The Story of K-Ci & JoJo | Jodeci, Struggle With Addiction & Their Legacy
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Before there was K-Ci and JoJo there was Jodeci. And, before Jodeci there was Little Cedric and the Hailey Singers. Monroe, North Carolina natives Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey and his younger brother Joel "JoJo" Hailey came together with several others to form a gospel singing group stemming from their experience growing up and singing in church. Participation in music was a forgone conclusion for the siblings. After all, their parents were gospel singers. The brothers’ musical influences ran the gamut from traditional gospel, such as Shirley Caesar to genre-extending gospel artists like the Winans. K-Ci, or Little Cedric, as he was referred to back then, was also affectionately dubbed the Michael Jackson of Gospel.
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To say Jodeci helped define 90s R&B is an understatement. Regardless of their personal history, their music remains timeless. I still bump Diary Of A Mad Band and Freek N U till this day.
@msladylibra8373
Жыл бұрын
Me too very frequently
@kristin8270
Жыл бұрын
Me as well! Can listen to it all day
@natural1863
Жыл бұрын
Yes indeed!! You couldn't go a day without listening to them,, PERIOD 🤞‼️
@josephosabike5518
Жыл бұрын
You pas p
Bruh, K-Ci did Mary J dirty. Thank God we got “My Life” out of that embarrassment 😂
@jermainec2462
Жыл бұрын
But you know karma came back to bite bruh .... As u can see
@joshuamcdowell9745
Жыл бұрын
A few classics. It took Mary awhile to get K-Ci completely out of her system. I love the duet they did on the Mary album, "Not Lookin". Mary went in on K-Ci
@so.many.obstacles
Жыл бұрын
Classic
@danymuembo9238
Жыл бұрын
For real
@nik-at-nite
Жыл бұрын
One thing about Mary is she’s going to come back from a heartbreak with a bomb album
K Ci and JoJo definitely were the voices of Jodeci. I remember watching their reality show a few years ago and it was really sad just seeing the toxicity and decline of K Ci and JoJo.
@Byayerayera
Жыл бұрын
The Hailey brothers were indeed the voice of JoDeCi, while the Degrate brothers wrote, produced, arranged plus played instruments. Jodeci was a self contained group
@devante1356
Жыл бұрын
Thats right but dalvin and devante compleet the jodeci Harmony and Sound is my opinion
That was so wrong of K-Ci to deny his engagement to Mary J like that🙄. But these two brothers have made some of most beautiful songs together. Man, don't get me started on the greatness of Jodeci. Glad they're still here with us.🥰🙌🏽❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤
@jasondawson92
Жыл бұрын
I don’t want to do anything else is a classic off her what’s the 411 album
@jewelsafire6844
Жыл бұрын
@@jasondawson92 See now, I might have to put that 411 album on tonight, while doing some work around the house.🤗♥🎧♥
@danymuembo9238
Жыл бұрын
For real... that was so dirty
@msladylibra8373
Жыл бұрын
@@jasondawson92 It sure is I play to often my 72 yr old Mother luvs the song and Kci and JoJo
@Machelle3200
Жыл бұрын
@@jasondawson92 I bumped the hell out of that tape in High school..But "Love no limit" was my favorite..
Jodeci's appearance on Martin was awesome
@JuicyPopEntertainment
Жыл бұрын
Classic!
@MIZZPIGGYBABY89
Жыл бұрын
Ooooooh yeeeeeAAAA!!!!
@lexkanyima2195
Жыл бұрын
Very unscripted how Jodeci perform and Martin came in unexpected.
@mrsain19
11 ай бұрын
knick knack paddy whack, give a dog a bone. hahaha. Martin wild.
Yeah..as a Monroe, NC native in my 40's I can concur that K-Ci was doing Mary wrong in ways y'all could never imagine. I was a teen when I saw her strung out/passed out on a neighbors couch. I'm glad she got sober and bounced back!
@alisalittle817
Жыл бұрын
I saw it. In NJ! When 8 first listened to My Life .. I threw up , LITERALLY. THAT GUY WAS A JACKASS ! AND THE REST WITH IT. ... Ooohh s9rry I hopped on your comment. Smh . The crap bothered me badly.
