His dad was Pastor Degrate and he was fire with the music. He can look him up also his son is also a genius. Even better than his father. Devante stacked the vocals so much until it sounded like a church choir also he was one of the first to use harmony notes like Dimished 7’s and other Chromatic scales in R&B music.
Yes, he is the king of stacking that produces a rich, in-depth rhythms overlay with vocal harmony. Did he study classical piano? I would love if he did a concerto. That's would be awesome. My favorite is MY HEART BELONGS TO YOU. Great video!! Excellent content.
This is why he doesn't get the credit. “When Puff came around, he and I started going to clubs, and we said that’s going to be our image,” Dalvin said, referring to a more b-boy style. “Andre and them hated the idea. Puff had his ear to the streets, he knew what was hot, so we trusted him.” “Puffy made Jodeci in his image,” Wrigiht remembered." "Stylist and designer Sybil Pennix, who came on board for their second album, would be the one to embrace their inner rock ’n’ roll psyches. “I was doing things people wouldn’t expect, like boots and shorts in the summer, leather in the desert,” Pennix said. “I pushed the fashion envelope. I was a rebel."
Dude is a genius, flat out. Then they had two sets of brothers producing and singing. Because, K-Ci and Jo Jo's vocals were real stupid. This is why they'll always be one of my favorite bands.
@@unscrown4595 Yeah. Magoo, Ginuwine, Static Major, Missy Elliott(when she was in a group called SISTA)and Timbaland were also discover by Devante. They were all with his Swing Mob records crew. So much time so much amazing talent in one bunch.
This man is the definition of underrated! His talent is absolutely incredible. I wish he hadn't had the troubles he did.... i think he fell to the temptation of the industry and to his own ego. Seems like he had some karma to pay. But this man's talent is scary good! ❤
I can listen to Time and Place and Pump it back off Jodeci the show the after party and the hotel all day long . Even if it was just the instrumentals ! I wish Davante could have done more wrk w/ H Town . Too many songs to name . Great summertime memories in charlotte NC jamming to their cds .
Funny story. My sister ( now 46 ) was a huge Devante fan. In the early 90s they did a concert at the Louisville gardens. My sister and cousin went. My mom and I went to pick them and waited in front. My sister came out and got in the back seat. Seconds later she started screaming and ran out of the car. Davante walked outside and girls just started running. My mom told me to go get my sister. When I went up to get her, Devante picked me up and continued to sign autographs and take pics ❤
@@TCapo1185 lol yeah like he picked me up and held me while he signed autographs and took pics haha. I remember him walking with a cane too. Which was weird lol
I was already hooked on K-Ci & JoJo when they sang background vocals for Father MC but when the 1st Jodeci album came out, this was an instant classic. With Diary of a Mad Band they cemented their status and DeVante brought that sultry funky R&B sound that still sound dope today. I can listen to Jodeci any day and still feel their music. To me, my favorite R&B group of all time. My favorite track is a non-album but a track that features Tha Dogg Pound "Come up to my room" - BANGER!!!
Fun fact: my heart belongs to you was one of the songs from their demo. So was Love you for life and Every moment (song from their 2014 album). There are multiple versions of alot of their songs bc of his perfectionism.
So grateful to meet KC back in 1992 at a club called...Volcano's in Baltimore, Maryland my hometown. l shook his hand and went back on the dance floor.
His mistake as a boss with such talent as Timbaland, Ginuwine, Missy, and more though was taking the suge night mob mentality. Suge was involved in Jodecis business dealings and helped them in some ways and so Devante must end up thinking that’s how you do it, I think. If he treated his artist better he could have one of the greatest labels/music management/productions going. So would suge have had as well..
He tried to get Jimmy Ivine to sign them but He didn’t know what to do with all that talent. Devante lost his way but he tried to get them signed. We human we make mistakes they all have made amends with Devante he’s no different from any other human being he didn’t kill anyone.
