Jodeci Uncut: Music, Memories, Family, Fights & Stalking Fan Stories | Sway's Universe

JODECI! The legendary R&B group stopped by Sway in the Morning and talked about their new album, The Past, The Present, The Future.
While in-studio they talked about why they went on their hiatus, and the 2 things that kept them relevant -- a catalog and loyal fans.
Speaking of fans. Sway mentions one of our co-workers is a huge Jodeci fan -- then in comes DB, aka "Debonair," singing their praise and offering to be another member of the group!
Dalvin and K-Ci also opened up about their craziest stalker stories. From fans knowing their social security numbers to another threatening to do harm to K-Ci's car -- both stories are entertaining.
Sway then opens their conversation to old memories, and reminisces about the time they were on the set of Tupac's How Do You Want It video shoot. Sway had done his last interview with Pac their, and K-Ci shares his vivid memories with us from that day too.
Watch below for more as Jodeci opens up about family, fighting and their new music. The Past The Present and The Future is out now, get your copy HERE.
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[@sassyone82]

Damn Dalvin still FINE after all these years!!!!!!! GOODNESS!!!!!!😍😍😍😍

[@day8693]

My heart belongs to you is such a classic one of my favorite joints from them

[@rottie615]

Diary of a Mad Band ❤️❤️❤️

[@necigem]

vickie wee Love that album so much!

[@PoeticaAri]

yes sirrr!!!

[@kaemechelle7461]

Yes Indeed

[@JR-xp1iz]

I handle my Diary of a Mad Band album like its a rare diamond.

[@sweetlikez]

I am so glad they mentioned Bobby because Jodeci and Bobby Brown both changed the music game but rapping and singing..

[@FatemaAries]

Jodeci was that group, they had their own sound. Now when I think about that's where Jagged Edge got there style from.......I'm glad their back on the music scene.

[@callen7436]

Fatema Aries Yeah and both groups should've been embraced more by the industry more cause NYSNC sung alot of their songs and revised it for pop culture smdh

[@lightmajor1]

Mr Dal repped for Static!! RIP Stat Major!!!

[@Cam_93]

+John Hoffman Not really Static was closest to Devante. Stevie J was dalvin's boy though.

[@Alexz_Archivz]

Dammit man! I wished they would've talked about Jodeci on the Martin TV show when Martin went to Hollywood... that scene was HILARIOUS!!! I heard from K-Ci that that was all improved.

[@mrspeaker89]

My favorite K-Ci line: "Is there anybody out there that knows what K-Ci's talking about, when you love somebody!" Last Night's Letter

[@starmai2458]

One of my favourite lines of his!!

[@deonnadyson]

My favorite line of that song... when he said I wrote it and it went this way... said I wrote it... and it went this way toward the end of the song...

[@Cwal65]

Jodeci was the Allen Iversons of R&B!!! Cultural Icons!!!

[@larhondaburchett3271]

1 of the best descriptions EVER!!!

[@CatalinaFOIA]

🙌❤

[@tiffanydash3609]

Out of all the radio shows, Sway definitely creates the best interviews...great questions 💁

[@illlmatic4life981]

Tiffany Dash Yeah, Sway seems like a veteran, he doesn't try and make fun or belittle his guests. I've always liked his technique.

[@CherryStarr24]

illlmatic 4 life like the breakfast club

[@callen7436]

Tiffany Dash Hands down the best! He needs his own TV show

[@sweetlikez]

he does!

[@tweeze2700]

OAKLAND 👑

[@Radii15]

K-Ci's most famous girl story is called Mary J blidge's career.

[@southerncali5351]

I can't stand people who try to make people with no kids feel bad about it. Your shooting blanks? How disrespectful.

[@balls_down_ya_throat456]

Mr Dalvin just don’t want kids man. Either he extra careful or don’t fuck raw.

[@natlovesfashion27]

And the funny part is he did have a child. His little girl was just a few months old at the time of this interview. He tried to shield her from the public and not reveal her existence to the media cause he wanted her to have a normal life. He just finally post a video of her on IG two weeks ago and shocked everybody. No one knew about her until that moment.