@kentthomason6285
11 ай бұрын
Yall was with em everyday? Mary wasn't shat either
Jodeci's first three albums are timeless classics!!
@trekent4748
Жыл бұрын
They only put out 3 albums but I agree about them being classic!
Gotta give K Ci and Jojo their props as well as the other members of Jodeci!! I got the privilege of seeing them in concert on the Culture tour in the spring 2022 and they set the stage on🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!!!! K Ci's voice was impeccable!!! They haven't missed a step!! Love these brothers!!❤❤❤
JODECI have been one of my all time favourite RnB groups. Through the good and bad times, I’m really happy that they’re still around.
They always got the holy ghost when they sing! Those bros have amazing talent!
I play Jodeci every single day, and it lives rent free in my playlist. The music exudes love and passion. On Cry For You, the way K-CI was expressing his love for his woman for leaving for an hour. Lord! He even called on Jojo to help him sing in that track.
5:01...damn where was I when K-Ci had his hair in that style.... I was a huge fan of theirs back in the days.
Great Video the way Mary J's face went from this 😍 to this 🤨 was crazy!! Maan, I was embarrassed for her!! 😬
K-Ci and Jojo have some of the most soulful male voices in the industry. I had forgotten just how much they were ruling the scene in the late 90s. I loved the song "Life" and still play it pretty frequently. Takes me straight back to 1999 and growing up in the house me and my mom stayed in at the time out in the country. I've always wondered why Jodeci itself initially disbanded though. I consider them the quintessential R&B boy band of the early-mid 90s.
All my life is a classic '90s jam, that takes me straight back, to when I was leaving junior high, & transitioning into highschool! Good times!!!
I saw them perform at an Indian casino a couple of years ago. KC was so loaded that they had to literally CARRY him off the stage. And JoJo couldn't hit his notes to save his life. So sad 😞
@reneewashington4107
Жыл бұрын
Well things have definitely changed. My brother saw them in concert a month ago on their tour and he stated that they were amazing! He was shocked 😳
@SpiceyKy
Жыл бұрын
@@reneewashington4107 That's good to know. Thx for the update.
@danavixen6274
Жыл бұрын
@@reneewashington4107 Hope they're STAYING sober and regaining their vocal abilities.
@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302
Жыл бұрын
@@reneewashington4107 that is good to hear.
@autumnskai6383
Жыл бұрын
@@reneewashington4107 yes I'm so proud of them both. Kci still got it, but my Jojo lost his voice sadly. I always preferred Jojo's angelic voice over Kci's, so it's heartbreaking to know he didn't treasure his gift.
My favorite R&B group of ALL TIME! Legends right here.. my childhood
Their voices are true gifts from God! Love them! Hope they continue to stay on the right path and be healthy! BTW, i had to laugh at Kci hair at 5:01 LMAO!!
@jasondawson92
Жыл бұрын
Yea straight pimp
@heavenlyprecog23
Жыл бұрын
@Lauren Renee Brittany: you saw that too?!? Who told him THAT was a good look????🤣🤣🤣
@BPIII71
Жыл бұрын
WHat Dee Helllll!!
@feliciajohns4148
Жыл бұрын
AMEN
K-Ci & JoJo also collaborated with 2Pac on the song Toss it Up with Aaron Hall and Danny Boy
Omg "All my life" was THE #1 wedding song of the late 90s and early 2000s. Oh how I remember that 😅
@lexkanyima2195
Жыл бұрын
It fit for the wedding's slow dance
“Ooooh yeah!!”
Dayummmmmm I did not know KCi did Mary like that on TV…..ring And all?!?! Got Future out here looking like Babyface!
@00sbabyoldschoolspirit80
Жыл бұрын
😂😂🤣🤣😭💀💀
@DarylFrank1
Жыл бұрын
Wish my brother was here to see this comment
Now when tf did KCi have that flipped out hair 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@JuicyPopEntertainment
Жыл бұрын
That's the same thing I thought when I saw that picture. 😂
Their album was NOT called "X" , It was actually TEN.. X is Roman for 10, the album was meant to celebrate their 10 years in the entertainment business.