Super excited ..going to the show tomorrow night , and to say we’re lucky to have Davante actually at these shows now ..omgggggg ..would be an understatement 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻😊
Yes! Was there on 3/15 and it was AMAAAZINGGGG!!!! All four were there although Jo Jo got a little sick, k-ci’s mic stayed on! I am so happy that someone is giving Devonte his flowers because he deserves it!
i find it hard to believe not only jodeci, but devante does not have a grammy nor have ever been nominated for any smfh. THEY NEED THE LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT award ASAP. Still waiting on the bio movie too
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Puff styled them more on the first album…. To give them the homeboy “New York” look since they were from the south originally. Sybil phenix styled them during the diary of the mad band era….. introducing the black leather look… almost like a rock star type style.
Devante was and still is my favorite RnB producer and Jodeci always been my favorite group. Ppl nowadays would never understand the impact they had on the music industry and still are copied today.
ALL My LIFE by KC and Jo Jo correction 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 is my VERY favorite 😅😅😅if that's a word 💯 MADE ME cry at Ms Universe ❤️ pageant as The ladies walked in
That was thoughtful! And awesome... I've actually crossed paths with devante, and he was a mentor to my group! Straight Amazing! Guy! Definitely needs to do a book! And 2 , at least, greatest hits!
Funny me, my cuzins went to one of the concerts like 95 in Denver, i said we're gonna meet them. We did meet and just sat and talked to Devante. He was so nice to us, and never tired to do anything❤
There is one interview floating around. The interview was Devante, Kci, and Dalvin. They were in Europe in the early 2000's. You would love it. It's the most I've seen him talk in years.
Everyone is influenced by someone else. As dope as DeVante is, it's common knowledge that he was HIGHLY inspired by Commissioned. Just throwing that out there, cause its God over EVERYTHING on mine!
The crazy thing about when he was playing the piano live, ALL those songs were Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.....they are DEF in top 10 greatest of all time
Yeah, I mean he has to go down to history again.He's one of them.Guys that you look at his body at work and he's up there as the top produces of all ti.Hey you know what I mean
Going to see Jodeci was my first ever concert, and DeVante serenaded the audience and I think I blacked out or SOMEthing. 😩😂😂 It was just so gatdamn Beautiful! So glad they’re back. And you know I’ve been to see them and will be back again. They’re just a seriously amazing group. And I don’t think of them as an R&B group actually. They’re like freaking rock stars!
His dad was Pastor Degrate and he was fire with the music. He can look him up also his son is also a genius. Even better than his father. Devante stacked the vocals so much until it sounded like a church choir also he was one of the first to use harmony notes like Dimished 7’s and other Chromatic scales in R&B music.
Yes, he is the king of stacking that produces a rich, in-depth rhythms overlay with vocal harmony. Did he study classical piano? I would love if he did a concerto. That's would be awesome. My favorite is MY HEART BELONGS TO YOU. Great video!! Excellent content.
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Great comment
I go to his damn church from time to time
@@randygivens8421 nah he didn’t
Both devante and dalvin was fine 😌❤️
Mr. Dalvin, Devante's brother, actually had a lot to do with styling Jodeci but he does not get the credit for it only Diddy.
Facts!
He do get the credit
This is why he doesn't get the credit.
“When Puff came around, he and I started going to clubs, and we said that’s going to be our image,” Dalvin said, referring to a more b-boy style. “Andre and them hated the idea. Puff had his ear to the streets, he knew what was hot, so we trusted him.” “Puffy made Jodeci in his image,” Wrigiht remembered."
"Stylist and designer Sybil Pennix, who came on board for their second album, would be the one to embrace their inner rock ’n’ roll psyches.
“I was doing things people wouldn’t expect, like boots and shorts in the summer, leather in the desert,” Pennix said. “I pushed the fashion envelope. I was a rebel."
Dalvin is a musical genius
The BET special where he serenaded the audience on piano was fire..
Dude is a genius when it comes to production and creating music and he definitely had an eye for talent.
If you listen to the new R&B albums and Rap songs... Devante paved the way for that... Give Devante his flowers now
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Facts 💯
👍 and Memphis TN
I have been a huge Jodeci fan from day one! AND WILL ALWAYS BE ONE
Jodeci and New Edition have the most loyal fanbase
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AMEN!
DEVANTE WAS DEF A MUSICAL GENIUS!!!!🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯
Dude is a genius, flat out. Then they had two sets of brothers producing and singing. Because, K-Ci and Jo Jo's vocals were real stupid. This is why they'll always be one of my favorite bands.
