K-Ci on the Definition of R&B; What It Takes to Be King + The Legacy of Jodeci

[@TheMactearz]

One of the greatest Male singers ever

[@philperry6564]

No, just no.

[@problemmchildd5768]

Phil Perry hell yeah tf you mean

[@shaepowell2324]

Agreed, Facts

[@steviecritiquenewby7874]

Devonte Swing is underrated as a songwriter/producer....

[@Donnelius]

One fi the Greatest Songwriters/Producers of ALL TIME... Its a shame they dont give you props when your more of a recluse.

[@MYKECHEXX]

Stevie Newby big facts! He need to comeback out and make more hits for these youngsters. I can def see him working with Chris Brown, Partynextdoor, Drake , etc

[@steviecritiquenewby7874]

@@MYKECHEXX I agree with that 👍

[@shakiraharris3254]

💯

[@GungfuRichard]

Underrated how? His work was 90s platinum.

[@sflow4675]

K-Ci had that swag and used to pour out his heart and soul in each song and performance, which is a trait of a great lead of R&B groups.

[@vontebrown2537]

Jodeci are Legends, and Devante is a musical genius

[@cdpmusiconline]

K-Ci looking and sounding healthly! Great interview!

[@khalilahwestindies2224]

cdp He does look and sound great! Most High bless him😊

[@f8c3themusic]

I was thinking the same thing. He sounds sober. This is how we need our legends to be.

[@yeahisaidit5633]

Yep he back on that’s good ! That reality show Had him looking like a dope fiend!

[@tommywilliams8170]

cdp I agree but his singing voice has left the building. I hope he finally went did vocal lessons. Because this man right here when he would sing live my GOD. That's why I am so upset with him. I have been listening to them every since they got signed to a record label. So I know better. All that partying it will catch up to you. And Davante I am going to need to see him again Lol. Js 😍

[@VAswang]

@@tommywilliams8170 He has a new album that he previewed on his IG and it sounds like his old voice is back! But we'll see.

[@PROLIFIC_SPORTS]

Absolutely. Jodeci wasn't just a group, Jodeci was a band. 1990s R&B bands were rare. Jodeci, Mint Condition & Tony Toni Tone were among the best.

[@rikkidgermano9640]

Jodeci changed the dynamics of what a R&B group was. Puff gave them the look but Devante gave them the special sound and to this day, Jodeci is the only group from that time I can still listen to and not think the music sounds dated.

[@charlita25]

There will never be another Jodeci

[@carlosrob6494]

You right yes you are

[@deezel3176]

You are absolutely right! There hasn't been and probably won't be for a long, long time. Jodeci and Boyz to Men set the tone after New edition and every other group that came out after Jodeci and Boyz to Men wanted to be like either one of those two groups. K-Ci's voice can't be duplicated. The only other person that sounds close to Jo-Jo is Tao of Dru-Hill because he has that range that Jo-Jo had. I miss those old Jodeci days...lol!

[@kddinar]

charlita25 o yes it is just wait and see

[@HansumTrini]

SISQO was his twin!😂

[@deezel3176]

@@HansumTrini He had the tone but he definitely wasn't K-Ci. Sisqo was definitely one of the nicest vocalist when his voice was healthy as well. But if you were to put a young K-Ci and Sisqo together in a room and ask them to sing, K-Ci would've at ate Sisqo easily. K-Ci was super consistent live but not Sisqo. Both of them are my vocal heroes but K-Ci hands down has the crown between them two.

[@benc4968]

This is my all time favorite group. DeVante Swing’s unique sound still influences mainstream music until this very day. Every group after Jodeci wanted to be them but “can’t nobody fuck with Jodeci” legends frfr

[@HEALINGZONERADIO]

Maaan!!! Devante is very underrated!!!!! I love this group

[@unboughtunbossed1841]

Corvell Brown big facts

[@stevenscott5836]

K-CI ,one of the coldest brthas eva!! his sound and style and the group?!! still the best ever💯💯

[@victorvsmith]

Glad he clarified the whole Forever My Lady songwriting thing.

