Jade - Don’t Walk Away LIVE at the Apollo 1993

Showtime at the Apollo
Original airdate: 5/15/93
Recent article 12/2021 on why Di Reed isn’t touring with Jade…she wasn’t invited….
The 90’s Kickback Concert brings a run of nostalgia Friday to the Arena Theatre in Houston. The lineup includes Next (“Too Close”), H-Town (“Knockin’ Da Boots”) Brownstone (“If You Love Me) and Shai (“If I Ever Fall in Love”).
Also on the bill is Jade, the girl group who conquered the pop, R&B and dance charts with “Don’t Walk Away.” But Houston native Di Reed, lead vocalist on the group’s biggest hit, won’t be there.
Reed, who grew up singing in church on the south side of Houston, says she wasn’t asked to be part of the throwback show in Houston or other cities. And she has no idea why.
“It’s a zero reason situation,” Reed says, calling from Los Angeles. “I wish I could tell you what is going on. It’s something that I don’t identify with in all my years in the business. I was caught off guard. I had no idea that they had joined together.”
The lineup for the shows includes founding members Tonya Kelly and Joi Marshall, along with Myracle Holloway, a former contestant on “The Voice,” who is billed as a special guest. The trio even has an official website, and their Instagram handle is @ladiesofjade.
“There is no new Jade. There’s only Jade. I’m alive. I am ready. I wanted to make good on it. They’re just not here for it,” Reed says. “If you’re saying Jade is involved then I should very well get a mic because I’m also Jade. You can’t say ladies of Jade and expect that the fans think I’m not a lady of Jade.”
Reed says she hesitated to make a public statement because she “didn’t wanna let out our dirty laundry.” But fans took notice in photos and flyers and began asking her about it on social media. She released a statement this week, saying, “I wish I had been asked to participate” and “it is my hope that all will be restored.”
Multiple emails to Kelly, Marshall and Holloway’s press team have gone unanswered. Their only reference was an Instagram caption on Kelly’s page that read, “Jade got new energy but the sound remains classic.”
Reed says it’s all the more baffling because she had been in contact with Kelly about doing shows together, something “very light, just do something for the fans and have fun.” They even made plans for photos and exchanged music ideas. Reed was in Houston caring for her grandmother in July and was blindsided when someone sent her the flyer for the concert dates featuring Holloway.
“She (Kelly) basically had sworn off that she didn’t wanna work with Joi anymore. She said that out of the two that she wanted to work with me,” Reed says. “I’m not a victim in any of it, but it hurt me. I cried on my grandma’s shoulder.”
Jade’s first single, “I Wanna Love You,” was featured in the 1992 film “Class Act” starring Kid ‘n Play. It became a top 10 R&B hit and reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Follow-up Don’t Walk Away,” with Reed singing lead, became the group’s biggest hit, cracking the pop top 10 in the U.S. and U.K. The group’s debut album “Jade to the Max” was certified platinum. Follow-up “Mind, Body & Song” went gold and included the R&B hits “5-4-3-2 (Yo! Time Is Up)” and “Every Day of the Week.”
Since her girl group days, Reed has found steady work as a backup singer, traveling the world with Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Usher and others. Last year, she was part of DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic series. In September, she joined fellow girl group SWV onstage to perform “Don’t Walk Away.”
Reed says she renewed the Jade trademark in 2019 and added Kelly and Marshall as co-owners. That means they’re all legally entitled to the name - and the profits.
Reed has yet to pursue serious legal action because she considers the other Jade members family. But Kelly and Marshall have gone “radio silent” since Reed discovered they were doing shows without her. She says her texts and emails have gone unanswered.
“I guess they found a loophole where they’re legally able to use the name. But just because you can do it doesn’t mean you should do it,” Reed says. “Tell the people that it’s you and Tonya. If I go out (on my own), I’m fine to say Di Reed of Jade or Di Reed or featuring Di Reed.”
Despite her frustration, Reed is holding out hope that things can be resolved. She’s love the original members to reunite for next year’s 30th anniversary.
“I will keep the mics warm for Tonya and Joi. I will not ever say never,” Reed says. “No matter what happens going forward, I want our fans to know that I tried. Period. This is not about slandering anybody. None of that matters. If I love you, I’ll always love you. Love is real, love is permanent. I need the fans to understand that what’s happening now is an injustice all around. We all lose.”

[@jnetteepooh994]

What a time to be alive!!!