[@fr3shSwag]

@@natlovesfashion27 Came in here to say that!

[@user-et5jy9qs6x]

Shakia Frasier blame the parents

[@bobbymorg34567]

NOT EVERYONE IS MEANT TO PROCREATE. I AGREE.

[@princess561561]

k-ci that cool ass uncle at the bbq that offer you a beer when ya momma not looking, Dalvin that annoying uncle that always asking you bout school but never help you lol

[@ms.ladybug6186]

Lol...thats sounds right..lol 😂😂😂😂

[@kentclark3462]

Angel Silk Jones Devante is that uncle you go to for help with the ladies

[@sBaby-zs5ee]

Facts ask you about school then forget why you telling him about it. He just gon ask and go bout his day lmao don't expect a conversation

[@sweeetzz]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lo.velybrown7297]

@@sBaby-zs5ee 😭😭😭true

[@leibizz3712]

"The K-Ci leg..hit that ooh yeah on they a**" I'm too weak! 😂😂💀

[@riorio-rt1oq]

Lol

[@donskeezy4042]

I got to this comment as soon as he said it. Lol

[@Chaacolatte]

I love Jodeci. I have been a fan since they came out and I was in my teens. Heather B had it right, they are like 4 Bobby Browns. Bobby and Jodeci they mixed that R&B and the raunchy. Classic R&B

[@joeseafer1978]

Respect. For people who don't know about DA BASSMENT CREW PLEASE LOOK IT UP. RIP STATIC MAJOR AND AALIYAH

[@rosieazatyan5923]

The documentary I watched on Da Bassment exposed Devante was an abusive manager/producer or whatever the heck he was. That’s why Missy, Timbaland, Magoo and Ginuwine left.

[@rosieazatyan5923]

Now I’m not sure if Gin, Missy and Timb actually got assaulted themselves because as you know it wasn’t just them 3. There were quite a few other artists but after finding that out he went from being one of the finest male for me to the ugliest.

[@ericmoorejr8033]

@@rosieazatyan5923 well people age not everyone is gonna have their cute looks but some will still have the beautiful attraction on the inside and obviously I'm happy for devante taking care of himself not messing with social media because they would've got on his nerves

[@blueangeloftheseas]

Sway's intros are legendary

[@melviebvlogs5886]

My boy Dalvin cool as hell

[@sBaby-zs5ee]

Jodeci is untouched. Not one group can touch them! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 you know if you really look at dalvin, him and devante do look alike lol it's the expressions .

[@locs_bjuicy6397]

90's Baby they’re brothers

[@sBaby-zs5ee]

@@locs_bjuicy6397 i know lol

[@Radii15]

Mr. Dalvin looks like Carl Thomas little brother.

[@sheenj23rc]

Radii15 yes he do.

[@callen7436]

More like his older brother

[@ashleywills8761]

Radii15 I thought that too lol

[@cdsboyg]

Little?

[@NatHenrickClarke]

right

[@LaCheleWallace]

I love Jodeci so much. Their first two albums are pristine. They were played before and after school. They're trendsetters and they can sing like no other (especially K-Ci♥). I used to be so cute in little Jodeci boots from Doumitt. Oooh and I was extra in the patent leather ones. You couldn't tell me NOTHIN'! I had posters, cassettes, cd's, imports, you name it, I had it. Dalvin, you keep sayin' that r&b was takin' the backseat, but if I remember clearly, r&b was poppin'. D'Angelo, Mary J., Faith, R. Kelly, Brandy and a few others were on fire. Maybe I'm missing something or don't remember. I didn't like Father MC too much, but if Jodeci was singin' on the track then that's all I need. He was so overlooked. Really Sway? Drake and J Cole can sing? Rap, sure, but sing? Man please. I rock with Boyz II Men, but they disappointed the hell outta me with that alternative bullsquat they released last year. I heard it and said, WTF IS THIS? DAMN! I didn't like one song. I didn't hear one signature Wanya riff or nothin'. At least Jodeci stayed true to r&b (kinda). Ya'll need to take my advice and release Incredible or Stress Reliever as the next singles. If anything, Bobby Brown copied them style-wise. Vocally, man please. K-Ci could whisper on a song and tear up Bobby. And R. Kelly was out too. PLEASE! Bobby faded away like no other. I wish I could've called and talk to them. The best male r&b groups of the 90's will always be Jodeci, H-Town, Boyz II Men, Mint Condition and Silk. Honorable mention- Blackstreet. I'm talkin' *vocals* and then hits. Excellent interview, Sway. I enjoyed this and wish it was longer. P.S. K-Ci, that song on yo' My Book album you did with Aaron Hall and Al B. was everything to me.