[@alisterelite9518]

Foh

[@ckinhimdaily]

@@alisterelite9518 😂

[@jlanise832]

Long Live 90's R&B!❤

[@MalevolentElephant]

Listen to Kci when him and Jojo sang Love Ballad. Just an amazing vocalist

[@rowlandnkweyagae5303]

These guys were so talented. True music like he says

[@shenyaet7286]

Idc what ppl say about kci. As long as he’s still breathing and looking good that’s all that matters to me. He will always be my favorite male vocalist 💯

[@shaepowell2324]

Agreed

[@aeerjordan4994]

Can you send me your phone number ? I was told i look just like KC

[@alonzoshell4222]

It’s too bad he lost his voice. He would have been up there with Marvin Gaye, Ruffin

[@lilkeenan]

BET need to do the Jodeci movie ASAP

[@BeTheChange1]

Keenan Hell yeah

[@daniellej7914]

Keenan vh1 owns the rights to the movie so that’s who’s gonna be doing it

[@nicolebryant5956]

Keenan that would be fire 💯💯💯

[@shunjohn3567]

Yep really do

[@eatfoodmusic3184]

That would be a good one

[@hollywoodhawkins9730]

I remember singing Jodeci songs when i was a kid.. Moms was bangin them joints.. My favorites were "Come and talk to me"& Forever my lady💯

[@eldezethaperformer1985]

K-Ci is the man no doubt! 😀🙏🏿✌🏿♥️✊🏿💪🏿 #realrandmusic

[@jrake80]

You can tell he's gotten clean. Good to see.

[@unboughtunbossed1841]

Jodeci ruled the 90s. Devonte killed the production while the brothers killed the lyrics...Love You For Life is my ish! There are a whole lotta babies that was made in the 90s from this group....

[@patienceISavirtue75]

K-Ci forever killed Womack’s version of “You Think You’re Lonely Now” hands down. Looking good brother!!!

[@rowlandnkweyagae5303]

I put "every moment" on repeat Everytime

[@freshrich736]

That song is so underrated 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shaepowell2324]

I Love That Song

[@dontesanders9971]

Stand up: living legend in the house. Most influential singer in the 90's, influenced and inspired singers like Dru- hill and Case amongst many others.

[@JNo-sk5mz]

K CI Lookin healthy and happy, one of my fav of all time

[@nelwiley8957]

Maaaan K-CI looks sooooo healthy & good. I'mma play their music till I'm old and dusty🤭🤣

[@ibukayov]

Lol 😄

[@idontknow7738]

Like me, at soon to be 65 yrs of age. 😂😉😂😉😂😉😂

[@ibexy]

one of my best vocalists!

[@OcGurl81]

I can't wait to hear new music from K-Ci

[@lkwiley3385]

Ocguel81 call me

[@lindablue2227]

Please come back. R&B needs it’s true kings!!!!!

[@jacquelyneharris254]

U still the baddest, I am still playing ur music. U playin that hat, I wish I had it.

[@davejenkins415]

First heard Jodeci sing backup vocals on Father MC's Treat Em Like They Wanna Be Treated. From that moment on I was a Jodeci fan!

[@maysonstorm4956]

weebay HaHa. Big Factz. A lot don’t even remember that song or know that was Jodeci on the hook.

[@aliciab7417]

Right. And Mary.

[@shaepowell2324]

Me Too as well as Mary J. Blige

[@shaepowell2324]

@@maysonstorm4956 I Do

[@shaepowell2324]

K Ci one of my Favorite R and B Singers. Give K- Ci his Roses Now.

[@dragonz6983]

IM GONA FINALLY SEE HIM IN CONCERT!!!! BEEN WAITING 20+YEARS FOR THIS MOMENT!!!😍😍😍AND I’M FRONT ROW..almost🥴

[@queman6583]

There are so many hits I like but "U & I", "Pump It Back" is on repeat. JoJo did his thing when he sang lead too!