[@Blackskye211]

Aww.. The good old 90’s

[@laurahenriksen19]

I know! I was gutted that Eternal basically won the public favour over these these guys were much better

[@cinetbenet2405]

I hate that everyone that got to be alive with full comprehension of this era cause I wish I had a time machine

[@sespringstead24]

I bought this cassette single when I was 8 it’s still a jam 😅

[@5822huron]

To be young

[@redhookbrooklyn1996]

The 90’s was the best f**king era of hip hop and R&B

[@miorandmior]

1000%

[@mandyno5328]

Yes it is, have a style and feeling

[@myth8551]

I don't think the new generation can understand how big these songs were. These were huge hits 👏

[@theballadsback5128]

@myth8551 indeed! And that listening party on BET- pure 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lynnmercado4472]

This song will forever be on my playlist no matter how I feel this song gets me in a good fuckin mood.This song is everything 🤩😍❤❤

[@1MsOne1]

It's 2024! And u got that right. If it wasn't for the generation b4 JADE, generation during JADE, the generation of 2024 and a couple of few yrs ago... NONE of this wb.possible. Youngins, notice how they and the rappers of way back, ........ Got their point across wo using a single bit of profanity and their songs still jam in 2024.

[@MsRadar23]

Back when music meant something

[@Dual971]

I'd drop everything to be at the apollo and witness every single of these 90s bands.

[@jc329]

So true!!! Me too!

[@lynnmercado4472]

Me too I was 10 in 93 😢 I wish I knew all the things I know now when I was 10 😭 I would do anything to go back to the 90$ 💯💙😭😔

[@ArturLupsan-sr5er]

Me toooooo❤

[@NDB82]

I love how they aren’t dancing too hard, they know they are vocalists and kept it real cute. #missthe90s

[@handsomeX]

💯

[@Nadd1013]

They stole the show without showing TOO much..👏🏽👍🏽

[@jakemiles1427]

What's wrong with showing your body? Josephine Baker has danced nude before and her banana skirt dance is iconic yet you guys NEVER criticize her for dancing with little to no clothes on.

[@EmeraldJade66]

Nolan A.D. ... Exactly!! Thank you! Especially coming from a man! 😉😊Unlike today's hoochies that look like they just came off the streets. Nah! This is how it's done ladies and gents! Yep! They were keepin it real.

[@fredygonzalez6104]

I was lucky to have been a teenager in the 90's, the best era, good times

[@larhondaburchett3271]

Yesssss!!!! 😊

[@quekelley5277]

3 fine underrated and beautiful black women of pure 90’s R@B soul!

[@Schizniit]

I don't care for the drama between them, just great hearing 3 talented ladies just sing together

[@jbone2345]

These young bucks don't know nothin about this music here! 🔥🔥🔥

[@LaCheleWallace]

Whew! What a song, but what an album. I used to wear this album out during the time. You just press play and let it do what it do. My lil' friends and I made a step to this song. It was hella cute. We'd just be dancin' and carryin' on. I wanted to get them Jade/Janet Jackson braids so badly during the time, but unfortunately, I was a lil' too tender-headed and they made my eyes slant back. It was cute, but sorta painful. Fun memories behind this song. These girls could sing.

[@tianaclark4010]

Me too

[@naturesown1807]

You used to get worn out to this song too 😂

[@eternitysound6]

Loved this little story 😂

[@user-os2fx9bw1e]

Girl stfu and go listen to Britney Spears

[@user-os2fx9bw1e]

@@naturesown1807 Corny af

[@jayshelton187]

One of the best All Time summer songs !!! 🕺🏻🕺🏻

[@murielmwamba2565]

My favourite female vocalists ( group)from the 90s. Sadly, under rated. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@CaapriceTube1]

90s R&B Girl Groups were just a Time and a Vibe. Would love to see a resurgence in music of good Girl Groups & Boybands

[@jamw8022]

used to do the dance moves alone in my bedroom in 93 :) i always wanted a separate phone line to my room and wanted the opening as my answering machine message... kids today get phones at like 5 years old. they have NO CLUE how rare, amazing and cool it was if you even had a land line extension in your room, let alone your own number back then..damn

[@michegoodman4747]

For sure!

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Lol, precisely. Things that were viewed as special prizes or allowances to us back then are now expected by this generation.

[@msladylibra8373]

Fully clothed, VERY physically fit when they bounced down on their knees I wanted to go back to 92 but the bones now won't let me DRIP that low no more 😂

[@KingofgraceSARA]

😂

[@powerbad696]

I agree with everything you said,even the knees. LOL.GREAT live performance and singing.

[@powerbad696]

I agree with everything you said,even the knees. LOL.GREAT live performance and singing.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

😂😂😂Tell me about it.The cracking sound is real...but the shoulder bounce is still active!

[@truthhurtz8517]

1990s Women are the best looking women...❤❤❤

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Next to the 70s ones😉

[@truthhurtz8517]

@@TheRetroWoman80 💯💯

[@jshudo44]

This is not even my favorite live performance, but they still killed it. Their live performance with a live band, is my favorite one without question.

