Jodeci

Jodeci was a hip-hop-driven soul band that emerged in the early 1990s, comprising two sets of brothers raised in and around Charlotte, North Carolina. They released three multiplatinum albums between 1991 and 1995, boldly crossing over from gospel to secular music. Their unique sound incorporated gospel elements into their R&B and hip-hop influenced tracks, making them a trailblazer in the music industry.

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Some notable achievements and influences include:

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• Jodeci's music has experienced a renaissance, with contemporary artists like Migos, Fetty Wap, and Drake referencing them in their lyrics and samples.
• Drake has even included a snippet of a phone call with his father, Dennis Graham, discussing his longstanding devotion to Jodeci in the song "Jodeci Freestyle".
• Jodeci's gospel-infused sound has been credited with influencing the musical marriage of hip-hop and R&B.

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Despite their relatively short career, Jodeci has left a lasting impact on the music industry, and their influence can still be heard in contemporary hip-hop and R&B tracks.