Tell Me It's Real is still my jam. It always breaks my heart to see gifted and talented artists that get caught up in the industry curse. I'm glad to see that they're doing better and pray that they stay clean. Blessings 🙏🏿
K-Ci one of my best singers. Dude knows how to take it to the church!
I will forever LOVE JODECI and wish 90's R&B would just make a comeback. The lyrics and their talent... just Amazing. Remember K-Ci & JOJO's cover of Stevie Wonders Lately on MTV's Unplugged? Phenomenal 🥰
K-Ci with the Kat Williams perm just took me OUT.
@TheRetroWoman80
Жыл бұрын
I saw that too. That my first time seeing him with that do. Never knew he went to permville.
Still waiting for a Jodeci/Dru Hill Verses
@JuicyPopEntertainment
Жыл бұрын
Yes! I want that to happen too.
@CleveNative
Жыл бұрын
Nokio always uplifts Jodeci as his influence and I love when artist do that
@mschinkybunny
2 ай бұрын
Jodeci will get washed all of dry hills members vocals are strong and they are healthy..ijs I would love to see that too though.
I remember when Jodeci just came out. I attended their concert and they were dope 👌. Extremely talented 👏.
K-Ci is my all time favorite make R&B vocalist and Jodeci is my all time favorite band.
“Timeeeee is slipping away from meeee yeahhh” 💀. All jokes aside, this is going to be a great video. Let’s get to the Root Saturday’s ❤️.
@skinnyminnieog
Жыл бұрын
LMAOOOOOO😂🤦🏾♂️
@JuicyPopEntertainment
Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@chadmoore3438
Жыл бұрын
🗣TIMMEEEEE
@everydayfefe
Жыл бұрын
That was hysterical 😩
@lifesaver72
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
I love this group..Very handsome and talented guys...Especially KC ... but those guys had to be HUMBLED on how to treat women..Got a lil too big for their britches..as we say here in the south..LOL....It is what it is..But their voices are HEAVEN SENT..Period... Mess around and catch the Holy Ghost off their vocals no joke..LOL..GOD Bless them on their recovery and life's journey...Always a fan over here..I just speak TRUTH..Ain't gone stop me from bumping "Stay" and "Cry for You" like I did yesterday..😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰
I’m extremely proud of K-Ci & JoJo for continuously grinding and never giving up their passion for music.
K-Ci & JoJo's debut album Love Always was released on the same day as Lil Keke's Don't Mess wit Texas album, Capone-n-Noreaga's debut album The War Report and The Lost Boyz' sophomore album Love, Peace and Nappiness (June 17th 1997)
@mrsain19
11 ай бұрын
new release Tuesday was the shit. every Tuesday.
Oh yes! Here for this! These brothers are vocally GIFTED! 🎶🎵❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hands down the best group EVER when I tell you I have their music bumping everywhere that’s what I mean.My children and grandchildren know their songs. When I play their music they know every song word for word Ilove love love this group ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
They need to do a movie about Jodeci
MJB and K-ci’s relationship was so toxic
I’d love to see a Jodeci biopic done right
Devanté was my favorite 😊😊😊
@deonnadyson
Жыл бұрын
Mine too...
Jodeci had 3 straight classics out the gate they the best that ever did it imo
I’m a HUGE fan of Jodeci & K-Ci & Jo Jo (in a healthy way). I have their CD and on my Apple Music. Timeless music
Chile that’s ok cause Mary still doing her thang lol Thank you for this video Root💖
I’m glad they’re both still here and doing very well in life. Both are married with kids and grandchildren and happy . Kci and Jojo along with Dalvin and DeVante defined an ERA ! You cannot bring up RnB and not talk about Kci and Jojo or Jodeci as a group 🙌🏽God truly had them protected because most ppl couldn’t survive that journey of alcoholism. Plus I commend Kci and Jojo sharing their experience unfiltered on their show. I remember that. God bless them both 🙏🏽
JoJo was always criminally underrated imo.
@mrsshelton226
Жыл бұрын
Very true! His voice is magnificent!!