[@maryannestewart2384]

@jshudo44 do you know if its still on u-tube? 🙂

[@jshudo44]

@@maryannestewart2384 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLMgGBtd8SfrdUsi=m-ryTig6_czKcZGG

[@snowpoodie2870]

Jade Is One Of My Favorite Female Groups Of All-time They All Very UnderRated Singers Dope Classic Performance They All Beautiful Di Reed Is My Favorite Outta The Group

[@dontreldontrel416]

Mine to. I hated that they broke up. Jade Total Allure Braxton's Was my favs

[@snowpoodie2870]

@@dontreldontrel416 IKR Same Here I Miss Dis Era Of Music Da 90s

[@Blackskye211]

I hate that they wasn’t bigger.

[@snowpoodie2870]

@@Blackskye211 I Know Right Word On Street They suing Each Other Fo Da Jade Name WTH Shit They Need To Stop Da BS And Come Together And Make Great Music Together Jade4Life I Miss Da 90s

[@Schizniit]

Man, I miss this kind of RnB. Where it was more about singing and the lyrics were real nice and sappy. And just the most phenomenal singers in the world like no body sings like the old RnB singers.

[@joeybee1914]

Talented early 90's hip hop babes.

[@CaseyLamah]

My lil 5 year old tail used to play this album OUT

[@Ilovechicago100]

Yessss

[@neverhungryagain2187]

@@Ilovechicago100 owe me nas

[@babyd0lI]

CLASSIC 🔥🔥

[@gearsofwar3xXx]

It goes to show you how good these women were when it's been 10 years since I heard this song, but I could still remember most of the lyrics.

[@Elwrt455]

It never gets old

[@staceysmith5587]

Back when r&b groups mad vocal skills

[@powerbad696]

AGREED.Wish we had r& b groups like this TODAY !!!!

[@handsomeX]

Yup! 💯🔥

[@malcomtruthfighter1235]

Man, Back in the day. Why can't there be groups like this for my kids to enjoy, lol? Beautiful, talented and sexy with their clothes on. Very underrated. No twerking. Just dancing.

[@jaeofelony5531]

social media & technology, basically rotting most ppl's brain...

[@jc329]

Isn't that the truth....no twerking, just dancing. Self-respecting young Black women with talent. Love the beats and the vocals. Thank God for our musical blessings! 🎶♥️🙏🏽

[@jimmiepage2617]

Great vocals and stage presence! Love jade!

[@powerbad696]

GREAT live performance and GREAT singing. Sounded like their record.

[@Nadd1013]

Daaaaang🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sweetheartluv1823]

Badasses💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@sallyconnor6841]

Zero dislikes as it should be.

[@ArturLupsan-sr5er]

I was a teenager in the 90s...nothing can touch 90s r&b and hip hop...❤

[@bethanytarascio5087]

DAMN I miss these daysssssss!!!!

[@jcorey68]

Jade was soooo underrated! Those girls could sang!!❤

[@da-railsmith8828]

Babe, that walk forward with that step backwards then forward again was everything!!

[@debl2581]

Wow great vocals 😍

[@mikeraccooneyes4509]

Hey TgotSoul, thank you for sharing this!!

[@TgotSoul]

You’re welcome 😁

[@_A4A]

There is NO REASON on ANY LEVEL that this BEAUTIFUL GROUP of Woman, should have ever taken off!..... PERIOD!!!

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Blame the sacrificial/blackballing/genuine talent hating industry climate...still going strong today.

[@anthonyd.4theloveofsoulful197]

What a Proper BangeR and a CLasSiC cuT by JADE, LivE @ The Apollo, Great MusiC and Artists Dream Teams juS Never FADE when you got JADE, Don't Walk Away, from dat Stage, Performing the ThE Best TunE's TgotSoul Thank you 🙏🏽 🙌🏼 👍🏼 🔊🎼🎵🎶

[@marciadavidson2765]

This was the best of times indeed

[@angrysmurf3974]

Best song of 1992.

[@nathanscipio6148]

They killed it.

[@janetm.munozl.9100]

Me encanta este trio tiene ritmo y son entonaditas.y claro bellas😊😊😊👍👍

[@SunnyIlha]

They at the Apollo!

[@andrewdemetri579]

what a track still sounds great.well produced.

[@entenmanny3061]

I'm back in Freshman High School... 🥰 The Memories 🎙

[@kristineilochi4615]

Ah me too. 9th grade!

[@dakingltroyproductofdade3579]

Feel gud music 90s was truly best golden era

[@ArturLupsan-sr5er]

Best era❤

[@cynthiachavis9678]

2024 still groovin

[@mickeyfletcher1630]

All beautiful ladies

[@mythofdoooda]

Don't Walk awaaaaayyyy Girl!!!! I'll be right there for you!!!

[@zacharylarson3923]

Funnest years of my life hands down.

