Tag: #R&B

R.Kelly charges getting dropped??

It has been reported that Federal charges against R. Kelly are expected to be dropped. This has opened up the possibility that the R&B singer may eventually be RELEASED FROM PRISON.

R. Kelly real name Robert Kelly, was convicted last year and sentenced to 30 years in prison in June in a federal court in New York on nine counts of racketeering and sex trafficking. Jurors in that case found that Kelly had set up a criminal enterprise that enabled him to recruit and transport underage girls for sex.

R. Kelly WAS facing charges in Illinois federal court and New York. The centered on racketeering charges and allegations that Kelly, his bodyguards, drivers, managers and others developed a decades-long scheme that resulted in the abuse of young fans. The Illinois trial was to focus on R Kelly’s conduct specifically and on video tapes allegedly made by Kelly that constituted child p******phy.

But now those charges appear to be getting DROPPED by prosecutors.

Come and Talk to Me – Jodeci

“Come and Talk to Me” is one of the signature songs from Jodeci’s debut album, Forever My Lady, released in 1991. The song helped introduce the group’s blend of gospel-influenced harmonies, contemporary R&B and the new jack swing sound that shaped much of the era.

Released as a single in 1992, the track became a major R&B hit. Its smooth vocal arrangement and conversational love-song approach helped make it a lasting favorite for fans of early-1990s R&B.

Jodeci’s lineup brought together K-Ci, JoJo, DeVanté Swing and Mr. Dalvin. The group’s sound and style influenced the direction of contemporary R&B, and “Come and Talk to Me” remains one of the best-known songs from its first album.

Watch the embedded video below and revisit a classic from Jodeci’s early catalog. The video is embedded from YouTube; the music and recording remain the property of their respective rights holders.

Background: Jodeci’s official website provides background on the group and its debut album.

Forever My Lady – Jodeci

“Forever My Lady” is the title track and one of the defining songs from Jodeci’s 1991 debut album. The record introduced the group’s distinctive mix of soulful lead vocals, layered harmonies and the contemporary R&B sound that became influential in the decade that followed.

The song became a major R&B success and helped establish Jodeci as one of the leading groups of its era. The group—K-Ci, JoJo, DeVanté Swing and Mr. Dalvin—stood out for combining traditional vocal-group influences with a more modern, hip-hop-aware image and production style.

More than three decades later, “Forever My Lady” remains closely associated with early-1990s R&B and the sound of Jodeci’s first album. It is also a reminder of the group’s lasting influence on later vocal acts.

Listen to the embedded track below. The recording is hosted by YouTube; all music and recording rights belong to their respective owners.

Background: Jodeci’s official website summarizes the group’s history and the success of its debut album.