@jasondawson92
Жыл бұрын
Nope Mr Dalvin is underrated
@DJLamario
Жыл бұрын
@@jasondawson92 facts!! K-Ci and Jo Jo were the voices but Dalvin voice connected the harmony 💪🏾💪🏾
A Jodeci and Dru Hill Verzuz should happen!!
@kameshiaglover8654
Жыл бұрын
This needs to happen fr.
@deonnadyson
Жыл бұрын
I say boys II men
@mrsain19
11 ай бұрын
they would both likely have to combine hits to get to 20 a piece. meaning it would really be Jodeci/K-Ci and Jo-Jo vs Dru Hill/Sisqo. but id be with it.
You ALWAYS knew when KC came on 😭😂
My dad had the vinyl of Little Cedric and Hailey Singers.
U gotta love these brothers they can blow 🎵
So um…I learned today that Kc and JoJo were brothers and I feel really bad/dumb about that 😂😂😂😂 in middle school the DJ used to play all my life during the slow songs at the dances so this song holds a special place in my heart ❤️
@crystalblake628
Жыл бұрын
You probably the only one that didn't know that
@keepsit100atalltime9
Жыл бұрын
🤦🏿♀️
Weren't they on Martin too? I remember that scene was so funny. They looked like they were pissed for real.
@deonnadyson
Жыл бұрын
They were that was not planned...
@lexkanyima2195
Жыл бұрын
@@deonnadyson and it was unexpected how Martin improvised that.
All this time I didn't know that K-ci was older
Jodeci hasn't been the same since Devante got beat up.
How you gone embarass Mary like that?! I just got secondhand embarrassment🥴🤦🏾♀️
@iamdawnmwilliams
Жыл бұрын
He got it all back. His life went downhill severely
@angellmariaaxoxo24
Жыл бұрын
Yea I felt for her there she looked hurt that was dirty asf .
@juliet7703
Жыл бұрын
He didn't deserve Mary. Fool
@mdot100
Жыл бұрын
Well, karma is undefeated K-Ci, and what you did to Mary J was TERRIBLE that day!! I hope you realize that karma bit you on the ass for that one!!
@RenaldMusic
Жыл бұрын
Business wise it's better to tell the ladies BUYING their music that they're single
"Life" is one of my favorite songs by them! But goodness it was horrifying seeing Mary get thrown under the bus on tv. And those goofy hosts were living it up at her expense!
Man so man memories of nights sneaking out, trying to be quiet in the basement or bedroom of whoever listening to Jodeci, Keith Sweat, Joe, and many many more. I let them do the work and I finished lol
I would love to watch a bio movie on Jodeci...
All my life...omg no matter where in the world I would go that song was playing on repeat on every white/pop radio station! They don't make music like that anymore
I remember like 10 years ago they had an reality show about their alcohol Addiction I got to see them in concert back in 92
I still love them as a unit or k-ci/jojo.
There needs to be an Uptown Records movie. I bet there's more there than Cadillac Records if people tell the truth
I miss their music and I will do anything to bring back the 90s music!!!!
Love always was an amazing album, their song I’m still waiting was my anthem as a teen!
I'll be here all day long talking about Jodeci so I'll keep it short & sweet. When they first came out, they took everybody by storm. *EVERYBODY* loved Jodeci. They were fresh, new and just too dope. Mr. K-Ci Hailey and his sangin' self. I just love the way he used to sang. I loved his soul, flavor and charisma. Who didn't have a Jodeci poster on they wall? I mean, c'mon nah. Anyway, my favorites ended up being _My Heart Belongs to U_ and the video version of _I'm Still Waiting._ I absolutely love they debut and sophomore LPs, but I never fully gravitated towards they 3rd LP (just the singles and a few cuts). Something about it didn't click for me. And it still doesn't today. Nah, the K-Ci & JoJo chapter of they career was a smooth ride for me. I enjoyed a lot of those songs. I have strong feelings about _All My Life_ because it's attached to school dances and love letters. I have a box of love letters/notes that I'll never get rid of. _All My Life_ is everything that I love about the 8th grade. Whenever I hear it, I get sorta teary-eyed because I'll never forget the first slow dance I had to it. It felt like a dream. Nah, as far as the LPs are concerned, I ain't even gon hold you, I don't have strong connections to them. I'll have to go back and revisit them someday. For nah, Imma go and listen to _Ride & Slide_ and _What About Us._
I don't what Mary j Seen in K-Ci little Turtle 🐢 looking self How disrespectful on live TV He really did her dirty
@fhenlizhao5406
Жыл бұрын
😔 Maaan I guess not everyone deserves serious relationship. That being said their music is 🔥. Just not their personal life🤷🏻♂️
Tell people who wrote the song for the Hailey brothers on the Life soundtrack 🤣🤣🤣.......... it's R Kelly lol
Love these stories so much!!