[@ertfgghhhh]

I know this is 5yrs later if bobbys solo album came out in 1986/87? Bobby was street then. He was wearing hiphop clothes and suits. Then his 2nd solo was out in 1988. He wore hiphop/street outfits and suits. Jodeci came out in 81. Wearing suits or hiphop outfits. Bbd came out 1990.rizzos solo album came out 1990. Both bbd and rizzo wore hiphop outfits and suits.

[@ladygemini5967]

You forgot TonyTonyTone’ I’m glad you mentioned Mint Condition I love these bands 4real and yesss all the above as well as New Edition

[@bigmeech1613]

Jodeci I copied Bobby’s Style if anything Bobby’s dressed street/hip hop 2 especially during the don’t be cruel days

[@JesusChrist-vn7hj]

Jodeci the reason half of y'all exsist

[@jilesnstyle]

!!!!

[@sh-rt5dq]

Facts

[@p-hawk1956]

Dalvin, DeVanté, JoJo and K-Ci weren't around when my parents were at it... all of three times. Demis Roussos was.

[@fabriennealexander2254]

Lol 😂 tell it now

[@bluckyjones]

Fax! I been tellin my sons the same thing for the past 25-27yrs..😂😂😂...They thought i was playin with em til their daddy was playin old jodeci albums one day & they made the mistake in sayin aint nobody listenin to boy bands no more & damn they got stuck at the table with a good lecture about wtf was REAL music & whats trash...lol he wouldn't let them leave til he was finished schoolin em...said his sons wasn't gonna go around actin like they aint had no home trainin embarassin his ass ..HAHAHA ...They 25 & 26 now & still tell folks about that. They acted like it was torture but thats proof they loved that music life lesson.

[@2lemonades]

I always felt they where on top of rnb groups in the 90's and there where many I loved like Mint Condition, Next, Htown, Boys to Men, but Jodeci, they did something to me...

[@AbstractRule]

Guy (even though they disbanded for most of the 90s, still released The Future in the 90s which is a good album), Soul For Real, Bell Biv Devoe, Blackstreet also some greats worth mentioning too.

[@2lemonades]

AbstractRule you know YOUR right. I totally got all selective and just omitted them. They all did great work. Guy into Blackstreet. Um New Edition into BBD, dang why you call me out like that?? :-)

[@AbstractRule]

2lemonades Haha my bad, i'm mad jealous you were growing up (you still look young as fuck) when they had all the Jodeci's SFR, BBD,Hi-Five, Shai and shit all in the clubs and everything, And there was also The Adina Howard, Mary J Blige, and Toni Braxton's playing in the club and on the radio RnB was the shit back then.

[@2lemonades]

Oh God yes it was some hot rnb artists out back then. Don't be jealous, dont even be mad. You can live vicariously through the music. Thats whats up

[@AbstractRule]

2lemonades God damn you're right, that shit will live through the younger generation of people like me as long as we pay attention to the classic golden era and live vicariously through it, then the culture can really evolve instead of completely get pimped out by rich people.

[@shohdtv]

Glad Heather B mentioned it. Bcuz, Bobby, n even more so...BBD, started tha hip hop/rnb look. They wore the tims first. The 3 quarter hooded drawstring jackets n all that. Just more colorful. Jodeci DEFINITELY added the edge or more street effect to it. Way harder of a look than BBD. "Jodeci boots" was actually the all black Dr. Martens. FYI...

