Jodeci
Diary Of A Mad Band
2 Cry For You 5:01
3 Feenin'
Mixed By [Additional] – "Bassy Bob" Brockman, Tony Maserati
5:10
4 What About Us
Lyrics By – Devell Moore
5:21
5 Ride & Slide 4:57
6 Alone
Written-By [Rap], Rap – Mr. Dalvin
4:45
7 Lately
Recorded By – Paul Logus
Written-By – Stevie Wonder
4:24
8 You Got It
Horns – "Prince Charles" Alexander
Mixed By [Additional] – "Bassy Bob" Brockman, Tony Maserati
5:56
9 Won't Waste You
Producer, Music By, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement], Performer [All Instruments] – Mr. Dalvin
Written-By [Rap], Rap – Misdemeanor Of Sista
4:55
10 In The Meanwhile
Producer [Additional] – Charlie Moratta
Written-By [Rap], Rap – Timbaland
4:22
11 Gimme All You Got
Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Jo-Jo Hailey
Co-producer, Keyboards – Devante Swing
Lyrics By – Jo-Jo Hailey, Mr. Dalvin
Producer, Music By, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement], Performer [All Instruments] – Mr. Dalvin
3:42
12 Sweaty
Scratches – Timbaland
Written-By [Additional Rap], Rap [Additional] – Misdemeanor Of Sista
Written-By [Rap], Rap – Mr. Dalvin
5:55
13 Let's Go Through The Motions
Producer, Music By – Chad "Dr. Cuess" Elliott
Recorded By, Mixed By – Charles Alexander
4:19
14 Jodecidal Hotline
Lyrics By, Producer, Music By, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement], Performer [All Instruments] – Mr. Dalvin
3:11
15 Success
Producer, Music By, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement], Performer [All Instruments] – Mr. Dalvin
7:41
Label: MCA Records – MCD 11019
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1993
Genre: R&B Hip Hop, Funk, Soul
Style: Contemporary R&B
Forever My Lady
2 Come & Talk To Me 4:36
3 Forever My Lady
Written-By – Al B. Sure!
5:20
4 I'm Still Waiting 4:21
5 U&I 4:04
6 Interlude (553-Nasty) 1:47
7 My Phone 5:49
8 Gotta Love
Lyrics By – DeVante Swing, K-Ci
Music By – DeVante Swing
4:43
9 Play Thang 4:45
10 It's Alright 4:36
11 Treat U 3:42
12 Xs We Share 4:29
Written-By – DeVante Swing (tracks: 1 to 7, 9 to 12)
Label: MCA Records – MCAD-10198
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genre: R&B Soul, Funk
Style: Contemporary R&B, New Jack Swing, Soul
Released in May 1991, Jodeci’s debut album Forever My Lady is a cornerstone of 90s R&B that blended gospel-tinged vocals with New Jack Swing, solidifying the "bad boy" image in soulful music. Driven by DeVante Swing’s production and the Hailey brothers' powerful vocals, the album features timeless ballads ("Stay," "Forever My Lady") alongside uptempo tracks.
The album is noted for its mix of heartrending, soulful ballads and New Jack Swing-influenced up-tempo songs. It bridged the gap between the 1980s' lush R&B and the edgier, hip-hop-infused sound of the 90s.
K-Ci and JoJo Hailey are widely praised for their emotional, gritty, and powerful vocal performances, often drawing comparisons to 1970s soul singers.
Key Track Highlights:-
"Stay": Frequently cited as a fan favorite for its melody and the "soulful vocals" that defined the group's early sound.
"Come and Talk to Me": A massive hit that reached #1 on the R&B charts and remains a staple of 90s slow jams.
"Forever My Lady": The title track that broke the group into the mainstream and is described as a "timeless" ode to devotion.
"Gotta Love": The album’s first single, which introduced their New Jack Swing side but had more of an "underground" reception compared to the later ballads.
Considered a revolutionary album that redefined the R&B group aesthetic, influencing later artists like J. Cole, Drake, and Trey Songz.
Frequently described as a classic that is essential listening for R&B fans, with many reviewers praising the first half of the album as flawless.
Some critics and listeners find that the production on certain up-tempo tracks feels slightly dated, and others note a minor "cooling period" in the latter half of the album.
Forever My Lady established Jodeci as a dominant force in R&B, setting a high standard for vocal groups with their unique, raw, and soulful approach.