Tell me y’all heard the song YOU AND I off Jodeci’s first album! 🔥
Gotta love K-Ci & JoJo's appearances on Malcolm & Eddie and The Jamie Foxx Show
The intro and first verse to their ALL MY LIFE song brings back so much memories of childhood. It ain’t even funny!
Amazing talent 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💖💖
Bird 🐦 “chest and abs “
1999 my favorite artist back in a day wow. It was like yesterday man unbelievable
Fun fact: Jodeci covered the song 1960’s song CHERISH by The Association. It’s the last song off their first album that kind of sounds like a Christmas song for the movie FRIED GREEN TOMATOES soundtrack.
Wasn’t Fantasia related of kci and jojo right?
@jusme2266
Жыл бұрын
Cousins
I used to love Jodeci in a past life & still listen to their music! Great talent!
The picture of KC by himself looks like a young MC Hammer.
Thanks the best r&b group, GOAT❤❤❤❤
"Wooooooooo, Yeeeeaaaaaahhhh!!!"
I believe they are clean now
As soon as I saw this I started humming “all my life…” 😆
Please tell me I'm not the only one that remembers M J B being pregnant by KC?!!! Still looovvveee Jodeci!
Wow I didn’t know the history of these bands, sad. But I love their music so much. And I came to say how much I appreciate your channel I love learning. Could you do a vid on FuShnikins sometime? Always wondered what happened to them and Das Efx.
@JuicyPopEntertainment
Жыл бұрын
Great suggestions!
@honeybabybarbecuniqua6004
Жыл бұрын
Yess
Them & Maxwell were my favorite. I wanted to be like them 🤔
It's not about her, but has Mary J ever been in a happy relationship?
@sbusisiweshaba1715
Жыл бұрын
From what is known publicly, all her relationships have been toxic.
Good video 📼 thanks to spoke about them.
Thank You for the great video! Thank You for all time & research you put into making an awesome video!
@JuicyPopEntertainment
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@pauladeegan6926
Жыл бұрын
I tell ya I enjoy ALL the videos I watch from you. You just have a way of putting it all together no matter what artist you're covering - im being very serious. So if no one has told you today...I appreciate you...
Excellent video. Keep up the good work👍🏿
@JuicyPopEntertainment
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
I enjoy these stories on here... I think y'all should do a story on two fellas they go by Men at Large...pretty good group 👌
K Ci and Jojo remind me of all my 90s girlfriends ❤ Brings nostalgia
Dru Hill next
OMG,,, I love everything you put in this documentory🤞‼️ I love all these people & there storms ,, overcomes,, breakthroughs & I grew up living these days listening to every last one of them ...All of them touched the world! You broke it down & brought memories all in one!! 🙏‼️ Mary J. is still the Queen period 💕! Thank you 🤞‼️
I remember watching that show where K-Ci denied his engagement to Mary. It was a British show called The Word. It was the only show where us Black Brits could see the artists we were interested in. After K-Ci denied their engagement, I really believed him, I thought it was really a rumour until Mary came on the show a little while later. Her reaction made me realise that K-Ci was lying. I felt so bad for her. She must’ve felt so embarrassed. Love Jodeci for life though.
Nice video!
My introduction to the duo was their hit Crazy which made an appearance on NOW 6 (US)
Love Always from start to finish is a classic
Good Content keep up the good work God bless
That hair at 5:03 !!!!! LOL!!!
Dalvin and Davonte were the business minds and producers behind them. I personally like them better