[@MrCbwTV]

Que Man Pump it Back is phenomenal!

[@PlayaflyJoe27]

Que Man I swear I still fuck chicks playing pump it back! That's a sex groove song for the ages over 20 years old!

[@lauriceguice7117]

Love U & I ..

[@queman6583]

My bad I meant to say "Let's Do It All" but then again they're pretty much the same song.

[@Jasmine-iw4xq]

"What about us" is my shit lol

[@GstringJackson]

I will say it for him....K CI is the king of R&B.....No one can (sang) as good as he can!!

[@icantthinkofcoolyoutubenam9141]

MusicNme1 yup

[@mrroonz1]

Have you heard Bobby wolmack

[@jamaicanice1522]

Lollo.Have I heard of Stevie Wonder???Case???

[@sinfulthep773]

R Kelly Is The King Of RnB. (Not Even Up For Debate)

[@shaepowell2324]

Facts

[@rocketcityrob343]

Favorite group of all time Hands down!!!

[@dlothedoctorpromo]

K-Ci finally gaining some weight lol

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

He left drugs alone.

[@dlothedoctorpromo]

kilamanjaro Mountain it ain’t got nothing to do with drugs. Lol it’s genetics. He is skinny by default cuz his father is skinny and he took after him.

[@aubreyperminter8565]

I was thinking the same thing , he seems like he's in a good place in his life.

[@mr.mackey9720]

Healthy weight

[@cookingwithtonya1269]

He was an alcoholic idiots

[@edavis2715]

One of my favorite groups of all time ain't nobody f****** with them but Boyz II Men And if you want to go back Temptations or New Edition but other than that Jodeci man was the s***

[@jeffreyboston1773]

Yessir I sirrrrrr ...... Hey but Dru hill kelp that jodeci style going I gotta give it to them

[@Kev27RS]

@@jeffreyboston1773 There were a lot of nice R&B groups in the 90's actually. 👍

[@alonzoshell4222]

No comparison to the Temptations

[@derrickbrown9696]

Boys II men and JODECI are great groups. Kc-i and Jojo have stronger vocals, especially Kc-i. I think Kc-i can complete with Boys II men by himself, especially early 90's Kc-i!!

[@davidramon3]

No Doubt that Jodeci is the Baddest R&B group ever till this day!!!Can Nobody F*ck with Jodeci

[@khalilahwestindies2224]

Beautiful interview! This is my era.. I still have the first tape! This is my era! Aaaaaand I was 10th grade when Jodeci came out 💞

[@200blockwildboy]

This man is the g.o.a.t

[@lisahurtt7608]

Devante is definitely underrated!

[@GeorgiaPeachAYEEE]

I would love to see a 3hr Jodeci documentary along with Da Bassment Crew documentary.

[@anithomas2964]

His voice is a my fav of all time

[@cmchronicles1144]

K-Ci looking better healthier & sober 👍. #Legend

[@curtmagee]

Don’t talk, Just Listen!

[@idontknow7738]

😘😘😘💯💯💯😘😘😘 DEVANTE SWING!

[@malakahmath4567]

Jodeci is one of my favorite groups! If y'all haven't heard K Ci's album My Book, go check that! It didn't get the proper promotion, it's FIRE!

[@CreativeLaelAsif]

Devante Swing and Teddy Riley two greatttt producers

[@cedbenz7748]

Unc loooking healthy! 🐐

[@makavellibutter7870]

Ced Benz I know right! And I'm happy KCI lookin good

[@DynastyVisualsTV]

K-Ci Tiller 😩😭 foh wit that. Can’t nobody touch K-Ci man. #JodeciForLife

[@itsthatatm8345]

K is the best in my book, Jojo is the brain behind the vocals, Devante is the best producer and most versitile to do it... JODECI IS THE BEST GROUP, K-Ci and Jojo are the best duo ever

[@kesheilaboyd6873]

I was just listening at the love letter album. They are my favorite group til dis day. Me and my sister did they song for Christmas. 😁😍

[@Boomslang1]

He's rocking the wedding ring. Cool!