[@realascanb222]

shohdtv u said it right

[@Bepeze]

Yes yes yes. That's exactly what ppl called them. I was the first one to wear some doc Martins to school in junior high after coming from staying the summer in cali. None believed me but I told them they'd become popular..... of course they did. Rest is history.

[@NatHenrickClarke]

i always wanted to know what kind of boots, BBD AND ABC was rockin

[@PbtEntLLC]

There will never be another Jodeci

[@angelacarter2208]

Woulda been funnier if Martin would have popped up on them and sung like he did on his show ..

[@rachelmoore6391]

Angela carter You are so right! you just gave me a flashback! That's one of my favorite episodes on Martin!!

[@ms.ladybug6186]

Angela carter ...omg I woulda been on the floor!!!😂😂😂😂

[@ms.ladybug6186]

Rachel Moore it's one of my favs as well!

[@callen7436]

Angela carter Lol too much yo!

[@DermDZL1]

Chillin on Varnel Hill

[@chanta6116]

If you think you lonely now..whooooo yeah

[@MitchRich40]

One of the BEST R&B groups ever. These fake R&B dudes now need to take a page from thier book.

[@davemitchell8735]

Mint Condition... Breakin My Heart,U send me swingin, If you love me, What kind of man would I be, Someone to love... Check Unsung out they had more than one or two hits and they were definitely bigger than Next.

[@TiffanyRayneOfficial]

You must forgive these young ones, they don't know LOL. That's why proper musical research is important.

[@johndough7346]

The look on Heather B face is priceless when k ci is talking..

[@sherwood9917]

Four Bobbies. That was hilarious.

[@latoyamcghee1524]

My favorite group forever!

[@CatalinaFOIA]

❤Jodeci❤ My very favorite R&B group! No one can even come close. Thank you for all the beautiful memories from 1996-1997!!! What a year that was, I'd relive those 2 years in a second!

[@martinlee2739]

second interview with k.c since promoting the new album... he seems good...good to see him enjoying himself again ...funny dude

[@LOLANIMELOLANIME]

"I lost my virginity to your music" K-ci: "No you didn't, man" lmaooooooo

[@MJJSmoothCriminal]

One of the best male r&b groups of the 90s!

[@keemafarrow2893]

That is so scary to have a stalker text you your ss number.....who does that? scary stuff, hope he had that chick arrested.

[@tyneserogers4738]

Literally his social security number smh too far

[@MattMcClary]

Respect the greats. August Chris Trey all come from the lineage of Jodeci

[@vfujxdyhfr4786]

I always had the biggest crush on Mr Dalvin and still do

[@tealoveOneNonly]

Their music is still heavy in my rotation all their CDs on the IPhone

[@magiz0]

"Talk yo shit sway!"

[@gamer777maurice2]

Jodeci 🐐

[@marksgameoflife8446]

KC has that deep speaking voice, I can see where that soul filled singing voice come from.🙌

[@ricsmith5730]

The look on Heather B's face at the end when Sway says good fuck music lol

[@magnumkalson]

legendary soul music, jodeci k-c and jojo thank you sway I'm a huge fan first and foremost ,but I got to say I being grown now, and I grew up listening to this legends....respect.

[@larhondaburchett3271]

Mr. Dalvin!!! 😍😍😘😘

[@lenhalz8086]

dont forget BBD too.. they were one of the first to do the style as well

[@bmari10]

Pay homage. Love it.

[@GabNSam]

bmari10 CHECK OUT JODECI THOSE THINGS VIDEO!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ-poYJ_e9-EhJI

[@davemitchell8735]

Jus was speaking on previous comments but about Jodeci... They are one of the best R&B groups EVER!!!

[@lenaroy5512]

lol delvin said the stalker knew his social security number 😅😅😅😅thats so creepy. she probably tried to fail delvin during tax season 😅😅😅😅

[@yungworldz]

R&B Legends.