He discovered Charlene “Tweet” Keys. She was in a group trip called “Suga” when Devante discovered her.
Yup he definitely did.They all had individual groups but they were called the bassment.I think Magoo was a part of it as well I'm not sure though.
@@unscrown4595 Yeah. Magoo, Ginuwine, Static Major, Missy Elliott(when she was in a group called SISTA)and Timbaland were also discover by Devante. They were all with his Swing Mob records crew. So much time so much amazing talent in one bunch.
The fact that he doesn’t see himself in a legendary way is brazy.
I'm still in love with this man ❤😊😊😂.
This man is just 90s fine
Devante is extremely talented and oh so fine☄️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dalvin said in an interview that after a home invasion where he fought like 3/4 guys in which he bit off one's finger, he was never the same. Smh 😢
This man is the definition of underrated! His talent is absolutely incredible. I wish he hadn't had the troubles he did.... i think he fell to the temptation of the industry and to his own ego. Seems like he had some karma to pay. But this man's talent is scary good! ❤
Good content! It's a damn shame Devante Swing doesn't get the credit that he truly deserves. Salute to the legendary Devante Swing.
I can listen to Time and Place and Pump it back off Jodeci the show the after party and the hotel all day long . Even if it was just the instrumentals !
I wish Davante could have done more wrk w/ H Town . Too many songs to name . Great summertime memories in charlotte NC jamming to their cds .
Yourra baaaaaaaad man, brother!😁🤝🏿🙌🏽
Funny story. My sister ( now 46 ) was a huge Devante fan. In the early 90s they did a concert at the Louisville gardens. My sister and cousin went. My mom and I went to pick them and waited in front. My sister came out and got in the back seat. Seconds later she started screaming and ran out of the car. Davante walked outside and girls just started running. My mom told me to go get my sister. When I went up to get her, Devante picked me up and continued to sign autographs and take pics ❤
What do you mean he picked you up?
@@TCapo1185 read
@@TCapo1185He was a kid is what he was talking about. You know damn well what he meant
@@TCapo1185 lol yeah like he picked me up and held me while he signed autographs and took pics haha. I remember him walking with a cane too. Which was weird lol
He seems like a really nice guy who got jaded by the industry 😢
I was already hooked on K-Ci & JoJo when they sang background vocals for Father MC but when the 1st Jodeci album came out, this was an instant classic. With Diary of a Mad Band they cemented their status and DeVante brought that sultry funky R&B sound that still sound dope today. I can listen to Jodeci any day and still feel their music. To me, my favorite R&B group of all time. My favorite track is a non-album but a track that features Tha Dogg Pound "Come up to my room" - BANGER!!!
Underrated banger and they had a good share of soundtrack songs that were lit
Diary Of A Mad Band is one of the illest R&B albums ever made. Dalvin doesn't get enough credit either!
Fun fact: my heart belongs to you was one of the songs from their demo. So was Love you for life and Every moment (song from their 2014 album). There are multiple versions of alot of their songs bc of his perfectionism.
No lies told! 🙏🏾
I love Devante this could’ve been an hour long episode if you talked about everything he worked on but I love the added interview clips
Good review. I’m a big fan of Devante Swing
Devante is so talented honestly seriously underrated, the fact he was even able to produce a hiphop tracks outside of r&b shows you his range.
So grateful to meet KC back in 1992 at a club called...Volcano's in Baltimore, Maryland my hometown. l shook his hand and went back on the dance floor.
His mistake as a boss with such talent as Timbaland, Ginuwine, Missy, and more though was taking the suge night mob mentality. Suge was involved in Jodecis business dealings and helped them in some ways and so Devante must end up thinking that’s how you do it, I think.
If he treated his artist better he could have one of the greatest labels/music management/productions going. So would suge have had as well..
He tried to get Jimmy Ivine to sign them but He didn’t know what to do with all that talent. Devante lost his way but he tried to get them signed. We human we make mistakes they all have made amends with Devante he’s no different from any other human being he didn’t kill anyone.
Love u 4 life
U & I
I'm still waiting
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I was obsessed....truly obsessed.