[@tonej3113]

K-ci and jo-jo albums were classic's

[@shaepowell2324]

Yes

[@dsickwidit4029]

THE SHOW, THE AFTER PARTY AND THE HOTEL!!!!!

[@MrCbwTV]

D SiCkWiDiT The R&b Thug bible🎹🎤🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@makavellibutter7870]

D SiCkWiDiT Hell Yeah!!!!!! Da Bomb Ass Album!!!!!!!

[@dariusraheem93]

Jodeci my top favorite R&B groups of all time!!!! Come & Talk To Me, Forever My Lady & My Heart Belongs To U

[@pulsedr1p818]

He looking and sounding great/ sharp and on point! Get it K-ci

[@diesel379x]

Jodeci is way too talented to be teasing us with one album in last what twenty years. Come on brothers give us more music. 😎👍👏

[@ArthurCharlez]

I have every single Jodeci and Kci & Jojo album on my phone..I'm 46 years old.. fan since '93.

[@charlita25]

K- CI is most definitely a R&b king

[@shaepowell2324]

Definitely one of them starting with his voice , singing ability and raw emotion alone.

[@wonderfulworld7133]

K-Ci looking good can't wait to hear his upcoming music. I wish he & Fantasia could do a track together

[@antwanjones679]

Diary of a Mad Band is still one of the hottest CD ever

[@blakestillinthegame4248]

My boy K-CI Looking good! Keep up the great work! 💯

[@DrFadenstyle]

The BADDEST Group ever!!!!!!! #Jodeci4Ever

[@SaintThomas410]

🙌It's only one king Jesus Christ! 🙏💯

[@tha1man744]

Saint Thomas smh jesus freak alert

[@ricoyarb8722]

#FACTS!!

[@gar783]

Prove Jesus Christ ever existed and what period Of time

[@ricoyarb8722]

Prove me when n where he didnt exist

[@gar783]

There's absolutely nothing you can tell me about Jesus Christ a fictional character I've been through every scripture you can possibly read and if you do your homework you'll find out that it's all a bunch of Lies call it what you want the only spirituality you have is with inside of yourself that's the gift so believe what you want do the research and maybe you can cut the ties of the BS that has been handed down to multiple people and yourself and why are you at it try to fix all of the Injustice that actually goes down in the church

[@thehaweseffect]

I literally just finished listening to Diary of a Mad Band....man its still tight. Love this group still

[@ray1411]

I have to say, I’m happy to see a new video from Jack on Thisis50. Jacks interviews are filled with love unlike some other Hip Hop interviewers. And thank you for showing others NYC didn’t outright hate on the south. Did we act funny? Yes, but that comes with anything new. But, overall? NYC helped southern artist more than they hurt them. Shit, most blacks in NYC, during Hip Hops rise were, in fact, originally from the south.

[@jonesmcooper1]

Great seeing him sober and healthy looking, he looks great!

[@roshaungoolsby4554]

70s, 80s, and early 90s babies stand up!

[@danielchase1970]

K-Ci is it on the r&b tip!

[@shaepowell2324]

Yes

[@princesstami09]

I love my K-ci and jodeci 🥰

[@pimpmastaa101]

LEGEND

[@houndgangent.mac_lar8840]

2019 the goat! Of vocals , n raw talent.

[@jcobbing1]

What ever you have in the works I can't wait to hear. Love you guys #Jodeci..

[@krodamobsta4873]

Devante definitely underated and so is Jodeci but still top notch

[@corrydonaldson5227]

You got me Feeninggggggg!!! That was and still is the shit

[@MrCbwTV]

If Mary J is the Queen, K-ci is the King 👑🎤

[@Ember_Janer]

MrCbwTV Robert Kelly

[@MrCbwTV]

marvin turner K-ci is the King of Hip Hop soul.

[@g33k707]

Mary j blige is a jester. She cooned herself out of being any type of queen when singing for Hillary Clinton Nonsense and rubbish. Let her sit down.

