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Back to the Future: The Very Best of Jodeci
R&B / Soul · 2005 · 14 tracks

Back to the Future: The Very Best of Jodeci

Jodeci

A definitive collection of 90s R&B grit and gospel-soaked yearning. Heavy basslines meet street-corner harmonies for the ultimate late-night urban soundtrack.

June 7, 2005 · Universal Records

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Jodeci didn't just sing about love; they sang about desire with a grit that felt borrowed from the hip-hop world. This compilation captures the essence of the Bad Boys of R&B, a group that traded the polished suits of their predecessors for combat boots and leather vests. The sound is defined by DeVante Swing's innovative production, which married the swing of New Jack with a darker, more atmospheric weight. It is the sound of a city at 3 AM, where the air is thick and the streetlights reflect off wet asphalt.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks
01
Forever My Lady
5:15
02
Come & Talk to Me
4:31
03
I’m Still Waiting
4:19
04
Lately
5:49
05
Cry for You
5:01
06
Feenin’
5:11
07
My Heart Belongs to U
4:59
08
What About Us
4:33
09
Love U 4 Life
4:54
10
Freek ’n You
6:35
11
Alone (remix)
4:41
12
Success (remix)
4:36
13
Get on Up
4:05
14
S-More (remix)
5:16
Moments Worth Listening For
the transition from the church-pew harmonies to the hard-hitting hip-hop kick drum on Stay
the desperate, strained vocal delivery in the bridge of Feenin that mimics physical withdrawal
the iconic, breathy opening spoken-word intro of Freek'n You that sets an immediate late-night tone
the way the four-part harmony locks in during the final chorus of Forever My Lady, showcasing their North Carolina gospel roots
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

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