Jodeci at the House of Blues in Las Vegas was INCREDIBLE! They sound and looked beautiful ❤❤ Devante Swingggggggggg 🔥🔥 3/16/2024 🔥🔥❤️❤️
Was there Friday, 3/15!! They tore it up!!!
Super excited ..going to the show tomorrow night , and to say we’re lucky to have Davante actually at these shows now ..omgggggg ..would be an understatement 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻😊
My brother went! He said they were amazing! I wish I could have went but I no longer live in Vegas
All 4 were there ?
Yes! Was there on 3/15 and it was AMAAAZINGGGG!!!! All four were there although Jo Jo got a little sick, k-ci’s mic stayed on! I am so happy that someone is giving Devonte his flowers because he deserves it!
superb work!! appreciate you honor in the God that honored us with his work!!!
All I see- Christopher Williams is my absolute favorite!
Really a MAD scientist! Especially when it comes to this music thing! Devante with some Lauryn Hill! collaboration! MAD!
Devante is one of the best music producers i put him up there with Dr Dre and Teddy Riley!!!
RIParadise Dino aka Kevin Connor H-Town lead singer was a friend of Devante.
I must Say that's WHEN MUSIC 🎶 WAS MUSIC 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
i find it hard to believe not only jodeci, but devante does not have a grammy nor have ever been nominated for any smfh. THEY NEED THE LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT award ASAP. Still waiting on the bio movie too
Exactly the first thing three Jodeci albums should have won Grammys it's a shame that they've never even been nominated smh.🤔
Fact
BET needs to honor them fr
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Yeaa hadn’t he been ghost producing for some years
Puff styled them more on the first album…. To give them the homeboy “New York” look since they were from the south originally. Sybil phenix styled them during the diary of the mad band era….. introducing the black leather look… almost like a rock star type style.
Dalvin styled them to he’s the dresser in the group.
I thought it was Misa Hylton who styled them
He’s so handsome I had all of his posters plus he’s super talented
One of the best and one of my favorite producers of all time
Devante was and still is my favorite RnB producer and Jodeci always been my favorite group. Ppl nowadays would never understand the impact they had on the music industry and still are copied today.
KC RAW VOICE ❤❤❤ everybody need rehearsal no matter how good 💯 one ISSS ❤
Davante swing was a badass producer back in the day know one couldn’t touch that dude his production was amazing
I always revered him as a genius. I still love his sound. My favorite member of my favorite group.
K-C was always my favorite of the group but Devonte Swing was my second.
TALENTED GENUIS ✨🌟⭐️❤🙏🏽
My favorite Devante Project would’ve probably been the group he had called “Suga“ album. The music on some of those unreleased tracks are phenomenal.
My favorite producer artist and member of the best r&b group of all time and his son is talented as well
The Jodeci concert on 3/24 was the bomb
Devante is a frickin genius! Peace!
A musical savant🔥🔥
This is the biopic I’m waiting for.
She's definitely a fan
My cousin was signed to Devante, a horrible CEO. Amazing producer and writer
ALL My LIFE by KC and Jo Jo correction 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 is my VERY favorite 😅😅😅if that's a word 💯 MADE ME cry at Ms Universe ❤️ pageant as The ladies walked in
All my life is only K-Ci and JoJo.. not Jodeci
@@HAYDENMUSICTV that's My favorite period! Thanks 💯
@@jstarzz3780 also, was not written or produced by Devante
Not from Jodeci...just two members.
@@meeksluv KC and Jo Jo I been corrected a hundred times NOW 😂😂😂😂😂 that's my favorite song out of ALL that 😂😂😂
DeVante had Usher at like 12 yrs old singing that grown man song 🤣 Love DeVante & Jodeci. ❤️
“Baby won’t you just Staaaaaay”😮💨🤌🏾
🎶 For a little while 🎶
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What time stamp is that 😩??
Misa Hilton did the styling. Great video! I love that BET Docugroove. He actually can sing, I’m surprised people don’t believe that.
That was thoughtful! And awesome... I've actually crossed paths with devante, and he was a mentor to my group! Straight Amazing! Guy! Definitely needs to do a book! And 2 , at least, greatest hits!
