sang, they are both songwriters! Boyz 2 Men wrote, if y’all listen to QuestLove Podcast you will a lot on who Boyz 2 Men is!!! Me and my friend JR did a mini R&B battle and it make sense on why Boyz 2 Men v Jodeci should go head to head

[@leroyjr9]

Amen! Definitely against Boyz II Men!

[@Riccostorm5971]

Finally, someone with some sense....Truth be told, I remember everyone saying Boys II men was has-been's after the second album......

[@moreflowfalls2404]

I read your post. Interesting indeed. I agree that the B2M guys are very good. Cant question. But I think B2M can battle with Silk or Shai. Silk are very consistent and powerful. Shai, I think could have reached all heights if the original member had not left.

[@MidnightRBEdition]

@@moreflowfalls2404 I understand but if you look at the dynamic that was an image thing! The reason I pick them is because they came out exactly the same year a month apart, they toured together and the way they do Verzuz you got songwriting, K-Ci and Jojo catalog, they longevity is long! The group as whole stopped in 1995 but K-Ci and Jojo let the brand keep going

[@moreflowfalls2404]

@@MidnightRBEdition I understand. But it would be a crime if some groups are left out. Maybe it has to be a table battle. Jodeci, B2M, Silk, Shai, 112, Jagged edge, Blackstreet, Azyet. With knock out stages and final. kkkkk. In my view 112 are more consitent than B2M. Now I noticed that you love B2M.

[@luckap79]

Nothing but respect for devante

[@astrogliding]

Boyz II men is the ONLY group that can get up with Jodeci. Dru Hill can play with 112.

[@glassjoebiden5833]

He never flew because he doesn't want his life sacrificed by plane crash... Period 33°

[@JaeLshae30]

Yup

[@biggs6749]

There is no group like jodeci. No group, can match there music. Btw, they dropped a new album a year ago: The past, present and future.

[@cyyrious]

He was back before the culture tour I saw them in Houston like in 2018

[@allenprice1570]

Hello Out, I would love to have Devante get together with my two sons. Both can play music and my late father is in the jazz hall of fame.

[@msve3730]

Jodeci Vs Dru Hill I speak for everyone when I say we all waiting on this one right here!!!!

[@SlickVic-dp7zz]

So you want a Verzuz of Michael Jordan vs Kobe Bryant 😂......I say that because Dru Hill is a copy of the original which is Jodeci.....Just like Kobe copy after Michael Jordan....

[@flex5752]

If It Ain’t Jodeci VS Silk VERZUZ I don’t wanna see it at ALL. Boyz II Men have that sad and quiet shit. SILK AND JODECI Have That Bedroom Shit And Both Group Brings Shit To The Table. I Would Say H-Town But DINO Isn’t Here To Hold It Down With Them !!!!

[@bobbymorg34567]

On PERIOD! Jodeci and silk all day

[@flex5752]

@@bobbymorg34567 exactly that would be a great one frfr

[@grandpahouse]

I actually want to see them and B2M battle because they came out at the same time and people always called them the evil and good twins

[@flex5752]

@@grandpahouse yeah but they don’t have the same catalog. Jodeci and silk have that bedroom shit. Boyz II Men have that sad shit

[@rikkidgermano9640]

Silk???!! They don't even have that catalogue. Jodeci gave us 3 classic albums, Silk only gave us 1 or 2 great songs but not classic material.

[@timholla7014]

Don't do a VERZUZ without all original member Dru Hill (Sisqo,Nokio,Woody and Jazz) Jodeci (Devante',Dalvin,JoJo, and K-Ci and same to Boyz ll Men( Michael,Shawn,Wanya,Nathan frfr.I love Playa too but Static Major is apart of the team too r.i.p

[@timholla7014]

Give us what we grow up on plz

[@qsmooth7805]

Great video Just noticed the Johnny J video is missing what happened to that

[@RenieNostalgic]

Apparently the photos are not in the public domain. I’m currently dealing with the claim. 😞

[@qsmooth7805]

Sorry about that queen

[@LarryBanks85]

I love this ❤️

[@TheRealMCExcellent]

Devante deserves Quincy Jones type respect / credit

[@meok8321]

Boys to Men would be the better match as they were compared back then. Dry Hill was inspired by Jodeci so naw.

[@RenieNostalgic]

I would like to see that!

[@flex5752]

Nah I wanna see them do one with silk

[@MokaiamI]

Dalvin said they want Boyz to Men

[@thatboyruut2169]

Jodeci vs New Edition

[@francescapowell1538]

True.

[@johnobrien3403]

theres no verzuz battle cant nobody fuck wit jodeci

[@bobbymorg34567]

Period

[@bbthompson05]

why in this lifetime, would I wanna see Jodeci without K-ci? He's like the MJ to the J5, who ever came to see Jermaine and Tito?

[@sweeetzz]

Lol the crazy thing about you saying that he was deemed a young MJ at the age of 12/13

[@kieshamatthews5800]

When Jodeci Album first came out was in "91" I was 10 yrs old remember it like it was yesterday...TIMELESS CLASSIC ALBUM 12 when Diary of a mad band came out 14 when the third album dropped...The only one could vs.them is Dru Hill...

