Songs such as the smooth “S-More,” which was co-written by Missy Elliott, the decadence of “Pump It Back,” and the seductive, West-Coast inspired “Can We Flo?” are essential Jodeci deep cuts that exemplify the essence of 90s R&B.Īfter the album dropped, no one could foresee that it would be their last official release for the next 20 years. Unlike their previous efforts Forever My Lady and Diary of Mad Band which were more subtle, The Show pushed the boundaries of R&B with its provocative and sexually explicit sensibilities.Īlthough Jodeci could skillfully craft floor-fillers, they were in a league of their own when it came to slow jams. Devante’s cutting-edge production and songwriting conveyed a vibe of pure sexual energy, akin to one of his idols, the one, and only Prince. It’s a description of the group’s modus operandi. Members such as Stevie J, Timbaland, and Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott, who would all go on to achieve significant success in their own right, helped to craft the experimental sound on The Show.Ĭlocking in at a little over an hour (thanks to the many skits) and containing 22 tracks, The Show is more than a winking nod. The album features contributions from the Swing Mob, a collection of singers, rappers, writers, and producers organized by DeVante Swing. Released on July 18, in the sweltering summer of 1995, The Show, the After Party, the Hotel fused New Jack Swing with silky vocal arrangements and hip-hop grooves. Rocking baseball caps, sports jerseys, and military boots (from the marketing mind of a young Sean “Puffy” Combs), they became known as the “bad boys of R&B” and on The Show, the After Party, the Hotel….
Their Southern fried musicality and sanctified vocal harmonies separated them from their contemporaries in the scene such as Boyz II Men, Blackstreet, and Dru Hill, among others. Dalvin” DeGrate – all with deep roots in gospel music, formed one of the most hallowed R&B groups of all time. and consisting of two sets of brothers – Cedric “K-Ci” Hailey and Joel “JoJo” Hailey and Donald “Devante Swing” DeGrate and Dalvin “Mr.
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