[@giovannirio6141]

Bellissima!❤

[@AlwayzOneHunnit]

Wow, very beautiful voices live and while dancing. You GO GIRLS!!! A 90's thang. The most dopest vocalists but ain't non of em toppin my girls Kut Klose. ❤❤❤

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I loved that first album all the way through. From several interviews I watched with Tabitha, Keith Sweat was grimey to them, plus the industry was overloaded with girl groups at that time. They were not putting full backing/promotion behind them like SWV or TLC.

[@demetriusdavis4775]

I love Jade but the music industry pitted SWV against them. I remember them being arch rivals back in high schools.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I really hated that back then. Like, once one black group made it there was no room for others to shine equally. They did the same crap with solo singers too. I do not support competition because I love all artists and do not compare. But the dirty industry has always thrived off that ish and turned into ugliness between artists. Ugh.

[@jc329]

The beats and vocals are REAL!!!! Love, love, love it........ Can't help but get up and dance!!! Thank God for "our" music!!! Amen. Such soulful joy!!! 👍🏾🎵🎶🎵🎶❤️🥰🎉🥳🥰🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿

[@rudolphmcneill515]

I KNEW I could find a live performance of this at The Apollo. YESSSS!!! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@shawonniamayes1301]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️still one of my favorites

[@AnitaDil]

Bloody hell that was good!

[@resiebryant4752]

They were awesome!! Maaaan I miss their music!

[@doginthecity9635]

Thanks for uploading.....

[@heatherc.5760]

This n ur 5432 ur time is up I love!! I was 13 when this came out n I miss it so much the only decade I would do over again no regrets same mistakes n living n gosh they all could sing in the 90's, I miss it! I have seen legends in concerts n i am grateful.

[@mills2006]

Dam they sound great.😎🎧🎻🍷🎙🔥🎶🎵🎸🎹🎺🎤🙏🏿

[@Diamondsareforever1973]

Yes

[@4word1]

My mom's favorite joint

[@deandrebaker5167]

I wonder where there are now?

[@nicolasjohnson7081]

Lead singer is my mom, she’s doing just fine 💯

[@roselynholloway7863]

@@nicolasjohnson7081really

[@AndreRosario-zm8pf]

🙏🙏🙏🌎 Love this song.

[@daisypaul]

Many kids of the 90s are by-products of this lyrical prowess🤛🏿

[@eMMusical]

♥️

[@sallyconnor6841]

❤️💜💝💜❤️

[@SunnyIlha]

Sound mo bettah live here den da album recording.

[@mastinanagel380]

This was and still is my jam! Whatever happened to them?

[@FLOSSBABYEDITZ]

🕺🏿🕺🏿

[@michaelBELTON-v4l]

Smash Hit

[@nakitabattle5391]

And folks hate us brown skinned girls but we the best😊y’all forgot

[@larhondaburchett3271]

Riiiggghhhttt!!! We are the ish!! 😊

[@ceeceetracey9839]

This is back when combat boots were cool with a sexy outfit. That way you get still dance your ass off at the club.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Singing....straight singing and moving while controlling breath. I miss my teen years.

[@iLoveCats1209]

Fun fact: my teacher was actually a backup dancer for this group!

[@trinnysaysno]

Who is the camera guy?

[@lamujermaslinda]

why did it sound like they were booing around 3:53?

[@angrysmurf3974]

rude stupid crowd.

[@Ranger4645]

They weren't booing. Jade puts the woo woo part in the song and sings " Let me here you!" and the crowd answers back. This was in the time of Arsinio Hall and the Dog Pound. Guys would go woo woo woo in deep low sounds. Jade nailed it and the crowd loved them.

[@MsRadar23]

Back when music meant something

[@antwanlee31]

what a time to be a 7th grader..man o man

[@leonjones696]

I don't know but I do believe that they were lip-syncing.

[@kevinmckinley8743]

My favorite R&B better than XSCAPE OR SWV they just didn’t get all the support they so sexy

[@beamhigh207]

Not a beat missed.

[@jaymac9570]

is it tonya on the left? ..fine lookin lady ..

[@dangerwetikosclose2682]

I wish the sistas wore their hair like this more often!

[@mortalsfoe6333]

ugh..people dont sing like this no more

[@sionapink1560]

They were rocking combat boots then

[@massaysteria5465]

Nine Trey

[@carolinenoble1321]

Anyone noticed the braided hairstyles in the 90's! Today, women are wearing the same hairstyle.

[@miorandmior]

Today you have lizzo and cardi B 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@domedou7127]

When they started twerking towards the end that was not lady like

[@eddiecainbeats]

shutup

[@domedou7127]

@@eddiecainbeats shut don’t go up prices do if u take my advice u shut the hell up too lol aww is the little gurl feelings hurt

[@truthhurtz8517]

So !!!