[@tonniaworden-reyes9023]

forever a jodeci fan

[@rvegas81]

Love the group! Brings back memories!

[@THUGLIFE-sn5jl]

Got nothin but luv for my fellow N.Carolina niggaz.I remember being like 3 when 'Feenin' was jumpin and my Mom & Aunts would bang Diary Of A Mad Band til the tapedecks popped *LMAO* damn I'm glad i grew up in the 90's era because the "music" today in general ain't shit! #Proud2BeA90'sBaby

[@Perfectpearl]

20:20 The K-Ci leg. This caller is hilarious 😂 He’s right about those “Jodeci boots”!

[@dreek03]

DeVante needs to stop hiding

[@kimberlygriffin6400]

+dreek03 ---There's somethin wrong with him, but look'n bac, he's not the 1 who was alwayz out n front. Somebody said he's tatted his face, & he's got really weird hair twists. Devante is extremely talented, did'nt kno til recently how artistic & smart he really is, he's done a lot songz 4 many ppl, & he's prod-4 many artist 2. PPL who r smart, almost genius-like, r not very sociable. Peace

[@dreek03]

+Kimberly Griffin I think I follow you on Twitter but I wasnt saying it literally. I also didnt say anything was wrong with him. I know hes not hiding, he's in LA. But nobody can tell me anything about Jodeci especially about DeVante. I know exactly what he's done and does baby.

[@kimberlygriffin6400]

He's hide'n, does'nt like 2 interview, planez, I just want 2 c his tats & hair, & they've got new musik, so it's all good. Maybe c when they'll b n my area.

[@dreek03]

+Kimberly Griffin I know. Dalvin and Derek talk about it.

[@kimberlygriffin6400]

I'm just glad these r & b katz r doin it agin, Devant'e is hide'n like waldo, he'll come out soon, he's alwayz been strange 2 me, most really smart ppl r. No biggie.

[@kayhayhappy6837]

So blessed to have witnessed the 20th century, this 21st century and the ppl get strange and stranger.....seems like everything is a trend and following....smh....Jodeci had plenty of influence from their elders and even peers, but set the stage for a new lane in the 90's. aaaah Thank you Jesus for the memories and experiences.

[@ladytye826]

I concur

[@itzalissis6150]

I want nothing but the best for them in I will support them

[@jfjf4846]

Jodeci, much love from Australia.

[@wmextra]

They have that dope style of R&B Music

[@blaqorchid88]

Great interview Sway! #jodeciforever

[@erickiam25]

Dru hill were inspired by them!

[@realascanb222]

erickiam25 yea they had that dirty grungy style too. U right.

[@Queenalika85]

Enjoyed this interview

[@classicstorm]

Body Parts ft Mila J...I'm glad Jodeci is back with new music we need more of our '90s ('80s too) groups back...

[@mistysmith4425]

I like that..."yeah, he very careful". 😂

[@realascanb222]

Sway looking good and I love how articulate is. Sway do your thing boo.

[@glyrically9827]

dope interview

[@GeorgiaPeachAYEEE]

I like how Heather B was hyping Sway up in the beginning! Lol "You gotta talk about it" "Talk That Shit Sway" Bahahaha!!! I love them

[@TyHannah]

proud to be lineage of these guys!!

[@eddiecoleman1504]

The Diary of A Mad Band was the first time I heard of Jodeci! That song In the Meanwhile slapped! Big ups to them!!!

[@dwaynemartinez]

One of the best Group man. lol but great interview lol

[@GeorgiaPeachAYEEE]

This need more views!!!

[@tellemtrev]

Martin Payne was the craziest stalker lmao

[@lynettewatson2153]

Love me some Jodeci the music Was Amazing back in the day.

[@datoneman26]

Its almost like that Martin episode lol

[@brandijohnson1326]

Loved Jodeci back in the day it's good they are doing well.

