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Jodeci

Jodeci, an American R&B quartet, is renowned for their significant contribution to the genre in the 1990s. The group, hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, is composed of two pairs of brothers: Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey and Joel "JoJo" Hailey; Donald "DeVante Swing" DeGrate, and Dalvin "Mr. Dalvin" DeGrate. They first burst onto the scene with their debut album, "Forever My Lady," in 1991, which established their unique blend of soulful vocals and new jack swing. Jodeci's music is characterized by their passionate vocal delivery, stirring romantic ballads, and sultry slow jams, often infused with a hip-hop edge that distinguished them from their contemporaries. They've been credited with laying down the foundations for the evolution of R&B into its modern form, influencing countless artists who followed.

Following their chart-topping success with albums such as "Diary Of A Mad Band" and "The Show, The After Party, The Hotel," Jodeci became synonymous with the sound and style of 90s R&B. Their explicit lyrical content and sensuous performances solidified their status as sex symbols and R&B icons. After a hiatus, the group made a comeback with "The Past, The Present, The Future" in 2015, offering new music to a fanbase eager to hear from the quartet once again. Despite evolving musical trends and the challenges of the changing music industry, Jodeci's legacy endures, and their influence reverberates through R&B and popular music at large. Their expanded editions and remixes continue to resonate, introducing new generations to their timeless sound.

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