[@shenyaet7286]

g33k707 Have a seat Lauryn Hill has praised Mary j blige and even did a song with her. Mary been the queen since early 1990. She’s still the Queen. Stop hating on another black women.

[@g33k707]

@@shenyaet7286 its not hate when she hated on herself. All you woke sisters are not very intelligent. So your telling me.the only way the "queen" knows how to condemn social injustice to a political candidate is to sing to Hilary clinton? The same super predator Hillary???? Please madam don't talk rubbish to me. She's a good artist.she ain't no damn queen. Cut it out

[@gwenie77able]

So he was undercover telling him the old sound is what we miss! Love K Ci💗

[@bobbyfrison6628]

Can't nobody sing like K-Ci & Jojo sing it guys.

[@nykedradarden2901]

Omggg, i been listening to Gotta Love so much lately... Happy to see a recent interview ☺

[@deonnadyson]

Video or album version?

[@shanaeselby4365]

Omg kc looks so heathly and sober.....i pray that him and delvin can get the other to up to health so they can school these young ppl what r&b was really about

[@playad6332]

The best 90s group every, real talk.🌞tribe

[@jovonj4010]

Every time I get drunk I listen to U and I about 20 times in a row.

[@HEALINGZONERADIO]

KC you are a R&B King!!!!!

[@sinfulthep773]

R Kelly Is The King Of RnB. (Not Up For Debate)

[@derrickbrown9696]

@@sinfulthep773 I'll agree to disagree. Kc-i can definitely compete with R Kelly!!

[@sinfulthep773]

@@derrickbrown9696 How ? Kci Doesn't Even Have Enough Hits To Be In The Same Conversation With R Kelly As Far As King Of RnB. Kci Can Sang! But You Need To Know How To Do More Than Just Sang To Be The King Of RnB.

[@latrinaconner7721]

My man look so healthy, gone k. C! We need you to bring that great music back baby lol.

[@icantthinkofcoolyoutubenam9141]

One of my Fav singers I listen to jodeci on my Apple Music Ayyeeeedayyyy #90sEraBihhh

[@princessfrancois8225]

That's right, there is just One true King, the Lord Jesus Christ

[@kevinsimmons5059]

Come and talk to me was the Jam

[@LaCheleWallace]

My ex-husband, Mr. K-Ci Hailey. Oooh, I just love you so much. I've always had my eyes on you. When y'all first came out, I was fully focused on you. It was always in the stars because my favorite Jodeci records are yo' favorite Jodeci records. I saw an interview you did and you stated that _My Heart Belongs to U_ and the video version to _I'm Still Waiting_ are yo' favorite Jodeci records. Those are mine too! Sometimes we couldn't wait for a rainy day so that we could have indoor recess. My lil' friends and I used to sit at the top of the stairs just singin' our asses off to _My Heart Belongs to U._ Back then I thought I was Whitney Houston so I'd obnoxiously key everything super high on purpose.😊 Back then, we' read our lil' magazines and when it was time to choose our husbands, I immediately chose you. Why did I do that? Them lil' heffas snickered at me and I felt so bad inside. I had to switch and choose _DeVunte_ (in my Texas accent). And mind you, they were dark-skinned girls. Because of the way I look, I wasn't expected to like you, K-Ci. It's all good though. I've always been attracted to the brothas w/ the best voices. Now, _Forever my Lady._ That record's like a dream (no pun intended), K-Ci. I used to play it really low at night before bed and I'd just dream. I have good memories behind that gem. Thanks for clarifying the history of that record. Songwriting is tricky because muthafuckas will come in and write one line and claim they wrote the entire thing. It's just business, I suppose. Shoulda, woulda, coulda, but you know what should've been a single? _U&I._ That record is so dope. I enjoyed y'all first album through and through. Most groups were marketed to look like either Jodeci or Boyz II Men. Jodeci's influence was everything. I sure did have my lil' Jodeci boots. I had the regular ones and I had the shiny, black, patent leather ones. They were hella cute. I agree, r&b is supposed to be about true blue *sangin'.* I'll rank it. *SANGIN':* Johnny Gill, Brian McKnight, Stokley, the lil' round head man from Silk, Eric Benét, Aaron Hall (in his heyday), K-Ci (in his heyday), Joe, Tony Terry and a few others. These brothas are primo when it comes to real *sangin'.* Then, you have _SINGING:_ Case, Ginuwine, Babyface, Maxwell, Bobby Valentino, D'Angelo, Musiq Soulchild and a few others. These brothas are coo', vocally, but they're not on the same level as the *sangers.* Brothas who kinda float somewhere in between would be, Tyrese Gibson, Usher Raymond and a few others. These brothas have they moments where they be puttin' it down, but for the most part, middle-ground. And then you have the brothas...well... Let's just say they're better off on record v. live: Al B. Sure, Keith Sweat, Ralph Tresvant, Chuckii Booker, Bobby Brown, Donell Jones, etcetera. I actually felt bad for Mr. Ike Turner. Miss Tina Turner said out of her own mouth that the first and second beating scenes never happened. She had to water it down for movie purposes. They couldn't show everything. I felt that they should've showed the *real* v. fabrication. That movie screwed him up for life. On the flip side, Mr. Turner let it happen. Yes, *HE* did that. They came to him w/ a deal, a check and he agreed. He was in and out of trouble and he had outstanding debts. _Sign off on this movie and we'll wipe yo' slate clean._ I guess he didn't know how detrimental it would be in the long run. K-Ci, now I gotta be honest, I'm not looking forward to new music from you because I don't wanna be disappointed, vocally, again. You done lost yo' gift. However, I do wish you well and I still love you, dearly. Be well.