[@tonitoni6242]

love you guys❤always

[@mrwhitexx88]

Nothing like these dudes gives me the chills the nostalgia

[@Mone333Williams]

20:35 is how kci came up wit the famous riff "OOOOU YEA" cuz he didnt have shxt else to sing 🤷🏾‍♀️🙂 simple as that 😭🤣

[@TheMactearz]

Legends

[@cavalearsoul]

The best...

[@linbee9461]

🇯🇲 stands out beautifully! ❤️ it!

[@rqute2]

Ooh yeah🎶

[@juliusmonroe7119]

Love u 4 life.

[@amandavalentine8925]

Love Jodeci.

[@verifiable40]

I know Devante had stalkers 😔 fine azz

[@jisoostan7627]

omg yall hell 😂😂

[@ZKMGking]

damn texted him his social ....thats some shit

[@ReyHugoTelevision614]

The clear jacket lol!!!

[@tobascopeppers6283]

jodeci are my boys but Bobby brown started that rapping and singing first in the 8os

[@domineeksanford8043]

tobasco peppers ... Facts

[@swingmob9294]

True he did. Most make it seem like Jodeci was the first artists with the bad boy image but it was really Bobby. Jodeci was the first bad boy GROUP though.

[@ertfgghhhh]

Not true. Bbb was not tge first. New edition did it starting in 83.gap band did it late 70s early 80s. James brown did it late 60s early 70s.. Jazz artists did it in the 20s and 30s.

[@greenghost3756]

Teddy Riley & GUY!!!!!! New Jack Swing????

[@Perfectpearl]

3:42 That’s sooooo true!

[@kennethgrayjr2855]

People Sleeping on JOJO 🔥

[@vfujxdyhfr4786]

I always Thought Dalvin was my boyfriend in my head I used to want him soo bad it’s just something about his fun personality and of course that chocolate 🍫 skin

[@latricefoster8925]

I will be seeing them on June 17th on tour!!!! DeVante' better be there, or I'm not going to be a happy camper!!! lol...None of that MIA!

[@veeo2169]

Enjoy the show! I'll be seeing them on June 27th! DeVante gon' be there! (Fingers crossed!)

[@latricefoster8925]

Guuuuurl he better be...I have to travel since they are not coming to my state....but we have to keep our fingers crossed, he'll be there :)....

[@veeo2169]

Latrice Foster YES! I have to travel from Cleveland to Detroit so you KNOW I feel you! (But do you really think they would do shows without all four members not being there?!) Dont forget to write a concert review! #teamdevante #jodeciontour #fingerscrossed

[@vikkii5782]

3 years later........ was he there ??

[@mscarverhigh18]

Dalvin doesn't have any kids! Wow! Shit I will have his first child! LOL!

[@2lemonades]

mscarverhigh18 LOL

[@Kimmica20]

mscarverhigh18 Girl! That's a blessing right there. lol

[@2lemonades]

***** Yes it is. She done already made up her mind, subliminally. I wish her all the best. LOL

[@Kimmica20]

2lemonades lol Lawd! I wish her the best too.

[@Whitney23803]

Lol...he do look good

[@Mr205BoSs]

I hate they stopped making music after the last album..then K-Ci and Jojo Made over 5 Albums.I felt like they robbed Us from Hearing new Jodeci Music

[@ertfgghhhh]

Naw. Devantes drug use did. Kci and jojo had no choice but to keep going as a duo

[@DoveVzn]

Don’t believe gospel Evans. She’s a hardcore liar. That’s not the reason why they stopped doing more music together after 2015 smh

[@ReyHugoTelevision614]

"Baaaaby......You Came Around" lol

[@MSALL-co8bf]

Interesting....real singers

[@bnine1006]

Can't get the damn album no where . All the stores SOLD OUT!. I need this for my system.

[@bnine1006]

***** i don't want the lossless, though. I got 15's , so I want the full sound

[@MrMustBNice]

Spotify and Google Play Access

[@Tx_Jay_]

I got it on Spotify 👌

[@belladoll7363]

It's on iTunes.

[@alexiswiggins6910]

You get their album from Amazon.

[@tickeymickey360]

woo!

[@cyndisays]

real singers