[@rikkidgermano9640]

Dru Hill had 1 okay album but Jodeci gave us 3 Classics - Boyz II Men is the only group that does make sense and Dru Hill is basically Sisqo with background singers. It's not really a group.

[@meanieeheart4236]

He does have a Facebook, it’s Donald Earle DeGrate Jr.

[@beb5407]

Lol that's the son lol

[@meanieeheart4236]

@@beb5407 I don't think so, maybe, maybe not

[@HAYDENMUSICTV]

@@beb5407 no thats his name his son is Justin Degrate

[@WhatsThisThenLucchiSupremeson]

Wooooooo let's fucking go!!!!!

[@gymmaster9771]

Ok first thing I'm gonna say is they did Kci wrong with that Dave Chappelle looking pic. Lol he has so many other better cooler looking pics out there2ndly I'm so happy the boys are back.

[@domju5637]

Who sing the last song, in the end miss Renie?😮

[@msve3730]

Once they put some respect on his name maybe he'll show up.

[@natecole4486]

listen to the beat at the beginning ,devonte type of beat,dangerous for many producers,he can take over the industry with ease,just like r kelly can come and take over rnb

[@chrissiblondetanilla1548]

First of all, y'all late. Lol 2nd although De was physically MlA in the early 2000s, he was STILL writing and producing for other artists... he was still working as well as Dal, K-Ci & JoJo... 3rd IF Jodeci decides to do a verzuz... It will be against Boyz to Men... Not Dru Hill...not in the same lane. All of us Jodeci fans are hopeful that DeVante's resurgence signifies new things on the horizon for Jodeci!!!

[@mutanukam]

Jodeci v Dru Hill will shut the internet down. It will be epic.🔥🔥🔥

[@mutanukam]

Great video. Devante is definitely in a league of his own, a musical genius.

[@chrissiblondetanilla1548]

Nah

[@mexia23]

Everybody wanna blame Suge for everything 😂

[@RenieNostalgic]

😂😂

[@JaeLshae30]

Exactly 😭

[@mexia23]

@@JaeLshae30 you know Suge ain't a saint but c'mon he did do some good things too .

[@danec2572]

another great video

[@jonathanphillips4100]

The best

[@moreflowfalls2404]

Versus IMHO should be Jodeci vs Shai or SILK If pushing it, it has to be Jaggged Edge. Dru Hill is too young for these giants. But for B2M. I do not think so.

[@stefansimpson7678]

💛

[@RenieNostalgic]

💛💛

[@noriwilliams4637]

Jodeci Versuz Jodeci...

[@rykkocolorido1334]

Kanye out here pretending like he DeVante Swing

[@cyyrious]

But Devante plays instruments Kanye regurgitates beats

[@Thriller26]

Dang! DeVante’s Daughter Is Fine!!

[@beb5407]

She looks just like him lol

[@Kkayy020]

He could’ve been where Pharrell Williams is at rn if that incident didn’t happen

[@bonitacobb6463]

They are a good group

[@mobmeansmobmobmeansmob2125]

Sad…

[@shadiahthomas3779]

That my boyfriend 💖💖💖

[@msve3730]

He goin off in subways 😮😆

[@JaeLshae30]

He was messed up after that robbery

[@sirgrant7168]

JODECI STILL...GET RESPECT UNTIL THIS DAY.....AS FAR AS...JODECI VS. REALLY NOBODY

[@kdbyers]

Super old news though

[@lemrphy]

Is that supposed to be funny people saying Dry Hill😂😂🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@RenieNostalgic]

😂😂

[@mr.jetlife2940]

Jodeci vs mint condition

[@justiceforallrecreated2643]

Jodeci Are the vets group hands down all time….ever dry hill is trash compared to Jodeci only boys to men have a chance dang I’m a put that in my Lirics to my next song

[@AuthorRahsaanAli]

Boyz II Men

[@trueskool1977]

Who in these comments keep saying shai? Shai don't even have 6 hits

[@deviceuser3767]

Seriously, Jagged Edge would crush them. The D's in Jodeci can't sang worth sh🙄

[@JaeLshae30]

U sound like a hater

[@cyyrious]

Seriously I PROMISE no pun that jagged edge don’t have a catalog to even compete jodeci’s first album alone would shut down JE

[@deviceuser3767]

@@cyyrious Jodeci only had a good first album everything else was weak

[@archangeljophiel2019]

​@deviceuser3767 Jodeci is not just a singing group. Both the Degrate brothers are producers.

[@eddiekane24]

Hopefully against Dru Hill

[@ericcraig7397]

I Will Definitely Agree To a VERSUZ , But 2Days OLDSKOOL FANS Shouldn't Get Too Happy Cause Am Sure Whatever DEVANTE Has in His Stash Ain't Gonna Be Accepted By Either His NEW or OLD FANBASE ??? . . . NOT that His FANBASE & TIME IS OVER But , Ain't Nobody Lookin' For NEW JODECi , JANET , BOYS2MEN , NEW EDITION , etc.etc.etc.etc??? ( PERIOD ) 😶🤨😶🤨😶

[@angelc8737]

You a lie.

[@Tracey-Joyner]

Yes dru hill against jodeci