[@sweeetzz]

Those are my favorite songs too JoJo showcased his voice in U & I and I’m still waiting K-Ci tears that entire song up

[@jesusisking1982-m3t]

My cuz lookin good and healthy so proud of him 🙏❤️

[@sedneysyr3527]

K Ci is the king of the R&B

[@Ember_Janer]

sedney cluff syrius Robert Kelly

[@sedneysyr3527]

@@Ember_Janer can't argue

[@sinfulthep773]

R Kelly Is Thee Irrefutable King Of RnB. (Not Even Up For Debate)

[@NAJErEa91]

IM JUST GLAD TO SEE AND HEAR THE BLACK KANG OUTCHEA STILL DOING HIS THANG! "LOVE YOU FOR LIFE" K-CI ! AND ALL THE BEAUTIFUL BRUTHAS OF JODECI !

[@NAJErEa91]

"pop is sInging; R&B is sAnging." str8 like dat!

[@NAJErEa91]

@15:24 NAH! "HEART AWAY" IS A BOP! STAHP PLAYING!

[@NAJErEa91]

yeah Queen Toni is classic but she also gave us "Please" so stop! she can switch it up all she wants! she is not only classic she is TIMELESS!

[@GreedyGlo]

DeVante Top 5 Producers All Time Idgaf #LEGEND

[@ckinhimdaily]

Everyone says Devante is underrated. True. But Devante checks and Platinum Records aren't. 😊 Facts.

[@kesheilaboyd6873]

I grew up with them. The 90's

[@iwriteetheriwriteether8476]

Mr. Hailey looking and sounding good! God still got his hand on Kci. Let me write the biopic! I could take it back to 1985 when Kci & JoJo had jheri curls and sang gospel. Wish I knew where to pitch a script.

[@luvAlotDiva]

I have to be the Biggest Jodeci fan, After a biopic was mentioned. I went on MyCast fan casting and created the Title and the Cast. And I still have my physical copy of Diary of a Mad Band, my Favorite album.

[@southernthunder4874]

Love you 4 life is the best jodeci song ever...Beautiful video too

[@justus615]

The 1 and Only ........ Best R&B Group Hands Down.............

[@kareneverett125]

GREAT INTERVIEW !!!!

[@kevinsimmons5059]

My favorite RB group