Jodeci
Jodeci is an American singer from Charlotte, North Carolina active since 1988.
- Profession
- Singer, Vocal group
- From
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Years active
- 1988–present
Early life
Formed by two pairs of brothers from North Carolina — K-Ci and JoJo Hailey and DeVante Swing and Mr. Dalvin — Jodeci brought gospel-rooted grit to early-1990s R&B.
Career
Their albums "Forever My Lady" and "Diary of a Mad Band" produced hits like "Come & Talk to Me" and "Feenin'," pioneering a rawer, hip-hop-inflected R&B.
Major achievements
They sold millions of records and are credited with reshaping male R&B toward a streetwise, sensual edge.
Legacy
Jodeci's grittier, hip-hop-soul sound bridged the gap between traditional R&B and the hip-hop generation.
References
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