You kept him in a good light considering all the controversial elements surrounding his actions and behaviors
I tried. I really wanted to make it about the music and his talents.
The finest to ever do it.. literally
I LOVE LOVE LOVE JODECI❤️!!!
VA is legendary in music. Great content for the legend....Devante!
He also did a track for Horace Brown called "You Need A Man." Joint is nice! I really miss his sound.
“I love you so” and “Holding on”
I've heard stories about how he was very abusive to the artist in his camp 💯 He ran the camp like a dictatorship 😢
My favorite artist ❤❤❤❤❤
God I miss the 90’s!! Devante is King!
He was one of the dudes that Diddy was messing with. People don’t even know
I wonder
Thank you for doing this Video & giving My 1st Love his well deserved Shine ❤🎉🎉🎉
Counting going to see him in Vegas House Of Blues 3/24❤
Devante has beautiful hands, long piano player fingers. I first noticed his hands on the cover of Diary album
Funny me, my cuzins went to one of the concerts like 95 in Denver, i said we're gonna meet them. We did meet and just sat and talked to Devante. He was so nice to us, and never tired to do anything❤
Great job on this video 👍🏾🔥he is def a great unsung genius I hold him up as one of the greatest producer and songwriters !
My Heart Belongs to U and Stay
🇺🇸🏹Made Greatness. This is production at its finest. "Devante sang". Flowers well over due.
There is one interview floating around. The interview was Devante, Kci, and Dalvin. They were in Europe in the early 2000's. You would love it. It's the most I've seen him talk in years.
D 1 of the greatest ever!!!!My Big Bro for life!!!
He ate No Pain, Part Time, On Tonight Up. He the Best❤
Who said " Davonte Swanng!!" In that Ki-Ci voice🤣🤣
I told him to come back and take over the game. He still 🔥🔥🔥 with his production. Hopefully he’ll release some of the songs he has. Great video
Everyone is influenced by someone else.
As dope as DeVante is, it's common knowledge that he was HIGHLY inspired by Commissioned.
Just throwing that out there, cause its God over EVERYTHING on mine!
One the greatest musical genius’s period! A creator of master pieces!
Freakin you, feenin, come and talk to me, alone, cry for you, still waiting remix, every moment…etc I can go all day
Can’t name just one song and I love all of their albums.I fine myself listening to The Show,The After Party,The Hotel and lot.Classic Album
Diddy took credit for so much he didn't do. I know 2 people who were on BB label that will attest to that. Dalvin styled Jodeci.
He did, 2 pac no more pain
One of my favorite Producers
Thank you！
The crazy thing about when he was playing the piano live, ALL those songs were Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.....they are DEF in top 10 greatest of all time
Yeah, I mean he has to go down to history again.He's one of them.Guys that you look at his body at work and he's up there as the top produces of all ti.Hey you know what I mean
A real Goat man 🔥💪🏾
Without Devante and Dalvin there is no Jodeci
He is Truely a Music Genius❤.
Im manifesting meetN this man tuuuhhhh ask & you shall receive
He produced a song by Cece Peniston which was an R&b track on a house music album. Pretty cool
“I see love” ..him and “Robin” aka Mr. Darryl Pearson ..their guitar and Bass player
One of my favorite tracks he produced was Al Green-Could this be the love. I’ve been listening a lot to Al B Sure- Turn you out
D. MY DUDE, THE LEGEND GOD/KING CHILD OF THE MOST HIGH. CHEERS & SALUTE THE MAAAANNN!!![999]
Oh. All this time, i thought K.C was saying, Devante sing. Never would have thought.
A musical genius !
Thank you for the breakdown. Frankly, I had no clue. ♥️ Jodeci‼️ Their first CD holds dear memories.
Oftentimes people like THAT don't get VERY much recognition 😮😮😮😮 SADD
Going to see Jodeci was my first ever concert, and DeVante serenaded the audience and I think I blacked out or SOMEthing. 😩😂😂 It was just so gatdamn Beautiful! So glad they’re back. And you know I’ve been to see them and will be back again. They’re just a seriously amazing group. And I don’t think of them as an R&B group actually. They’re like freaking rock stars!
You fainted?? DeVante definitely had that effect. 😄 I’m glad you’ve been able to see them now.